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Auto/Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrians are at risk of being struck by an automobile every time they make the decision to cross a street or simply walk down the sidewalk. All it takes is one careless driver to glance away from a crosswalk or a negligent motorist distracted by a cell phone to drive onto a public walkway for tragedy to happen.
Obscured signs or damaged roadways can cause even an attentive driver to lose control and strike an innocent pedestrian. We want Missouri residents to know that if an automobile injures you while you're walking, whether due to driver negligence or poor road maintenance by a municipality, the personal injury attorneys at Page Law are committed to seeking justice on your behalf. As personal injury attorneys, one of our main objectives is to hold liable parties accountable and keep the community safer place.
These are the most common causes of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian:
- Failure to yield right-of-way at a crosswalk;
- Ignoring a stop light, yield sign or other traffic signal;
- Failure to stop behind a school bus with its arm extended;
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance;
- Speeding or otherwise driving recklessly; and
- Driver distraction caused by things such as texting, answering a cell phone or fiddling with the radio.
The kinds of injuries an injured pedestrian may suffer as a result of being struck by a vehicle can be devastating, or even life threatening. They often include one or more of the following:
- Traumatic brain injury;
- Spinal column injury;
- Fractured bones;
- Internal organ damage; and
- "Road rash" (severe abrasion) and bruising.
These injuries are not only painful, but can interfere with your ability to enjoy life and perform your job duties. They may also result in long-term or permanent disabilities such as paralysis, loss of a limb or limited range of motion. Brain injuries in particular can rob you of normal cognitive function and sensory perception, or result in seizure disorders.
You shouldn't have to suffer financial losses on top of your other pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that is often the case. These damages can include the following:
- Expensive bills for hospitalization, medication and follow-up therapies;
- Temporary loss of income due to time away from your job while you recover;
- Permanent loss of your job or the ability to hold any job;
- Losses stemming from missed vacations or other planned social events due to your accident;
- Loss of ability to enjoy your life or live the same lifestyle you had before the accident; and
- Loss of marital intimacy due to your injuries.
Though no one can turn back the clock and prevent the accident that injured you from happening, we can offer assistance in the aftermath. We encourage pedestrians like you, people injured by the carelessness of a motorist or the failure of a municipality to properly maintain areas where pedestrians were known to be present, to contact us as soon as possible. We can answer all of your questions regarding your legal rights. Our top Missouri pedestrian accident attorneys will fight to win the compensation you deserve for any and all losses and injuries suffered. Call Page Law today.
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