FATAL KANSAS CAR ACCIDENT & GUILTY PLEA

A 2016 auto accident caused the death of a mom and her two kids. Just last week, a Texas driver plead guilty to murder and involuntary manslaughter for his role in the accident. 
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Details of Kansas Accident - Resulting in Death 
Seven Johnson (45 years old), of Houston, plead guilty to one count of second-degree murder and two counts of manslaugher. Johnson was driving a large box truck when he struck Jessica Thompson's car head-on. She and her two young children were killed in the collision. Johnson was under the influence at the time of the accident. 

National Trucking Accident Statistics 

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 438,000 trucking accidents in the U.S. in 2014.
• These accidents result in 3,903 deaths and 111,000 injuries.
• Of those killed in trucking accidents:
  • 17 percent were occupants of large trucks
  • 73 percent were occupants of other vehicles
  • 10 percent were listed as nonoccupants, including bicyclists and pedestrians
• Kansas trucking accident fatalities has high rates of  trucking-related deaths reported (44 in 2014 alone). California followed Texas with the highest recorded deaths.

Contact an Experienced Commercial Trucking Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury after being involved in an 18-wheeler accident, contact Attorney T. Morton immediately. Our experienced commercial trucking injury attorney is available to respond to semi-truck accidents at any hour, day or night. We understand that the immediate acquisition of evidence is paramount to understanding how the accident occurred. We will take immediate action on your case.

Our firm has offices in Overland Park & Kansas City and, we are serving clients across Kansas and nationwide. Remember, your choice does matter. Contact us today (913.602-7288 or complete this FORM) for a free legal consultation. An attorney is available 24/7, nights and weekends.