Family loses father and are seriously injured when elderly woman drives wrong way

The Washburn Family of Asbury, Missouri were involved in a terrible accident in Jasper County.  The accident resulted in Johnny Washburn's death and four others in the Washburn family being seriously injured.  In what has become an epidemic, we have another story of a elderly driver driving the wrong way on a highway and killing someone.

The membors of the Washburn Family that were seriously injured were:

Deborah Washburn, age 49.
Abby Washburn, age 19.
Karli Washburn, age 12.
Samantha Washburn, age 13.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol's investigating officer SGT. Mike Bryan, the accident occurred when a 1998 Dodge Dakota driven by Bonnie Weaver of Tulsa Oklahoma was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when she struck the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer of the Washburn family.  There is no indication of what caused Bonnie Weaver to drive on the wrong side of the highway, and it may have been a case of a confused elderly driver.

Here is the Police Report.

When seriously injured in an accident like this you need to obtain an experienced personal injury lawyer to investigate the facts and determine whom is at fault.   If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need If you, a loved one, or a family member has suffered the devastating , and oftentimes tragic consequences of a car accident, please do not hesitate to contact Copley Roth and Wilson, LLC (913-451-9500) to address any questions or concerns you may have.  The initial consultation(s) telephone and in person, are always free.  We invite you to call and speak with our experienced personal injury lawyers in your time of need.

Accident in Worth County leave young man dead and another seriously injured

Cody Schrock age 17, lost his life in a January 18, 2013 accident in Worth County, and another young man was very seriously injured.   According to the investigating officer Trooper H.G. Vernon, of the Missouri Highway Patrol, on January 18, 2013 at approximately 8:26 p.m.on Route Y 3miles North West of Allendale the fatality accident occurred. According to the police report the person ultimately responsible for the accident was the late Cody Schrock as no other cars were involved.  The accident was described as the driver simply losing control of his vehicle, a 1988 Chrysler Lebaron.  The Worth County car accident was another tragic accident involving a young Missourian losing his life on the winter roads. The other victim of the accident is a Mr. Justin Smith of Grant City, MO.  He was transported by ambulance to Albany Regional Medical Center. He was last listed in serious condition.

 Police Report

When involved in an accident, especially if you were in the vehicle that was a fault,  many people believe that they may be out of luck on who can take care of their bills.  This may not be the case.  The operator of a vehicle is required to have insurance on their vehicle.  A passenger in a vehicle can often recover from the driver's insurance policy. If you, a loved one, or a family member has suffered the devastating , and oftentimes tragic consequences of a car accident, please do not hesitate to contact Copley Roth and Wilson, LLC (913-451-9500) to address any questions or concerns you may have.  The initial consultation(s) telephone and in person, are always free.  We invite you to call and speak with our experienced personal injury lawyers in your time sof need.

Strange charge on your phone bill? Montana family makes $70 million manipulating charges

Who really looks at their phone bill?  In my household it gets billed and comes right off my credit card.  But after reading this article in the Star I may take a second look.  As more details come out about this case we will keep you updated.

Lawyer defends Montana family accused in phone scam

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/22/4025731/lawyer-defends-mont-family-accused.html#storylink=cpy

 The lawyer for a Montana family accused of cramming $70 million in bogus charges on phone bills nationwide says his clients followed industry standards.

The Federal Trade Commission accuses Steven Sann, his wife, son and accountant of running companies that added the unauthorized charges to customers' phone bills since 2008.  The commission is asking a judge to force the Sanns to stop operating and to freeze their assets.

The Sanns' attorney, Andrew B. Lustigman said in a statement Tuesday the companies' services were sold in a long-accepted and responsible fashion. He says customers were given repeated opportunities to accept or reject the services.

