Pedestrian Accidents

Missouri pedestrian accidents can result in catastrophic injuries. As we all know, a pedestrian has absolutely zero protection from a car or truck. If a vehicle strikes a pedestrian they are 100% exposed. Substantial injuries resulting from Missouri pedestrian accidents can lead to long term physical AND mental effects for that victim. That is of course if they even survive. Just about every part of the body can be injured in a pedestrian accident. Broken limbs, spinal cord, head and neck injuries, and internal bleeding and organ damage are all serious possibilities.

The main cause of pedestrian accidents in Missouri are drivers that are either inattentive, drunk, or speeding. The fault however does not always fall upon the driver. A neglectful pedestrian can just as easily be the cause of a Missouri pedestrian accident. But regardless of if a bad driver or neglectful pedestrian is to blame for a Missouri pedestrian accident, here are some tips on how to avoid them.

• Don’t Jaywalk: A driver won’t be looking for someone to cross the street if they have the right of way at that moment. For example, crossing when the signal clearly says not to, or crossing in the middle of a street are both good ways to get hit by a car or truck. Be a responsible pedestrian.
• Look Before You Cross: It’s funny how often we give advice that your mother gave you when you were a child. But, alas, it’s true, and sadly not enough people take that advice. To help avoid a Missouri pedestrian accident you should LOOK BOTH WAYS! And when you’re crossing keep your eyes open. If a driver is drunk or distracted they might not see you. In that case you need to be ready to get out of the way.
• Stay Out of the Street: Obviously there will be times when you need to cross the street. Otherwise stay on the sidewalk as much as possible. Walking on the side of the street or on a highway shoulder can be dangerous. 
• Keep Your Kids With You: Kids should ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult when crossing a street or walking in a parking lot.

As a client of Castle Law Office, we will help you get back the quality of life you enjoyed before your Missouri accident, no matter if that means settling outside of court or going to trial.  You will be represented by a St. Louis accident lawyer who will work hard so that you receive the money you deserve for your injuries, including damages for lost income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish and more.

We regularly accident cases that result in the following types of serious injuries:

• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Back or neck injury
• Bone fractures
• Broken pelvis
• Burns
• Paralysis
• Death

Our law firm is unique in that we have the ability to provide you with all the benefits of a big firm reputation, while maintaining a small firm relationship to help you with your legal needs.  Contact us today if you have been injured in a serious pedestrian accident at 314.344.0800 to speak with a car accident lawyer in St Louis who cares.

St. Louis and Missouri Attorney, James R. Brown of Castle Law represents personal injury cases involving car accidents, vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian, bicycle accidents, slip, trip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and child injury.