When a motor vehicle crashes into a pedestrian, the results are often fatal or catastrophic. If you were injured in a crash of this nature, a Kansas City pedestrian accident lawyer from Dickerson Oxton can advocate for your rights while you focus on your recovery. Call us today at (816) 268 1960 for your free case review.
Pedestrians have little protection against thousands of pounds of metal in the form of a motor vehicle. Since 2010, our personal injury lawyers in Kansas City, MO, have fought tirelessly to protect the rights of accident victims. You should not have to shoulder the financial burden brought on by someone else’s negligence. You might be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages you sustained because of the accident.
We’re here to assist you through this difficult time to the best of our ability.
How Dickerson Oxton Can Help After a Pedestrian Accident in Kansas City
Pedestrian accidents often cause serious injuries, which entail medical appointments, pain, suffering, and concern about future income. Accident victims have enough to deal with without worrying about insurance companies trying to prevent them from recovering the compensation they deserve.
Our experienced Kansas City personal injury lawyers, who have decades of combined experience and who have collected millions of dollars for our clients, can help with your claim by:
- Providing personalized legal advice, targeted to your particular situation
- Guiding you through every phase of your case
- Conducting a thorough investigation into the accident, what caused it, and who is responsible for it
- Gathering strong evidence to build your case
- Speaking with insurance companies and other parties on your behalf
- Negotiating aggressively for the full amount of compensation you are due
If you were hurt in a pedestrian accident in Kansas City, Missouri, Dickerson Oxton can advocate for you every step of the way. Get started today by contacting us for a free case review.
How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas City, MO?
Nationally, 7,388 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2021. A total of 117 of these were in Missouri. In addition, 22 fatal pedestrian crashes occurred in Jackson County, MO, in 2022. There were 309 total pedestrian crashes in the county for the year.
What Is My Pedestrian Accident Case Worth in Kansas City, MO?
You should know that there is no set amount of compensation for pedestrian accident claims. Every claim is different. The potential compensation you may stand to recover can be impacted by factors such as:
- Who is responsible for your accident
- How your accident occurred
- The type and nature of your injuries
- The duration of your medical recovery
- The insurance available for your claim
- Whether your injuries resulted in permanent disability
- How clear liability is
- Whether your own negligence contributed to the accident
- How the accident has impacted your life
The only way to accurately estimate your case value is to work with an experienced Kansas City personal injury attorney who has handled similar cases. We can offer you personalized insight into the potential value of your claim during your free case review.
What Damages Are Available After a Pedestrian Accident in Kansas City, MO?
At Dickerson Oxton, we fight for our clients maximum compensation. We will gather evidence to determine the full extent of your damages and then negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement.
You may be entitled to compensation for both your economic and non-economic damages, including the following:
- Medical expenses, including ambulance charges, hospital stays, emergency room treatment, specialist visits, and doctor visits
- Future medical expenses, including rehabilitation, therapy, and nursing care
- Lost wages, salary, tips, commissions, and overtime pay
- Reduced earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket and incidental costs
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and scarring
If you or a loved one were hurt in a pedestrian accident, contact our compassionate legal team for assistance. We can also assist if you’ve lost a family member in a fatal accident.
We Fight To Recover Compensation for All of Your Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Because of the lack of protection against the crushing metal of a car, pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries, even at low speeds. These accidents often cause life-altering injuries, such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Paralysis and other spinal cord damage
- Amputations
- Neck injuries
- Internal injuries
- Nerve damage
- Broken and dislocated bones
- Burns
Seek prompt medical attention after any pedestrian accident, as you could be suffering serious and life-altering injuries. Medical records can also serve as evidence for your case.
Who Is Responsible for My Pedestrian Accident in Kansas City, Missouri?
As indicated above, most pedestrian accidents are caused by negligent motorists. You can seek compensation from the at-fault driver by filing a claim with their liability insurance provider.
However, there are scenarios in which other parties might be responsible for the crash. For example, some accidents are due to dangerous roadway design or conditions, in which case a claim may be made against the entity responsible for the design or maintenance of the roadway.
Others are due to defective auto parts, traffic lights, or other products. A claim may be made against the maker of such defective products.
Some pedestrians are concerned that they will not be able to recover compensation if they are partially at fault for the accident. However, Missouri’s pure comparative negligence system allows accident victims to seek compensation for accidents in which they were partially at fault as long as they were not completely at fault for the accident.
Under this system, your compensation can be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault, so it’s important that you work with an experienced lawyer who can show the full fault of the parties involved.
What Are Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas City, MO?
Most pedestrian accidents occur because of the negligence of motorists, such as:
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
- Texting and driving and other forms of distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Failing to keep a proper lookout
- Drowsy driving
- Failing to pay attention
- Passing other vehicles at crosswalks
An experienced lawyer can review your case and determine the causes that contributed to the accident.
What Do I Have To Prove To Win My Kansas City Pedestrian Accident Case?
To recover compensation in a pedestrian accident case, you must generally establish that another person was negligent in causing your injuries and is responsible for fairly compensating you. Negligence involves four legal elements:
- Duty
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
Duty is the legal responsibility the defendant owes you. Motorists must follow the law. Product manufacturers must create safe products. Roadway engineers must not create dangerous roadways.
Breach of duty is what the defendant did to violate the duty they owed you, such as failing to yield for a pedestrian or creating a defective traffic device.
Causation means the defendant was responsible for causing the accident. Damages are actual losses you suffered because of the accident.
How Long Does A Pedestrian Accident Case Take?
A pedestrian accident case can take some time to resolve, but it depends on the facts and circumstances of your particular case. Your lawyer may want you to reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) before trying to negotiate your claim, if possible. This is the point when you have recovered as much as is expected, and your damages can be more accurately assessed.
In the meantime, your lawyer will conduct an investigation and gather evidence to establish the defendant’s fault, which may involve:
- Reviewing accident reports
- Interviewing witnesses
- Returning to the scene of the accident
- Searching for video surveillance footage
- Reviewing medical records
- Subpoenaing relevant records
- Hiring expert witnesses
The complexity of your case can also impact your case. While Missouri law generally gives insurance companies 30 days to investigate an accident, they can – and often do – extend this timeline. An experienced lawyer can ensure that your case is moving along while also taking care that evidence is carefully gathered and preserved.
What Is the Deadline To File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Missouri?
States have different time limits to file different types of legal actions, such as filing a personal injury case. These are known as the statutes of limitations. In Missouri, the general time limit to file a personal injury case is five years, which usually begins on the day after the accident. The deadline for a wrongful death claim on behalf of a loved one is three years instead.
However, there are times when the statute of limitations may be longer, such as if the accident caused the plaintiff to become incapacitated, or shorter, such as if the defendant is a governmental actor, such as the city.
If the applicable statute of limitations runs out before you have taken legal action, any subsequent case you file can be dismissed as untimely. You can lose your opportunity to recover compensation through the courts.
Because of these serious repercussions, it is important that you work with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer who can review your case, advise you of the applicable statute of limitations, and take prompt action to protect your rights.
Contact Our Kansas City Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for a Free Case Consultation
Were you hurt in a pedestrian accident in Kansas City, Missouri? If so, don’t miss out on your chance to recover fair compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages caused by someone else’s negligence.
The Kansas City pedestrian accident lawyer from Dickerson Oxton can review your case during a free consultation. Call us today at (816) 268-1960 to get started.
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Dickerson Oxton – Kansas City Office
1100 Main St #2550, Kansas City, MO 64105, United States
(816) 268-1960
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