Christopher Gates Injured in a Crash on March 22, 2017 in Scott County, Missouri

Christopher S Gates of Sikeston, Missouri was injured on Wednesday, March 22nd 2017 at 12:20 pm in Scott County, Missouri. Gates is a 30-year-old man.

In the crash, Gates was a driver. The crash happened here: County Road 538, .5 miles north of US 62. The police described the crash like this:

VEHICLE 1 [THE 1991 CHEVROLET CORVETTE DRIVEN BY CHRISTOPHER GATES] RAN OFF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A UTILITY POLE

Injuries
Gates's injuries were serious. Gates was taken by ambulance to Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 1991 Chevrolet Corvette was total and it was towed from the crash scene by D K Towing.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
Trooper J.S. Palmer assisted by Trooper B D Wunderlich of the Missouri State Highway Patrol wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned report number 170173754 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
Gates 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 Gates to receive advice about preserving and gathering evidence and the value of their claim, which will help with the recovery. For more information watch 5 Reasons To Not Hire Your Local Lawyer.
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