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Kansas City, MO (January 18, 2024) – The Missouri Department of Transportation confirmed severe delays in traffic as a result of an injury motor vehicle accident that occurred in Kansas City on Wednesday morning. Calls for help came in at approximately 10:00 a.m. on January 17.
Reports provided by MDOT out of Kansas City indicate that an automobile accident occurred on the westbound side of Interstate 70. The incident blocked all four lanes on the road westbound side of the roadway near Truman Sports Complex, just past the Blue Ridge Cutoff. The incident prompted the closure of the roadway for more than two hours as emergency crews worked to remove the involved. Injuries were reported as a result of the accident. Medical personnel responded to the site of the collision to care for the injured victims. At least one of the involved parties was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for medical care. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are being investigated.
We hope the injured victims make a timely recovery following this crash.
Car Accidents in Missouri
Statistics from 2021 show that approximately 17,500 people were injured as a result of automobile accidents in Kansas. This number equates to approximately 50 people being injured every single day in vehicle collisions across our state.
After being hurt in an accident, there is a significant chance that you may have to go through some type of medical treatment. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may have to spend several weeks or even months going through therapy and rehabilitation. Trying to deal with painful injuries can be incredibly challenging, especially if you do not have the financial resources to cover the cost of medical care and other expenses that you face. For this reason, it is important that you consider your rights moving forward.
If you’ve been hurt as a result of an automobile accident, you may be able to take legal action against the responsible party. It is in your best interest to seek guidance from a Kansas City car accident lawyer right away. Your attorney will be able to meet with you and help you determine what course of action you can take moving forward. They will then investigate the accident, gather evidence, and negotiate full and timely compensation for you.
At Martin & Wallentine, LLC, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal support for those who have been injured in car accidents. Our dedicated legal team will handle every step of your personal injury claim, from building a strong case with evidence such as photos and eyewitness statements to vigorously pursuing a fair settlement to aggressively negotiating compensation on your behalf and helping you get a fair settlement. You can trust us to provide skilled representation in court and maintain open communication throughout the entire claims process. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a truck accident, do not hesitate to contact our personal injury law firm for a free consultation at 913-764-9700. Let us help you obtain justice and the financial resources needed to move forward after this difficult time.
Notes: Our writers utilized secondary sources when writing this news article about an accident. We have not independently reviewed all of the circumstances surrounding this accident; therefore, please get in touch with Martin & Wallentine, LLC right away if you locate any incorrect information in our post. We will update the post with the most accurate information currently available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: We hope that by raising awareness about driving hazards, drivers will be more cautious when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being seriously injured in a collision. This accident news post is not a business solicitation. The content of this post is not intended to serve as medical or legal advice. This post's featured image was not captured at the accident scene depicted in the post.