If you were hit by a car as a pedestrian in Missouri, call 911, get medical help immediately, make sure police come to the scene, get photos and witness information if you can, do not give the insurance company a recorded statement, and call Sansone & Lauber at 314-863-0500 right away. That is the direct answer. Pedestrian cases are serious. The injuries are often severe. The driver’s insurance company will start protecting itself fast. We move fast too, because video can disappear, witnesses can vanish, and early mistakes can weaken a strong case. Missouri law also gives pedestrians important protections in crosswalks, while fault can still be disputed depending on where and how the collision happened.
What You Should Do Right Away
- Call 911
- Get emergency medical care
- Make sure a police report is made
- Get the driver’s name, insurance, and plate number
- Take photos of the scene, vehicle, road, and your injuries
- Get witness names and phone numbers
- Do not argue with the driver
- Do not give an insurance adjuster a recorded statement
- Call Sansone & Lauber at 314-863-0500 for a free consultation
7 Steps We Recommend After a Missouri Pedestrian Accident
1. Get treated immediately
Do not wait to “see how you feel tomorrow.”
Pedestrian injuries are often worse than they first appear. Fast treatment protects your health and creates the medical record your case needs.
2. Call the police
You want the collision documented.
A police report can become critical evidence later, especially if the driver changes the story. Missouri’s driver guide says crashes involving injury require immediate reporting to police.
3. Photograph everything
Take pictures of:
- the car
- the crosswalk or roadway
- traffic lights or signs
- skid marks
- debris
- your injuries
- your torn or damaged clothing
Photos can help prove what happened before the scene changes.
4. Get witness information
Independent witnesses matter.
If someone saw the impact, get their name and phone number before they leave. Memories fade fast.
5. Preserve evidence
Keep:
- your shoes
- your clothing
- hospital papers
- medical bills
- prescriptions
- receipts
- discharge instructions
6. Do not talk to the insurance company alone
The insurer is not calling to help you maximize your case.
It is calling to protect its money.
7. Call us fast
The sooner you call us, the sooner we can work to preserve footage, find witnesses, and protect you from insurance tactics. We offer a free consultation, and you pay no fee unless we win. Call 314-863-0500 now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I was hit in a crosswalk in Missouri?
Missouri law says that when traffic signals are not in place or not operating, a driver must yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk when the pedestrian is on the driver’s half of the roadway or close enough from the other half to be in danger. Missouri law also says a driver cannot overtake and pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian.
What if I was hit outside a crosswalk?
You may still have a case.
Missouri law says pedestrians crossing outside a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally must yield to vehicles, but that does not automatically mean the driver is free from blame. Fault in pedestrian cases can still be contested, and Missouri comparative-fault principles can affect the value of the claim rather than automatically destroy it.
What if the driver says I stepped out too fast?
That is a common defense.
Missouri law does say a pedestrian cannot suddenly leave a curb or place of safety and enter the path of a vehicle that is so close the driver cannot yield. But that is only part of the analysis. The full facts, the speed, the location, the visibility, and the witness statements all matter.
What damages can I recover after being hit as a pedestrian?
Your claim may include:
- medical bills
- future treatment
- lost wages
- pain and suffering
- long-term disability
- other losses tied to the injury
Sansone & Lauber’s Missouri pedestrian-accident guidance specifically discusses medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the importance of building strong proof early.
How long do I have to sue in Missouri?
Missouri generally gives injured people five years to file many personal injury claims. That does not mean you should wait. Evidence can be lost long before the deadline.
How do I get the crash report?
If the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the collision, its crash-report page says you should wait 10 days before requesting a basic crash report, and it charges $6 for a basic report.
Why Choose Sansone & Lauber for Your Missouri Pedestrian Accident Case?
1. We know pedestrian cases
We already handle Missouri pedestrian accident claims and publish guidance focused on exactly what injured pedestrians should do next. We know how these cases are investigated and how insurance companies try to attack them.
2. We move fast
On our current pedestrian-accident guidance, we explain why speed matters: footage may be overwritten in days or weeks, witnesses forget details, and the insurance company starts working immediately. That is why we act fast.
3. We fight for full and fair compensation
Our firm’s stated goal is to help people recover full and fair compensation for injuries caused by negligence. We use the civil justice system to hold reckless people accountable.
4. You get direct access to us
Our firm explains that clients work closely with Ben Sansone and Gary Lauber and can speak directly with them when they need answers or updates.
5. You pay nothing unless we win
We offer a free consultation, and you do not pay legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Call Sansone & Lauber Now
If you were hit by a car as a pedestrian in Missouri, do not wait for the driver’s insurance company to control the story.
Do not guess about fault.
Do not let key evidence disappear.
Call Sansone & Lauber at 314-863-0500 now for a free consultation.
Let us protect the evidence.
Let us deal with the insurance company.
Let us fight for the compensation you deserve.
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