Constance M Stephens of Joplin, Missouri was injured on Tuesday, August 15th 2017 at 7:45 am in Newton County, Missouri. Stephens is a 85-year-old woman.
The crash happened here: Apricot Road 2 miles south of Joplin.
In the crash, Stephens was a driver. The police described the crash like this:
VEHICLE 1 [THE 2016 FORD F 350 DRIVEN BY JOSHUA GLIDWELL] CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND STRUCK VEHICLE 2 [THE 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA DRIVEN BY CONSTANCE STEPHENS]
Injuries
Stephens's injuries were minor. Stephens was taken by Mbulance to Freeman West Hospital Joplin.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 2016 Ford F 350 driven by Joshua Glidwell was moderate. It was not towed from the scene. The damage to the 2008 Nissan Altima driven by Constance Stephens was moderate. It was towed from the crash scene by Santa Fe Towing.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
Trooper Knight of the Missouri State Highway Patrol wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned report number 170522813 to this crash. The highway patrol charges $5.75 for each certified report (certification required for court). But you can call 877-925-1969 to request a free copy of the report. The highway patrol is currently backlogged and they state on their website that you will have to wait 10 days and may have to wait an "extended period of time" beyond that for the report. Further, unless you qualify under the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act, the report you get will have important and necessary information such as photographs, social security numbers, driver license numbers, names, addresses and telephone numbers redacted or blacked out.
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Insurance Claim
Stephens may have an insurance claim. A lawyer will maximize the amount collected from the insurance company. In most cases, injured people can recover money for their medical bills, lost wages, and for their pain and suffering—even if a family member was driving. Getting a lawyer working on this case early will allow Stephens to receive advice about preserving and gathering evidence and the value of their claim, which will help with the recovery. For more information watch How Insurance Companies Take Advantage of the Little Guy.
Talk to lawyer Burt True. Call 877-925-1969. Lawyer Burt True will answer the phone and your questions. What do you have to lose?
Photo credit: Missouri State Highway Patrol
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