Frank Medina, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mark Matthews, 45, of Belton, Missouri were involved in a two vehicle crash May 12th, 2010 on Missouri Route D at 177th Street. According to the report of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A, Medina was driving a 2002 Honda when he overtook Matthews, striking his 2001 Honda in the rear.
Medina was taken by Belton EMS to Overland Park Regional for treatment of his injuries. The Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Cass County Sheriffs Department.
An injury that is common in rear end crashes is cervical strain and/or sprain, or what is widely referred to as "whiplash." Whiplash represents a variety of injuries to the neck after a person has experienced a sudden distortion of the neck's normal position. When a person is struck from behind by another car, the head is thrown forward and bounces backwards and forwards, sometimes several times before the head is stable again. This causes damage to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and bones in the neck and back.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a crash, Tatlow, Gump, Faiella & Wheelan encourages you to contact a competent attorney who has the knowledge and experience to handle serious physical injury claims.
