Patricia Akers Injured in a Crash on March 19, 2017 in Christian County, Missouri

Patricia J Akers of Ozark, Missouri was injured on Sunday, March 19th 2017 at 4:35 pm in Christian County, Missouri. Akers is a 76-year-old woman.

In the crash, Akers was a driver. The crash happened here: Route F, .25 miles west of Ozark. The police described the crash like this:

VEHICLE 1 [THE 2010 DODGE JOURNEY DRIVEN BY PATRICIA AKERS] WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, STRUCK A HIGHWAY SIGN, AND CAME TO REST IN THE DITCH

Injuries
Akers's injuries were minor. Akers was taken by EMS to Mercy Hospital.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 2010 Dodge Journey was moderate and it was towed from the crash scene by All Night Towing.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
Corporal M.D. Adams of the Missouri State Highway Patrol wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned report number 170168360 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
Akers 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 Akers 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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