Personal Injury Law

Jennifer Walker and Family Injured in Dump Truck Accident In Cole County, Missouri; Injury Lawyer Comments on Car Accident

By Ryan Bradley, Esq.

Jennifer Walker and four other family members from Eldon, Missouri suffered personal injury in a Missouri truck accident in Cole County, Missouri today when a 1978 International dump truck operated by 72 year old Jerome Kampeter of Jefferson City, Missouri pulled out in front of Ms. Walker's 2003 Mazda on Highway 54.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Ms. Walker was eastbound on Highway 54 near the Honey Creek intersection when Mr. Kampeter attempted to cross the highway. When the International dump truck was within the intersection, Ms. Walker's car slammed into the side of the truck. After the car accident, Jennifer, Alexis, Christopher, John and Steven were transported to St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The incident report indicates the Mazda was completely totaled in the wreck while the dump truck sustained only moderate damage. The dump truck was insured by a company called Winter-Dent Insurance Agency, a local insurance broker with offices in Jefferson City and Columbia.

Commercial motor carriers are required by law to carry at least $750,000 dollars of liability insurance per incident, as opposed to the $25,000 dollars required for ordinary motorists. If Mr. Kampeter was operating this dump truck in the capacity as a motor carrier, it is likely his Missouri commercial liability policy would provide at least $750,000 of coverage in this car wreck.

Ms. Walker was insured by Progressive insurance company. It is unknown what levels of insurance were carried. It is possible for Ms. Walker to recover medical payment coverage under this policy if she opted to include this coverage in her policy. In addition, she may have opted for underinsured coverage, which may be applicable in this case, although this is unlikely.

The Bradley Law Firm is committed to helping all Missourians involved in serious car wrecks navigate the complex waters of insurance coverage. If you or someone you know has a car insurance related question, please feel free to call us or contact us for free legal advice.

Full post as published by Missouri Accident Lawyer Blog on December 12, 2007 (boomark / email).