Two Vehicle Double Fatality Car Crash in Lafayette County
Our Lafayette County car accident lawyers Missouri State Highway Patrol responded last night to a 2 vehicle crash on Route O in Lafayette County that resulted in 2 fatalities and 1 driver critically injured. Shalah McGinnis was driving south on Route OO near the intersection of Watershed Road when she crossed the centerline of traffic and struck northbound driver Phillip Randle head on. Randle had passenger Phyllis Slaughter in the vehicle with him. The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to roll and travel off of the highway. At-fault driver Shalah McGinnis was pronounced dead at the scene. Driver Phillip Randle was rushed to Centerpoint Hospital with "serious" injuries. Passenger Phyllis Slaughter was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead approximately 3 hours later.
This particular crash is especially traumatic in a number of ways. Any motor vehicle collision is tragic in itself. The addition of a fatal result – doubled, and that Phillip Randle is only 18-years old creates a particularly devastating claim. Mr. Randle will be facing extensive physical recovery from his injuries. Past and present clients of experienced Missouri wrongful death lawyers who have been through similar tragedies have also needed emotional and mental treatment for full recovery as well. A Missouri auto crash attorney may be able to assist in obtaining the proper treatment for you after evaluating your claim and recovery process.
An injury claim involving a deceased at-fault party is still very similar to a claim without a decedent, but it will involve a few legal steps that are best handled by an experienced wrongful death attorney. Our attorneys have handled injury claims, including those for wrongful death, throughout Missouri and have never settled for anything less than what is fair and justified by an injured client. Initial consultations are always free of charge and potential clients will always speak directly with a lawyer, not secretary or support staff. Legal involvement at the beginning of a
wrongful death lawsuit solidifies the validity of your claim and sends a clear message to an at-fault party and their insurance company that you mean business and firmly believe in your claim. With a fatal accident attorney at your side, you are on your way to full and just compensation as permitted by Missouri law.