Close to 5,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents every year. Our firm represents clients who have suffered personal injuries in Missouri and Illinois or who may be a survivor of a pedestrian killed in a road accident as a result of the reckless or negligent conduct of another person.
Injuries suffered as a result of these types of accidents are almost always severe and unfortunatley often end in death. Specific legal issues arise in these types of cases; specifically, whether or not the pedestrian had the right of way. Drivers of motor vehicles owe everyone else the highest duty of care while operating their car. Similar to car accidents involving bicycles or motorcyclists, pedestrian and vehicle accidents are often the result of the negligence of the driver as people tend to look for other cars and fail to recognize pedestrians and their right of way.
Different counties and states have specific laws regarding the right of way of pedestrians and there are fact issues that are unique to every case. We can evaluate your case for you and give you an assessment of your legal options and compenation you are entitled to.
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