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Just this past week, a vehicle travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes of US 50/63 in Missouri left one person dead and two critically injured when it struck another vehicle. It is still unclear how the driver of the vehicle got started going the wrong way on the highway, but the police are investigating the crash.

Wrong-way auto accidents are often head-on accidents, which can be more damaging than other types of car accidents. Injuries in wrong-way auto accidents tend to be more severe than in typical auto accidents. It is important to have a lawyer who will fight for your rights if you have been involved in a wrong way auto accident.

Despite the fact that most people do not intentionally drive the wrong way down a street, wrong-way accidents still happen. There are many different reasons someone may drive the wrong direction on the road, including:

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  
• Irresponsible driving
  
• Inexperienced driver
  
• Poor visibility – if posted signs are hidden by thick fog or behind trees, for example
  
• Confusion
  

Wrong-way auto accidents also have a much higher death rate than other accidents, so choosing an auto accident attorney like those at The Bradley Law Firm who work with wrongful death cases in addition to auto accident cases can ensure that you and your family receive fair compensation.

The auto accident attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm in St. Louis, Missouri, help victims of all types of car accidents, including wrong way auto accidents. Please contact them today to schedule your consultation.