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Elderly Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident

December 31, 2016 By Avon Alexander

On Saturday morning, December 17, an elderly man was killed in a pedestrian accident.

According to authorities, the incident happened shortly before 7 a.m. car on the 1400 block of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City.

The victim was a a 91 year old man who was found by the Jefferson City police and fire department, as well as Cole County Emergency Medical Services. He was lying in the roadway and was unconscious with obvious injuries to his legs.

He was transported to hospital where he later died.

The driver of the vehicle involved, Dakota Henness, remained at the scene and told police he was driving westbound on Missouri Boulevard when the accident happened.

The Jefferson City police are still investigating and so far no charges have been filed.

To learn more about your rights and potential compensation after an accident, please call the Jefferson City defective vehicle accident attorneys of Protzman Law Firm, at 816-421-5100 or contact us online right away to schedule your free consultation.

Filed Under: Pedestrian accident

Police Chase Ends in Serious Injuries

November 30, 2016 By Avon Alexander

On Saturday night, November 26, there was a police chase ending serious injuries.

According to Platte County Sheriff’s office, a deputy tried to pull a vehicle over on Interstate 29 near Tiffany Springs Parkway due to traffic violations. In addition he learned that the vehicle’s license plate was registered to a different vehicle.

However, when the deputy tried to stop the driver, he fled and the deputy gave chase, but he ended the chase north of 64th Street. The vehicle kept going at speed on 64th Street, even though the chase was over and hit another vehicle on the same Street at the Interstate 29.

The Platte County Sheriff’s Department went on to say that the suspect sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. In addition according to witnesses there were two passengers in the suspect vehicle who fled on foot following the crash and they are currently being sought.

The occupant in the car struck by the suspect vehicle sustained minor injuries

Filed Under: Auto Accidents

The Importance of Car Seats for Children

September 30, 2016 By Avon Alexander

Car seats for children are very important but it is not only vital to ensure your child is in a car seat, it is also important to ensure it is used properly.

The best place for a child car seat is always the back seat. Further, it is best to put it in the center to reduce risk of injury should you ever be in a car accident.

It is very important to check the manufacturing instructions while installing the car seat to be certain it is installed correctly and to make sure it has the correct incline.

While many people want their child to be front facing do not turn your child to front-facing too soon. If your child is under age two or weighs less than 35 pounds, you should keep your child in a rear-facing position and there are now extenders available so parents should take advantage of the rear-facing extenders for children up to 5-years-old.

If your child is in heavy or bulky clothing, the harness does not adequately protect your child so if the child needs to be kept warm place the clothing on top of the car seat.

Filed Under: Auto safety

Single Vehicle Accident in North Jefferson City Sends Two to Hospital

August 31, 2016 By Avon Alexander

On Thursday afternoon, August 25, two Fulton residents were injured in a single vehicle accident in north Jefferson City.

According to Jefferson City Police the accident happened at 4 p.m. in the 800 block of U.S.54/63. They said that a vehicle being driven by 24 year old Tyler Shirk was traveling southbound in the left lane when he fell asleep for a moment and ran off the left side of the roadway. He awoke and tried to get back onto the roadway but he over corrected and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then started to skid across the highway and went onto the exit ramp lane for Missouri 94. The vehicle then flipped over and ran off the roadway ending up on the grass on the south side of the exit ramp.

Both Tyler and his passenger,24 year old Patricia Shirk were taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. Both were fortunately wearing seat belts and their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Filed Under: Auto Accidents

State Representative Bill Lant Injured in Crash

July 31, 2016 By Avon Alexander

On Monday, July 25 Missouri State Representative Bill Lant was injured in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 49.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol the accident happened at 9.15 a.m. near Goodman as 69 year old Lant was traveling northbound in a Chevrolet Impala on his way to Jefferson City. There was a rain storm and his vehicle hydroplaned and went off the roadway and hit the support for a road sign.

He was taken to Freeman Hospital West in nearby Joplin with several broken bones and was admitted to the intensive care unit where his wife, Jane, said she was optimistic about his condition and he was expected to survive and make a full recovery.

Lant represents Newton and McDonald counties and is a Republican from Pineville in southwest Missouri. He has been in office since 2011.

Lant used to own Lant’s Feed & Farm Supply, and worked as a salesman and account executive for ABF Freight Systems before his election to the House. He is unopposed as he seeks his fourth term.

