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Post Date: August 25th, 2011
 A St. Louis County, Missouri car accident leaves two people injured. The three-vehicle accident happened on August 17, 2011 close to midnight on the eastbound lane of I-64 near Timberlake Manor Parkway. The Missouri car accident happened as Susan Dunakey drove her 2000 Jeep Cherokee the wrong way in the eastbound lane. Dunakey crashed head on with Darnell L. Warner’s 1993 Ford Escort. The impact of the Missouri car accident spun Warner’s vehicle into the path of a 2002 Peterbilt semi-truck. The truck slammed into the passenger side of the Ford Escort and crashed off the highway into a sign.
Darnell Warner, a 23-year-old, was listed in serious condition after being transported to the St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, Missouri by the Monarch Ambulance. Chesterfield resident, Susan Dunakey, failed the sobriety test given by St. Louis County, Missouri authorities. According to reports, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested the 50-year-old Dunakey, the day following the accident for drunk driving after she was treated and released for minor injuries. As a Missouri car accident attorney, I know about the hundreds of Missouri drivers that die each year from alcohol-related car accidents. In 2010, Missouri DWI law legislation was strengthened in many ways. The stricter laws do not allow alcohol-related offenses to be removed from a previous offender’s record. Another new law prevents a person with two or more DWI offenses from being heard in municipal court. The new law, under certain circumstances, can take away driving privileges. Alcohol-related traffic accidents may affect a victim’s claim for compensation. When a Missouri car accident victim is injured in a DWI-related accident, the negligence will be easier to prove. If you have been injured in an alcohol-related car accident, call 888.956.2487 and speak to one of our experienced Missouri car accident attorneys today and let us take some of the stress of a car accident off your shoulders. ***************************************************** Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf. Tags: Car Accident, fatal car accident, joshua, missouri, myers, personal injury
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Post Date: April 6th, 2011
 Get Your Copy of the FREE Missouri Car Accident Book Syreeta A. Holland is at DePaul hospital after being injured in a Missouri rear-end car collision that was caused by a driver distracted on March 25, 2011 at 23:45. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Paul E. Johnson was not paying attention and did not realize that traffic had stopped in front of him on eastbound I-70. Johnson collided with a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2005 Nissan Armada before changing lanes and swiping two other cars, a 2008 Mercedes and a 2008 Saturn Astro before ending up in the median. Holland, who was driving the 2008 Mercedes, was the only Missouri car accident victim to report injuries. The Northeast Fire and EMS transported her to DePaul Hospital. The other drivers, LaAngela A. Tompkins, Bertha C. Himes, and John N. Wulf were not injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates driver inattention as the main factor in most Missouri car accidents. In a research report done in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the NHTSA found that 80 percent of accidents involve driver inattention within three seconds before the event. Mobile phone use and drowsiness are the main causes of driver inattention. The study emphasized that conditions change quickly so drivers cannot predict when it is safe to look down from the road. Motorists should avoid driving distractions such as applying makeup or using mobile electronic devices while driving. The driver of a motor vehicle has a duty to exercise reasonable care while driving. If a distracted driver was distracted by eating or talking on a cell phone, an experienced Missouri car accident lawyer can argue that the driver violated his duty to act with reasonable diligence. If you are involved in a Missouri car accident with a distracted driver, call 888.956.2487 and speak to one of our experienced Missouri car accident attorneys. Our knowledge will build a case of neglect against the distracted driver. I understand that the responsible driver in this case did not intend to cause any harm. But drivers have to be vigilant with safety when they are guiding 1000 pound machines down the road. What we often look for in the case goes beyond the crash itself. Rather, we investigate deeper to find out why the crash occurred. The reason we do this is a lot of personal injury lawyers who try cases make the mistake of just telling the jury that the defendant hit the person in the rear-end. I’ve seen a lot of cases lost because the jury thinks the Defendant has to be guilty of some kind of intent to harm a person before they can render a verdict of the plaintiff (the injured person). So they rationalize a verdict in favor of the defendant by saying, “it was an accident, and sometimes accidents happen”. NOT TRUE!! Accidents do not just happen. Accidents happen when someone is not being careful. So why did the person in this case crash into the rear of the vehicles. Why was Mr. Johnson not paying attention? Perhaps he was fooling with the radio, maybe talking on the phone, maybe texting, etc. These are the types of things that we must discover in these cases so that we can PROVE that this was not just an accident, but that it was a breach of Mr. Johnson’s duty, and every person’s duty, to be extremely careful when driving. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf. Tags: attorney, Car Accident, depaul hospital, lawyer, paul johnson, personal injury, syreeta holland
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Post Date: February 3rd, 2011
 Teenagers are risk takers and sometimes it can be dangerous, especially when a risk involves a motor vehicle. As a St. Louis car accident attorney, I was disappointed to read about a serious accident involving a 17-year-old girl and drag racing in St. Louis, Missouri. The teenage girl is still in serious condition at the St. Louis University Hospital after an illegal drag race got out of control.
