A Jefferson City, Missouri Pedestrian is Injured in Car Accident

Post Date: July 8th, 2011

A car accident in Jefferson City leaves a 22-year-old injured on Missouri Boulevard. The accident occurred as 20-year-old Abby Luetkemeyer attempted a left hand turn from the K-Mark parking lot at the 2300 block of Missouri Blvd. Luetkemyer pulled her 2002 Chevrolet truck into the center lane jus as 22-year-old Serenity Crump walked across the boulevard. Luetkemyer struck Crump sending her to the hospital with moderate injuries.

The public was not surprised by the pedestrian car accident in Jefferson City. One resident wrote in an online submission, “I see people trying to cross MO Blvd on foot all the time. It’s insane. The city needs to implement safe ways for pedestrians to get across or this kind of accident will become more prevalent.” Because Jefferson City is become more populated, the roads are becoming more congested. As a result, a higher number of traffic accidents are reported. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s data, Jefferson City ranks 14^th out of 734 Missouri cities in traffic accidents. Pedestrian accidents are likely to continue with the absence of regular crosswalks and congested roads. Missouri Boulevard and other roads without sidewalks on either side create a greater risk to pedestrians as more people are choosing to walk or bike to their intended locations.

Pedestrians in Jefferson City, Missouri may be just as responsible for an accident as a driver. If the Missouri car accident is partially the fault of the pedestrian, the amount of compensation could be limited. The driver’s attorney could argue that the pedestrian, whether by jaywalking or ignoring a traffic signal, is at fault for the accident. In order to receive compensation for injuries sustained in a pedestrian car accident, an experienced attorney is recommended. If you are injured in a pedestrian accident, contact one of our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys at 888.956.2487. Our attorneys will aggressively investigate your accident in order to protect your compensation rights.

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Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC.  Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights.  It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf.

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Pedestrians Struck Outside St. Louis Church By 85-Year-Old Driver

Post Date: October 29th, 2010

St. Louis Car Accident Laywers read about and see people who have been injured in an accident. Motor vehicle accidents are not just limited to a cars colliding with large objects like another car or light post, pedestrians are at risk too. Vehicles strike pedestrians every day, and they are injured because of it. The injuries from a pedestrian accident can receive could be minor or life threatening, which is why it is important for all drivers to be aware of pedestrians while behind the wheel.

Recently, two men were injured when a vehicle in South St. Louis struck them. The two men, ages 65 and 80 were leaving Mass last Saturday when a Chevrolet driven by an 85-year-old John Scott struck them. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the accident and the 65-year-old man, Martin Meyer, was released from the hospital with pain to his back and neck. Unfortunately, pedestrian Bart Saracino Sr.  was not as lucky. Currently, he is in a drug-induced coma because of his injuries.

“He’s not out of the woods but he’s definitely improving,” Michael Saracino said. “His motto is that he is in God’s hands. That’s who he is and that’s how we live life.”

Saracino suffered a dislocated shoulder, broken ribs, a broken hip, and severe internal bleeding. Saracino migrated from Italy in the 1950s. He retired years ago after owning three restaurants in the St. Louis area and was an upstanding member of the community.

Motor vehicles hit pedestrians in a number of areas. In metropolitan areas, the chance of being struck by a car increases because of traffic. If a moving vehicle has hit you, you could have a claim for your injuries. Consulting an experienced motor vehicle accident attorney in the days following the accident is essential. Motor vehicle accidents require proper investigation and evidence could be lost if too much time lapses between the accident and filing a claim. Call 888.956.2487 to discuss your options before the bills from your injury causes more stress, we’ll help you investigate your claim and get you the compensation you deserve.

Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC.  Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his Missouri personal injury law firm routinely handles motor vehicle accidents that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, please contact a motor vehicle accident attorney to learn your rights.  It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney’s fees until we recover on your behalf.

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