Personal Injury Law

Randolph County accident sends two to the hospital

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Two people were seriously injured in a two-car Missouri accident in Randolph County shortly before noon on Tuesday.

The injury accident, which took place on Route JJ, occurred when a 1999 Mitsubishi, driven by Ashley Link, 18, attempted to make a left turn. As Link attempted to make the left, she crossed into the path of Denita Fox, 47, who was driving a 2005 Chevrolet westbound. The two cars collided and both were totaled.

Fox was wearing a seat belt, but Link was not.

Link was flown to University Hospital with life threatening injuries. Fox also sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment.

From the initial crash report on file with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it is unclear who exactly is at fault for the accident. Even if fault was indicated in the report, further investigation would need to be done by a Missouri car accident lawyer as the crash reports are just the opinions of the investigating officer.

Under the law, the insurance of the driver at fault will need to compensate the injured party. This can be a very complicated issue at times and in some cases the insurance companies will try and contact you to get a statement after you have been injured in a car accident. It is advisable to consult a personal injury attorney before talking to an insurance company representative as the things you say may be used to limit the compensation you receive. Many firms offer free personal injury consultations so that you can become better educated on your legal rights before you make any commitments.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on August 25, 2009 (boomark / email).