Fighting for Safer Streets by Advocating for Injured Pedestrians
While pedestrians usually have the right-of-way, that doesn't mean drivers always give it to them. If you've been hit by a car while crossing the street or riding a bicycle, you're probably dealing with intense injuries.
In a college town like Columbia, pedestrians and cyclists share the road with drivers around the University of Missouri campus, along downtown’s Broadway and Ninth Street, and at the street crossings along the MKT Trail.
Our Columbia pedestrian accident attorney is here to hold the negligent driver accountable for hurting you. Tell us what happened over a free consultation. We operate on a contingency-fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
DM Law Case Results
Being involved in a pedestrian accident means you most likely suffered more serious injuries. Since you don't have as much protection as you would in a normal car accident, you are more vulnerable to higher medical bills and other losses.
That's why our attorneys stop at nothing when seeking the financial compensation you deserve. Take a look at some of our related case results:
- $700,000: We secured this result for a pedestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident.
- $250,000: We won this result for a garbage truck driver who was struck while crossing the street.
- $250,000: We obtained this result for a pedestrian who was killed after being hit by a car.
Missouri Pedestrian Accident Statistics
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were 148 pedestrian fatal accidents in 2024. This is 16% higher than the previous year's numbers.
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Missouri Pedestrian Accident Laws
Missouri has laws to protect pedestrians, but the right-of-way depends on where and how someone is crossing. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. However, pedestrians don’t always have the right of way, especially if they step into traffic or cross outside a crosswalk.
Pedestrians can only cross when the traffic control signal allows. Drivers are also required to stay alert, yield when appropriate, and stop for school buses when children are getting on or off. Sadly, when drivers fail to follow these laws, pedestrians often suffer serious or even fatal injuries.
The pedestrian accident attorneys in Columbia, Missouri, can help you determine liability and hold the responsible party accountable for their negligent actions.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are often caused by negligent driving behaviors, such as:
- Distracted driving
- Drunk or high driving
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Backing out of parking spaces without looking
We see these hazards most often where heavy foot traffic meets busy streets, such as around the University of Missouri campus, downtown Columbia, and Providence Road and Stadium Boulevard on Mizzou game days.
Whatever the cause, a skilled pedestrian accident lawyer in Columbia, Missouri, will work to hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions.
Injuries You Can Suffer
Since you don't have as much protection as you would in a car or truck, the injuries you receive in a Columbia pedestrian accident can be life-threatening. If you or a loved one is suffering any of the following injuries after being hit by a car, call our lawyers to help you seek the settlement you need to pay for your medical bills and other losses:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Lacerations and abrasions (road rash)
- Internal organ damage
- Amputations
Pedestrians hurt in Columbia are commonly treated at University Hospital or Boone Hospital Center.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
What Compensation Can I Receive?
You need the maximum amount of compensation to pay for all of the financial, physical, and emotional losses this accident has put you through. Our attorneys and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists will build a strong case so you can secure compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages due to time off work
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Funeral and burial costs (in cases of wrongful death)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Trauma
- Loss of independence
- Loss of companionship or guardianship
Even if you share some fault in the accident, Missouri’s comparative negligence laws allow you to recover compensation if you’re less than 50% responsible.
For example, if you are awarded $100,000 but find you are 20% at fault, your total compensation would be $80,000 before payments and fees.
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You've already endured enough. Allow our Columbia pedestrian accident lawyer to handle your claim while you recover. Contact us today to schedule your free case consultation. You don't pay unless we win.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.