Filed Under: Auto Accidents

Single Engine Plane Crash Injures Two

June 30, 2016 By Avon Alexander

On Sunday, June 19 there was a single engine plane crash in southern Cole County.

According to Cole County Sheriff’s Department there were two men in the plane. The pilot was John Abbott who was in his early 30s and the passenger was Mark Blume, aged in his 60s.

The plane took off Jefferson City on a local flight but it is not known where it was heading to and it came down in a wooded area in the 1600 block of North Teal Bottom Road, near Henley, at about 2:30 p.m. A witness saw the plane flying low and then heard it crash.

Abbott was listed in fair condition Tuesday morning, June 21 at University Hospital, and Blume had been treated and released.

Two Federal Aviation Administration investigators arrived at the scene the day after the crash to investigate the cause of the accident although it will be at least a few weeks before the investigation concludes.

Filed Under: Plane crash

Passenger Killed in Early Morning Fatal Car Wreck

May 31, 2016 By Avon Alexander

Early on Friday morning, May 20 a passenger was killed in a fatal car wreck in Jefferson City.

According to Jefferson City Police, the accident happened at 1.16 a.m. on Highway 11E at the Marathon market in Talbott. A 2003 Toyota Camry had apparently left the westbound lanes of the highway and struck a support post connected to the gas pump canopy at the market (1274 Highway 11E), which was closed at the time.

Four to five hours later, county deputies located 21 year old Zachary Nathaniel Davis, of Morristown, walking on Whippoorwill Drive in Talbott. He was the driver of the car and was taken to the hospital to be checked before being charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death or injury,

The investigation is continuing.

Filed Under: Auto Accidents

New Bill May Become Law Following Hit and Run

April 30, 2016 By Avon Alexander

Following a fatal hit and run accident last year, a new Missouri legislative bill has passed the state Senate and is on its way to the House.

The bill was brought by Rep. Bill Reiboldt, after 19 year old Matthew Stevens, of Neosho died after being hit by a vehicle on September 12 along Missouri Highway 59 near Malcolm Mosby Drive in south Neosho. Oren Rae Rinehart of Neosho is charged with leaving the scene in the deadly accident.

The reason for the bill is that Stacey Stevens, Matthew’s mother, was left with funeral bills which were more than the court could to fine the driver as the current law for the class E felony is up to four years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.

The bill would enhance penalties for anyone leaving the scene of an accident when a person is killed and would ensures that drivers who leave the scene of a fatal accident would face tougher consequences by making hit and run fatalities a class D felony in 2016, and a class C felony in 2017 both with longer jail terms and higher fines.

Filed Under: Hit and Run

Defective Vehicle Accidents

April 27, 2016 By Protzman Law Firm

Accidents caused by defective vehicles are especially heart wrenching because they are entirely preventable, yet drivers are helpless to avoid them. Crashworthiness defects do not cause accidents, but they can turn a minor crash into a fatal one. The Jefferson City defective vehicle accident attorneys of Protzman Law Firm are here to level the playing field for accident victims like you who are up against the automakers and other large corporations.

Common Defects

It is a good idea to check regularly for recalls on your vehicle, and your child’s car seat if you have one, but you should also be aware that most defective vehicles are never recalled or are only recalled after there have been many injuries and deaths. Common defects that can cause accidents or make injuries worse in an accident include:

Ignition switch defect
Faulty tires
Faulty brake
Defective steering system
Defective air bags
Faulty sensors
Electrical problems
Fuel system defects
Defective seat belts
Collapsing seat backs
Poor roof crush resistance
Defective design leading to rollover
Defective window glazing
Faulty suspension
Defective electronic stability control (ESC)

If a Defect Caused Your Injuries

If you or someone you love was injured by a defective vehicle, you need help. Even if the vehicle was not subject to a recall, and even if it meets federal safety standards, you may be able to recover substantial compensation for your injuries. Our Jefferson City accident attorneys are here for you. We will fight for justice so that you and your family can recover maximum compensation for your losses.

Filed Under: Auto Accidents, Defective Vehicle

Elderly Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident

Police Chase Ends in Serious Injuries

The Importance of Car Seats for Children

Single Vehicle Accident in North Jefferson City Sends Two to Hospital

State Representative Bill Lant Injured in Crash

Single Engine Plane Crash Injures Two

Passenger Killed in Early Morning Fatal Car Wreck

New Bill May Become Law Following Hit and Run

Defective Vehicle Accidents

Common Defects

If a Defect Caused Your Injuries

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