Eldon, MO (December 16, 2021) – An automobile accident reported in Miller County sent one man to a local hospital with injuries. At around 6:30 p.m., on December 14, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on North Godfrey Avenue.
Reports from authorities show that 37-year-old Trevor Tompkins was walking in the area of 214 North Godfrey Avenue. For unknown reasons, he was struck by a 2017 Ford Explorer.
Tompkins sustained injuries in the accident. He was transported to Lake Regional Hospital for care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Trevor Tompkins at this time. We hope for his full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Missouri
Car accidents in the state of Missouri leave tens of thousands of people with injuries each year. In many cases, victims are rushed from the scene of their accidents to local hospitals for emergency medical care. After going through emergency surgery, many victims have to spend weeks off work to recover. Although most people are careful and are considerate of other motorists sharing the road, we see many crashes take place due to driver error. This is especially true in accidents involving pedestrians. In fact, over 80% of traffic-related incidents involve some form of negligence.
In Missouri, some of the leading causes of crashes include:
- Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Drivers who are speeding
- Drivers who fail to yield the right of way
- Drivers who are distracted by phones and other objects
These and other acts of negligence often lead to life-altering crashes that force victims out of work for several weeks. When victims are harmed in accidents, through no fault of their own, they may have legal options available to recover. Working with a responsive Eldon pedestrian accident attorney can help to ensure you are in the best position possible to get justice.
Eldon Personal Injury Lawyers
Our team at Peterson & Associates, P.C., is committed to helping our clients recover after being hurt in motor vehicle crashes through no fault of their own. Our Eldon personal injury attorneys strive to help injured victims get the justice and compensation they deserve after being injured in crashes caused by the actions of drivers.
If you have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, caused by the negligence of another driver, it is crucial that you reach out to our team as soon as possible to explore legal options available to you. We at Peterson & Associates, P.C. strive to help each person we work with recover in the best way imaginable from their crashes. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Missouri at 816-888-8888 to meet with our team of responsive attorneys at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you recover from your accident and move forward.
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Disclaimer: As a well-respected member of the Kansas City, Missouri business community, Peterson & Associates, P.C. is always looking to increase the safety of and bring overall safety for all Missouri residents. We hope that by bringing awareness to the dangers associated with driving that people will exercise additional caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being injured in a serious crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. This post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
