Kansas City, MO – A male pedestrian sustained severe injuries after he was struck by a car on Wednesday, January 9th.
According to police logs, the pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle at the intersection of NW Prairie View Road and NW Barry Road, which is adjacent to the Zona Rosa shopping district.
The accident took place just before 6:15 p.m.
The driver of the car remained at the crash site and was fully cooperative with authorities.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas City
Pedestrian-involved car accidents take place far more frequently than most people realize. Based on research recently published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, approximately 80,000 pedestrians sustain some type of injury as the result of a motor vehicle accident in the United States every year. Approximately 5,000 of these pedestrian injuries prove to be fatal.
The defenseless nature of pedestrians means their involvement in an accident is more likely to produce disabling injuries and sometimes may result in a fatality. Society’s rapidly increasing numbers of distracted drivers are increasing the rate of these avoidable accidents. Pedestrians who have suffered injuries at the hands of a distracted or otherwise negligent driver may have the legal right to seek financial reimbursement for all losses and damages arising from their accident.
A Missouri personal injury attorney will understand the legal system, Missouri traffic laws, and how to deal with big insurance companies that would otherwise try to bully you into a smaller settlement.
If you have been injured in a car accident for which you were not at fault and are looking to file a personal injury claim in Missouri, reach out to the personal injury attorneys at Monsees & Mayer, PC.
If you are unsure if you even have a legitimate claim, discussing your case with a qualified attorney will answer your questions and let you know what legal options are available to you. Give us a call at (816) 361-5555 to schedule your free consultation regarding your potential Missouri car accident claim today.
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