A deadly stretch of Highway 61 has the Missouri Department of Transportation making needed safety improvements on the 15 mile stretch of road. MoDOT reports an auto accident occurs every two days on a particular area of highway 61, between I-70 and the Troy exit. MoDOT is planning to install cable barriers along with removing the cross-overs. A fatal car crash on this stretch of road left a mother and her two children dead. Their car was struck and pushed into oncoming traffic. Many say the accident could have been prevented by cable barriers. Accidents like these have pressured MoDOT to move forward with the unfunded plan, which would cost $5 - $6 million.
Even with safety measures taken by our transportation department, the misconduct and negligence of motorist continue to reign havoc on Missouri roadways. Auto accidents are always unforeseen and can change your life in an instant. A car wreck can send you to the hospital, cause loss wages and even take a lengthy period of time to heal. Many victims come to our law firm worried and frustrate about who will pay their hospital bills or compensate for their suffering. These are questions the auto accident attorneys at Meyerkord & Kurth, LLC, hear almost every day and are prepared to help car accident victims find peace of mind. To ease your suffering after an auto accident, please contact the Missouri auto accident attorneys at Meyerkord & Kurth, LLC, and let us help you take the first step towards recovery.