Personal Injury Law

Jefferson County crash injures two

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Three cars were involved in a Missouri injury accident on Highway 30 in Jefferson County Tuesday afternoon. At least two people sustained significant injuries in the wreck.

The accident occurred on Highway 30 just before Old Sugar Creek Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Two vehicles had stopped in preparation of making a left turn. The first vehicle was a large Ford Econoline van, driven by Charles Kersten, 26, and behind that was a 2005 Dodge Ram, driven by Bruce Finkes, 56. A third vehicle, a Chevy 1500 driven by Martin Gsell, 56, approached the line of cars from behind. Gsell's pickup slammed into the back of Finkes' truck causing serious damage.

Both Finkes and Gsell suffered serious injuries in this Missouri car accident and were taken to St. Anthony's Hospital for treatment. While Finkes' truck was pushed forward into Kersten's van, Kersten didn't suffer any significant injuries, according to the investigating officer.

The initial crash report didn't say what caused Gsell to crash into a line of stopped cars. Generally when this happens it means that a driver was not paying attention to the road ahead or was driving too fast to slow down in time. There may be extenuating circumstances, though, and this case may be more complicated than it first appears.

Because there are so many complications and nuances to Missouri accident law, it's important to seek the advice of a professional when handling the aftermath of a crash. Consulting an experienced St. Louis area car accident lawyer before settling with the insurance companies is the best way to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the chance at recovery you deserve.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on March 02, 2010 (boomark / email).