Kansas City Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Our pedestrian injury lawyers are known for discovering exactly what happened and suing every party who may have been at fault in your case. That’s how we maximize your compensation and expose the truth: the driver was undeniably at fault and he/she broke the rules of the road by driving distracted or drunk for example.

MRH Injury Law is a trial-focused Kansas City personal injury firm that uncovers what others miss, prepares every case for trial, and supports clients through every step of the process. We dig deeper because we care what happens to you, and we fight harder to protect your outcome at every step.

We are aggressive in court, but everywhere else, we’re just compassionate people working to empower you. We’ll help you understand your insurance and where/how/whether to file insurance claims. We’ll even help you fight off debt collectors.

We take care of you throughout the entire process, helping you through the healing process, not just the legal one.

Read 7 reasons to hire MRH Injury Law

It’s not always the driver, but there is a distinct difference in your responsibilities as a driver versus a pedestrian. When you’re in a car, you have a duty to operate it with the highest level of care. A pedestrian, on the other hand, just has to act with an “ordinary level of care.”

You can count on our Kansas City pedestrian accident attorneys to dig deeper to find out what happened in your case and conduct a thorough investigation into the following factors:

• Did both parties follow traffic signals?
• Who had the right of way?
• Was anything blocking the view of the pedestrian or the driver?
• Was either party intoxicated or impaired?
• Was the driver speeding?
• Was the driver aware?
• Was the pedestrian jaywalking?

Our financial interests are aligned with yours. We don’t get paid unless you do.

Beyond that, we are not a high-volume personal injury law firm. We don’t churn and burn clients. We take only the cases we believe in, and we dig deeper and fight harder to maximize the compensation we recover for each.

We frequently take cases rejected by other law firms and settle them for millions of dollars.

Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:

• Distracted driving
• Driver failing to yield at intersections or crosswalks
• Drivers speeding
• Drivers or pedestrians disregarding traffic signals
• Drunk driving
• Weather conditions inhibiting visibility
• Inadequate street lighting
• Lack of crosswalks, sidewalks, or signals
• Jaywalking – pedestrians crossing outside designated areas
• Inattentive or fatigued drivers
• Vehicle blind spots
• Elderly or mobility-challenged individuals are at higher risk
• Reckless driving/aggressive behavior
• Drivers failing to signal

Of course, top priority is always to get the medical attention needed. Beyond that:

1. Call the police immediately, make sure a report is made and ask for a copy – A police report helps provide objective evidence about how a pedestrian accident happened and helps provide important information about the people involved
2. If you are hurt, seek medical attention immediately and do exactly what your doctor or health care provider tells you – Even if you have to go to a free medical clinic, taking care of your injuries and health problems is the most important thing to do after a pedestrian accident because you need to understand your injuries and get help for them
3. Save all documents, including the police report, medical records, and repair estimates – Your lawyer will need to collect these documents and if you already have them, your case will move along much quicker
4. If possible, take photographs of your injuries – Seeing the damage has a big impact on people, including insurance adjusters and juries. This will greatly help your case.
5. Do not sign or agree to anything from an insurance company before you know your rights and speak to an attorney – Sometimes insurance companies will ask you to sign documents that will waive your right to other remedies or invite legal trouble down the road
6. Call our pedestrian injury lawyers  as soon as possible – we will dig deeper and fight harder, developing a proactive strategy before valuable evidence disappears

In Missouri and Kansas, you typically have 5 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit seeking compensation. If the lawsuit is not filed within this timeframe, your right to pursue a claim may be forfeited.

Maybe. It depends on the circumstances and the insurance policies involved. Our pedestrian car crash attorneys will help you navigate insurance policies and find all source of compensation you may be entitled to:

• Driver’s auto insurance – the driver’s liability insurance may cover injuries to pedestrians if the driver is at fault
• Pedestrian’s auto insurance – if it was a hit & run or if you have Pedestrian’s PIP coverage, your own insurance may cover you
• Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage – pedestrian’s auto insurance may provide coverage if the driver is uninsured or underinsured
• Homeowners/renter’s insurance – driver’s liability coverage in homeowners/renter’s insurance may cover pedestrian accidents
• Commercial auto insurance – of the driver is on the job, the employer’s commercial auto insurance may provide coverage

Each case is unique, but our lawyers are committed to digging deeper and uncovering your maximum compensation. We will thoroughly explore compensation for:

• Severity and long-term impact of the injury, regardless of medical expenses
• Medical expense reimbursement – including hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing medical treatment
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
• Disability and impairment
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Wrongful death damages – in the tragic event of a fatality, surviving family members may be eligible for compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and emotional distress
• Punitive damages – if the incident was particularly egregious, punitive damages may be awarded
• Legal fees – including attorney fees and court expenses

How much you get will depend on these 5 things:

1. How great are your losses?
2. How egregious is the liability?
3. Can the wrong-doer pay?
4. Where will you have to file suit?
5. Are you likeable?

Read more about the top 5 things that affect case value

MRH Injury Law frequently takes cases rejected by other personal injury and pedestrian accident law firms and settles them for millions of dollars.

Our lawyers take the cases we believe in – whether or not they appear lucrative on the surface. We are willing to dig deeper and find sources of money that other law firms wouldn’t bother with.

To determine if you have a case, take our “Do I have a case?” quiz or contact us for a free initial consultation now.