The FTC complaint alleges Steven Sann used some of the money to buy land and pay for his legal bills in a separate medical marijuana case.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/22/4025731/lawyer-defends-mont-family-accused.html#storylink=cpy

Three car accident in Jefferson County Kansas leaves several in hospital

The Wilson Family of Meriden, Kansas were involved in a terrible accident in Jefferson County.  Claudia Wilson age 56, was seriously injured and Stanley and DJ Wilson were moderately injured on January 22, 2013 on Kansas Highway 4 just south of Meridian.  In what is a strange accident it appears that Barry Depoy was driving his 2000 Ford Ranger and crossed the center lane and hit another driver, then ricocheted off that car and hit the Wilson family's Impala head-on.  There is no indication of what caused Barry Depoy to come across the center divide, it may have been a case of a distracted driver.  The sad accident also caused injury to Jennifer Mason and her young daughter.

Here is the Police Report.

When seriously injured in an accident like this you need to obtain an experienced personal injury lawyer to investigate the facts and determine whom is at fault.   If you or a loved one find themselves in need of an experienced personal injury lawyer please contact the attorneys of Copley Roth and Wilson LLC.  Our firm has extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims and is here to compassionately assist you in your time of need If you, a loved one, or a family member has suffered the devastating , and oftentimes tragic consequences of a car accident, please do not hesitate to contact Copley Roth and Wilson, LLC (913-451-9500) to address any questions or concerns you may have.  The initial consultation(s) telephone and in person, are always free.  We invite you to call and speak with our experienced personal injury lawyers in your time of need.

Two car accident in Lafayette County leaves one dead and two seriously injured

Trevor Bowling age 18, lost his life in a January 9, 2013 accident in Lafayette County, and two others were seriously injured.   According to the investigating officer Trooper B. Lange, of the Missouri Highway Patrol, on January 9, 2013 at approximately 12:03 p.m.on U.S. Highway 224 about .5 mile from West Giblin Hill Road the fatality accident occurred. According to the police report the person ultimately responsible for the accident was the late Trevor Bowling.  The Lafayette County car accident was described as a 1998 Saturn driven by Mr. Bowling crossed the centerline and struck a 2002 Nissan driven by Jamie Brooks. The Saturn then went across the road way and struck a guardrail then flipped over and caught fire. Ms.Candace Birkett was transported by life flight to research medical in Kansas City, MO. She was last listed in serious condition.

 Police Report

When involved in an accident, especially if you were in the vehicle that was a fault,  many people believe that they may be out of luck on who can take care of their bills.  This may not be the case.  The operator of a vehicle is required to have insurance on their vehicle.  A passenger in a vehicle can often recover from the driver's insurance policy. If you, a loved one, or a family member has suffered the devastating , and oftentimes tragic consequences of a car accident, please do not hesitate to contact Copley Roth and Wilson, LLC (913-451-9500) to address any questions or concerns you may have.  The initial consultation(s) telephone and in person, are always free.  We invite you to call and speak with our experienced personal injury lawyers in your time sof need.

Pedestrian accident in Benton county leave James Rowbottom dead

An accident in Benton county leaves one family grieving for the loss of a loved one. James Rowbottom age 52, of Warsaw MO, was transported to University Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after the tragic accident.  According to the investigating officer, Trooper B.N. Comer, for the Missouri Highway patrol, on January 09, 2013 at approximately 7:18 pm on Missouri Hwy 7 at Main street, the accident occurred.  The Police report states that the accident took place when James Rowbottom was crossing the road in an unlit location when a 2006 Dodge truck driven by an unknown person struck the victim. It is not known at this time why the driver failed to slow down to avoid hitting Mr. Rowbottom.

Police Report

If you, a loved one, or a family member has suffered the devastating , and oftentimes tragic consequences of a car accident, please do not hesitate to contact Copley Roth and Wilson, LLC (913-451-9500) to address any questions or concerns you may have.  The initial consultation(s) telephone and in person, are always free.  We invite you to call and speak with our experienced personal injury lawyers in your time of nee