Missouri woman hospitalized after collision
Annette Riefle, 50, was hospitalized Monday after a Missouri car accident in Jefferson County on Route B.
Riefle was driving her 1998 Ford Contour westbound on Ridge Road just before the crash. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, as Riefle turned onto Route B, her car hit a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Jerry Allen, 39.
Riefle was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital for treatment. Allen was not listed as injured on the initial crash report, though his vehicle did sustain extensive damage.
With the brief description of the accident in the initial report not enough to prove liability, this St. Louis area car crash will likely see further investigation. The insurance companies involved will be especially interested to examine the evidence as the at-fault driver's insurance will be responsible for paying for the damages caused to the injured party.
Many times these crashes are more complicated than they seem at first glance and insurance companies are known to try and limit payouts to deserving victims. That's why drivers injured by someone else's negligence should contact a competent Missouri car accident lawyer to ensure that their rights are upheld.