In northern part of downtown in St. Louis, the teenage victim was acting as the “flag girl” for the drag race and was struck by the two vehicles racing. She was first hit by a Mitsubishi Eclipse, which sent her into the path of a truck. The Eclipse and truck were racing and took off after the 17-year-old was struck. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the two drivers on charges for leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular assault. The bystanders of the drag race called 911 and attended to the victim’s injuries. Drag racing is a dangerous sport because a motor vehicle could easily turn into a dangerous weapon if the driver is not careful. Pedestrians are in just as much danger as the drivers because a driver can easily lose control of a vehicle at a high speed. Racing and driving at an excessive speed are often considered to be negligent behavior and victims of these negligent behaviors have the right to file a civil lawsuit to receive compensation for their injuries. I wanted to discuss this case because it highlights a little known aspect of Missouri injury law – joint venture. In Missouri, not only can the person who actually caused the damage be held responsible, but so can all of the people involved. Thus, both of the drivers were engaging in this joint venture of illegal drag racing. Both can probably be held responsible. Additionally, there may be others who are equally liable. This would depend on how well organized the event is. In cases like this, the most critical aspect is the discovery phase where the injury attorney gathers all the necessary facts and finds everyone who could possibly be held liable. It’s not done to punish those involved, but rather it is more about finding all of the insurance coverage that could possibly apply. This is especially true in cases like this where the young girl was seriously injured. When a driver is negligent and causes serious injury or death, the outcome can be devastating. Not only do the car accident victims have to deal with a totaled vehicle, but they also have to deal with medical treatment, medical bills, and insurance companies. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a car accident, don’t fight alone. Hire an experienced Missouri car accident attorney to fight for your rights as a victim. Call 888.956.2487 to discuss your claim with one of our experienced attorneys and let us fight for you. ************************************************* Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf. Tags: attorney, Car Accident, injury, lawyer, missouri, personal, racing, st. louis, street
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Post Date: October 29th, 2010
 St. Louis Car Accident Laywers read about and see people who have been injured in an accident. Motor vehicle accidents are not just limited to a cars colliding with large objects like another car or light post, pedestrians are at risk too. Vehicles strike pedestrians every day, and they are injured because of it. The injuries from a pedestrian accident can receive could be minor or life threatening, which is why it is important for all drivers to be aware of pedestrians while behind the wheel.
Recently, two men were injured when a vehicle in South St. Louis struck them. The two men, ages 65 and 80 were leaving Mass last Saturday when a Chevrolet driven by an 85-year-old John Scott struck them. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the accident and the 65-year-old man, Martin Meyer, was released from the hospital with pain to his back and neck. Unfortunately, pedestrian Bart Saracino Sr. was not as lucky. Currently, he is in a drug-induced coma because of his injuries. “He’s not out of the woods but he’s definitely improving,” Michael Saracino said. “His motto is that he is in God’s hands. That’s who he is and that’s how we live life.”
Saracino suffered a dislocated shoulder, broken ribs, a broken hip, and severe internal bleeding. Saracino migrated from Italy in the 1950s. He retired years ago after owning three restaurants in the St. Louis area and was an upstanding member of the community. Motor vehicles hit pedestrians in a number of areas. In metropolitan areas, the chance of being struck by a car increases because of traffic. If a moving vehicle has hit you, you could have a claim for your injuries. Consulting an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney in the days following the accident is essential. Motor vehicle accidents require proper investigation and evidence could be lost if too much time lapses between the accident and filing a claim. Call 888.956.2487 to discuss your options before the bills from your injury causes more stress, we’ll help you investigate your claim and get you the compensation you deserve. Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his Missouri personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf. Tags: bart, john scott, martin meyer, pedestrian accident, personal injury, saracino
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