Bicycle & Truck Accident Results in Serious Injury
A Festus woman was involved in a Missouri bicycle accident on June 28, 2009, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Claracp E. Walsh, 59, of Festus, MO, was struck by a truck while she was on her bicycle about 6:25 in the evening. The 2007 GMC Sierra, driven by Melinda M. Lewis, 37, of Hillsboro, MO, was merging onto Route A from Sandy Valley Dr. just northeast of Hillsboro. Lewis failed to notice Walsh on her bicycle and stuck her. Walsh was then taken to St. Johns Medical Center with serious personal injuries.
Please keep Claracp in your thoughts and prayers as she recovers from her injuries.
The following statistics are from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for the year 2007:
Under Missouri law, bicyclists are subject to the same traffic laws as motorists. Due to this, bicycle riders deserve the same protection by these laws. Regardless of where you are in Missouri, victims of bicycle accidents involving vehicles deserve compensation to recover from things such as:
• Medical bills
• Emotional suffering
• Permanent disability
• Wrongful death
If you or a loved one has been injured or has died in a bicycle accident involving a vehicle, it is imperative that you contact a zealous and successful personal injury law firm like David Payne Law, LLC to start protecting your rights.
Based in Southwest Missouri, David Payne Law can help people who have been seriously injured or who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver.
Contact David Payne at 417.847.7516 if you have questions and would like to learn more regarding your claim. David will outline your legal rights and advise you in the direction that best serves you.
