Missouri Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

The tragic events of December 10, 2010, left one Missouri student dead and one in jail. In Springfield, a Mizzou student ran off the road and onto the sidewalk near St. Louis Street and Fremont Avenue. The driver was badly injured, and was hospitalized before being released to the police with a charge of involuntary manslaughter. A pedestrian, another student, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver spent less than a month in the Greene County Jail before posting a bond of $25,000. Springfield authorities are diligently searching the minute details of the crash like engine RPMs, brake capability, and seatbelt use to determine the driver’s liability. Shockingly, they have also requested his medical records. They seem to be looking for an explanation of certain unsettling blood test results.

A Missouri wrongful death accident, such as this is an all-too-common occurrence, according to the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation. Every year, 1400 pedestrians in Missouri are injured by motor vehicles. The MBPF estimates that, of those injured, about seventy Missouri pedestrians die every year. In fact, in November 2010, a high school student was hit and killed by a school bus while walking to school in St. Joseph Missouri.

The death of a child is an inconsolable loss for the family left behind. If your child or someone you love has been injured or has died because of the careless actions of a Missouri driver, the skilled personal injury attorneys at Page Law can help. Contact a wrongful death lawyer at Page Law in St. Louis today for a free consultation.

During this difficult time, you will need an attorney with experience to guide you and obtain just compensation for your incredible loss. Though we know that no monetary award can ever replace a loved one, our thoughtful and aggressive attorneys will help you obtain fair compensation under the circumstances. Call (314) 322-8515 for a free consultation today.

Source: News-Leader.com