Lavon Carthen, 45, struck and killed by vehicle on New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, Missouri
Police identify wheelchair-bound man killed in crash on New Halls Ferry
Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department have identified a pedestrian who was struck by a car and killed last week along New Halls Ferry Road.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone suffers a serious personal injury, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of disability, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies from their injuries, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of personal injury victims and their families.