On June 17th at approximately 6:50 pm, James Beck, 19, of Blairstown, MO, Rylan Beck, 15, also of Blairstown, MO, Tamatha Duncan, 18, of Warrensburg, MO, Cooper Brotherton, 11, Isabelle Brotherton, 6, Lexi Brother, 7, Zoey Brotherton, 12, Enoch Hoover, 2, Holly Hoover, 30, Jeffrey Hoover, 33, and Legacy Hoover, under 1, all of Holden, MO, were injured following an accident that occurred on MO 58 at Route O. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Ms. Duncan’s vehicle was involved in the accident when it failed to yield to oncoming traffic and pulled into the path of Mr. Hoover’s vehicle, causing both cars to overturn. Ms. Duncan and H. Hoover suffered serious injuries while J. Hoover suffered moderate injuries. All others suffered minor injuries. All injured parties were transported via EMS to nearby hospitals to be treated.
A traffic accident can be a concerning and even terrifying experience. We at the law offices of Kevin J. Roach wish all parties a quick and thorough recovery.
Missouri offers a comprehensive system of personal injury laws meant to protect persons who are injured through another party’s negligence. Here, though the driver might be found at fault for the accident, any compensation sought by the passengers or other driver could be reduced based on their own negligence. Any party’s compensation will be entitled to payment for any lost wages, pain and suffering, any damaged property, and medical bills incurred as a result of the accident.
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, consult the personal injury experts at the law offices of Kevin J. Roach, (866) 519-0085, today.
