Joplin, MO-Pittsburg, KS - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.

Joplin, Missouri - The largest city in Jasper County

Situated in the southwestern corner of Missouri, Joplin has an estimated population of nearly 51,000 as of 2013. Pittsburg is a nearby city located on the other side of the Missouri-Kansas border with a 2013 estimated population of just over 23,000. The major roadways serving Joplin include:

• Interstate 44;
• Interstate 49.

And in the Pittsburg area, major roadways include:

• U.S. Route 69;
• K-126.

To get up-to-date road information, go to the Kansas Department of Transportation or Missouri Department of Transportation. To find out about weather conditions in Joplin, Missouri visit Accuweather.

Links to recent accidents in the Joplin area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Joplin and Pittsburg area:

• Joplin and Pittsburg car accidents;
• Joplin and Pittsburg bicycle accidents;
• Joplin and Pittsburg commercial truck accidents;
• Joplin and Pittsburg pedestrian accidents.

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in the Joplin or Pittsburg area, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking. 

Many accident victims would like a free copy of the traffic collision report which may give the following information:

• the date, time of day, and street location of the collision;
• the weather conditions at the time of the crash;
• the names and addresses of all drivers;
• the insurance company of each driver;
• a diagram detailing the crash scene;
• the name and badge number of the law enforcement officers who responded to the accident.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Joplin or Pittsburg area accident, here are links to the major hospitals:

• Mercy Hospital in Joplin;
• Freeman Health in Joplin;
• Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.

Joplin and Pittsburg grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Joplin grief support organizations or Pittsburg grief support counselors.

Joplin legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in the Joplin or Pittsburg area, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Joplin or Pittsburg injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from a Joplin injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Joplin wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Joplin Missouri personal injury attorney can do to help.