ST. CHARLES CO., MO – A man’s windshield was shattered last Thursday by debris that fell from an overpass over SR-370, Fox 2 reports.
Steve Yarber was driving east on SR-370 when an object fell from the Earth City Expressway overpass onto his vehicle’s windshield, shattering it.
Yarber alerted the Missouri Department of Transportation, which sent work crews to inspect the overpass. Their report on the incident could take several weeks.
Luckily, Yarber was not injured, though his car suffered substantial damage.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured by falling debris, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for a change to the dangerous overpass or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.