Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Fighting for the Most Vulnerable Victims.
Hit by a car while walking or biking in Missouri? Cyclists and pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users. When a driver hits you, the injuries are often severe. We fight hard for your full recovery.
What to Do After a Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident
7 Steps Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Victims Should Take
Victims who are on foot or on a bike face unique challenges after being hit by a vehicle. Follow these steps to protect your rights.
Call 911 and get a police report
A police report is essential. Make sure the officer notes whether you were in a crosswalk, bike lane, or designated path and whether the driver violated any traffic laws.
Seek emergency medical care immediately
Pedestrian and bicycle accident injuries are often severe. Get to an emergency room right away even if you feel able to walk away from the scene.
Document everything at the scene
Photograph the vehicle, your bicycle if applicable, skid marks, traffic signals, crosswalk markings, and your injuries. Document exact location and road conditions.
Get witness information
Bystanders who saw the crash are very valuable. Get names and contact numbers from anyone who witnessed what happened.
Do not give the driver's insurer a recorded statement
The driver's insurance company will call quickly. Do not give a recorded statement. What you say can be used to reduce what you recover.
Preserve your bicycle and clothing
Your bike and the clothing you were wearing at the time of the crash are physical evidence. Do not repair the bike or wash the clothes until your case is resolved.
Contact Missouri Injury Attorneys
We handle bicycle and pedestrian cases with urgency. Traffic camera and dashcam footage disappears fast. Call us right away.
Do You Have a Case?
Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Law: What You Need to Know
Missouri law protects cyclists and pedestrians. Here is what applies to your case.
Driver duties to pedestrians and cyclists
Missouri drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and must share the road safely with cyclists. Violations of these duties constitute negligence. We document every traffic law violation that contributed to your injury.
Comparative fault in bicycle and pedestrian cases
Insurance companies often try to blame cyclists for being in the road or pedestrians for jaywalking. Under Missouri pure comparative fault, even if you were partly at fault, you can still recover. We fight to minimize your share of blame.
5-year statute of limitations
You have 5 years to file a bicycle or pedestrian personal injury claim in Missouri. Acting fast is critical because surveillance footage and traffic camera data are deleted quickly.
What damages you can recover
Bicycle and pedestrian accident victims can recover medical bills, future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and costs related to long-term disability. Cases with catastrophic injuries can result in very large recoveries.
Injuries We Handle
Common Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Missouri
Being hit by a vehicle on foot or a bike causes some of the most serious injuries in personal injury law.
If a family member was killed while walking or biking in Missouri, our wrongful death attorneys are here to help your family seek justice.
How We Handle Your Case
What Happens After You Call Us
We act fast to gather evidence and build your case. Here is what we do.
Immediate evidence preservation
We send preservation demands to the driver's insurer, nearby businesses with security cameras, and city traffic camera operators to lock down footage before it is deleted.
Investigation and reconstruction
We work with accident reconstruction experts when needed to prove exactly how the crash happened and why the driver was at fault.
Medical cost documentation
Pedestrian and bicycle injuries often require extensive long-term care. We work with medical experts to document future costs and make sure they are included in your demand.
Demand, negotiation, and trial
We build your full demand package and negotiate hard with the driver's insurer. If they will not pay what you deserve, we take them to court.
What Insurance Companies Do
How Insurers Handle Bicycle and Pedestrian Claims in Missouri
Insurance companies use common tactics to minimize what they pay cyclists and pedestrians. Here is what to watch for.
Blame the cyclist or pedestrian for being in the road
Insurers routinely argue that the victim was jaywalking, riding unpredictably, or ignoring traffic signals. We document the actual facts and traffic laws to counter this.
Dispute the severity of injuries
Because pedestrian and bicycle injuries are often catastrophic, medical bills are high. Insurers hire their own doctors to minimize injury severity. We fight back with your treating physicians.
Claim the driver had no time to stop
Defense attorneys often argue the accident was unavoidable. We use physics, stopping distance data, and expert analysis to show the driver had time and space to avoid the crash.
Offer quick, low settlements
Knowing victims are in serious medical need, insurers move fast with low offers. We protect you from settling before the full extent of your injuries and future needs is known.
Local Injury Guide
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Claims Across Missouri
Missouri cities and roads have their own bicycle and pedestrian accident patterns. Here is what you need to know.
Pedestrian accidents in St. Louis and Kansas City
Urban intersections in St. Louis and Kansas City are the most common locations for pedestrian accidents. Left-turn crashes, drivers running red lights, and inattentive drivers at crosswalks are leading causes. We handle pedestrian accident cases throughout the metro areas.
Bicycle accidents on Missouri roads and trails
Missouri has an expanding network of bike lanes and trails. But many roads lack safe cycling infrastructure. Cyclists are hit by distracted drivers, doored by parked cars, and forced into dangerous situations by drivers who do not share the road.
School zone and crosswalk accidents in Missouri
Accidents near school zones and marked crosswalks often involve heightened driver duties. Drivers who fail to yield or speed through these zones face stronger liability. We document traffic law violations to strengthen your case.
Drunk driver bicycle and pedestrian accidents in Missouri
DUI drivers who hit cyclists and pedestrians cause some of the most devastating injuries. In addition to the criminal case, victims can pursue a civil claim for full compensation. Punitive damages may also be available in cases of extreme recklessness.
Have questions about your Missouri bicycle or pedestrian accident case? Call us 24/7. Your first consultation is always free and confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Claims
Still have questions? Call us any time. It is always free and confidential.
Possibly. Under Missouri pure comparative fault, even if you were partly at fault for jaywalking, you can still recover if the driver was also negligent. We evaluate the full circumstances of every case.
Missouri does not have a statewide helmet law for adult cyclists. Not wearing a helmet does not bar your claim, but insurers may try to use it to argue your injuries were more severe than they otherwise would have been. We handle this argument.
If the driver fled, your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply. We also look at all available camera footage, witnesses, and evidence to identify the driver when possible.
Yes. Cyclists have a legal right to use Missouri roads. Drivers must share the road safely with cyclists. Being on the road does not reduce your right to recover if a driver hits you negligently.
It depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, and long-term impacts. Cases involving severe injuries like brain injury or paralysis can result in very large recoveries. We evaluate every case for free.
If poor road design, missing crosswalk markings, or broken traffic signals contributed to your accident, the city or county may share liability. Claims against government entities have special notice requirements. Contact us right away if this applies to your case.
Ready to Fight for Your Missouri Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident Case?
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