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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Barnhart, MO. Pedestrians are at increased risk when drivers act negligent, and pedestrian accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that create sudden financial, emotional and physical hardships for the injured party. The Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer team has dedicated their careers to battling against large insurance companies that try to avoid their obligation to reimburse you. We are here to defend your rights, hold the people that hurt you accountable and get you the complete financial recovery you need to be made whole again. Get in touch with a Barnhart, MO pedestrian accident lawyer today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a complimentary consultation.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics | Barnhart, MO Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that, nationwide in 2019, there were 6,205 pedestrian fatalities and over 76,000 injuries.

According to data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Traffic Compendium, in 2020 in Missouri 132 non-passengers were killed in crashes and 1,314 pedestrians sustained injuries.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2020 175 Illinois pedestrians died in crashes and 3,138 were injured.

What Are My Other Rights and Duties as a Pedestrian in Barnhart, MO?

While drivers of cars, trucks and motorcycles owe everyone else on the Barnhart, MO roads a duty of care, pedestrians also have certain obligations under Illinois and Missouri laws:

  • Under Missouri Revised Statute §300.375 and 625 ILCS 5/11-1002:
    • Pedestrians must obey traffic signals.
    • When there are no traffic signals, cars, trucks and motorcycles must stop when a pedestrian is approaching the halfway point in the road.
    • Pedestrians cannot all of a sudden run into traffic in a way that makes it impossible for a driver to yield.
  • Under Missouri Revised Statute §300.390 and 625 ILCS 5/11-1003:
    • If there is no crosswalk, and a pedestrian is not at an intersection, they must wait for vehicles to pass before stopping.
    • Pedestrians must yield to roadway traffic when a pedestrian bridge has been implemented.
  • In both Missouri and Illinois, you cannot go between adjacent intersections where there are traffic signals except at a crosswalk.

Because pedestrian laws in Missouri and Illinois are relatively complicated, it's key to seek out a pedestrian accident lawyer in Barnhart, MO as soon as possible if you were hurt in a pedestrian accident. Contact a pedestrian accident lawyer in Barnhart, MO straight away at 866-382-4167.


Who Can I Hold Accountable for My Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Barnhart, MO?

That depends on the specifics of your case. Some of the people, companies and organizations commonly found liable are:

  • The driver, for instance if they were driving drowsy, or otherwise driving recklessly.
  • A motor vehicle manufacturer in a product liability lawsuit, for instance if a motorcycle wobbles at high speeds.
  • The government agency responsible for overseeing the safety of an intersection or street, for example if there are malfunctioning traffic lights.

In some claims, we can hold various people, companies and organizations to blame. For example, if a drunk driver hits you in a lowly lit crosswalk, you may be able to get a financial recovery from the driver and the municipal body who were supposed to keep the area secure for pedestrians. Your pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will conduct a full investigation into your accident in order to win you the great financial recovery you are owed. This is extremely important if one party cannot pay all of your damages, and the rest surpasses your underinsured motorist coverage.

What if I Am Partially At Fault for My Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Barnhart, MO?

Both Missouri and Illinois have what's known as a "comparative negligence" rule. In either state, you may still recover compensation for your compensation, but it will be reduced based on the percentage of fault you share for the accident. For example, if the sum of your damages is $100,000, but the fact finder determines you share 30% of the blame, your final award will be $70,000.

Pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute §537.060, even if it's found that the accident was 99% your fault, you would still get 1% of your damages. However, in Illinois, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-1116 you would excluded from anything if you bear over half of the liability for the accident.

Insurance adjusters often try to use comparative negligence to lessen your payout, or avoid compensating you entirely. Your Barnhart, MO pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will handle the insurance adjuster and make sure you are not manipulated by a callous insurance company.

How Can a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Barnhart, MO Help With My Case?

Your Barnhart, MO pedestrian accident lawyer at Haloversen Klote will use our legal knowledge to get justice for you and your loved ones. When you hire us, we will immediately work to determine who is liable for your injuries. We work to give you a personalized, client-based experience where you know exactly where your case is at. Additionally, your Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer will:

  • Acquire all evidence to help with your claim, such as eyewitness dispositions, pictures, police records and more.
  • Work in concert with our network of Barnhart, MO wreck experts to help determine liability for your injuries.
  • Work in tandem with our network of Barnhart, MO medical experts to precisely value your damages.
  • Manage all investigation, documentation, litigation and negotiation so you can spend your energy on healing.
  • Stand up to insurance companies who do not want to pay you what they owe you.
  • Take your case to trial when we cannot get the settlement offer you deserve in mediation.

How Much Compensation Should I Expect to Receive?

That depends on the particulars of your case, the extent of your damages and the talent and dedication of your Barnhart, MO injury claim lawyer. We can help you secure compensation for:

  • Property damage, for example damage to your car
  • Lost wages from time spent recovering
  • Diminished earning capacity if your injuries result in disability
  • Medical bills, such as:
    • Urgent care visits
    • Follow up visits
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs
    • Medications
    • Surgeries
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental distress

Your Barnhart, MO pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote knows how to properly value claims and get you the full financial recovery you are entitled to.

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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident that was not their fault, your Barnhart, MO pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will fight for you to get you the compensation you are entitled to. We know you did not expect or deserve to become injured. Our Barnhart, MO clients matter to us and we will stand by your side throughout your claim. You do not pay unless we win. Call a Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer in Barnhart, MO today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a complimentary consultation.


Joel Halvorsen

Joel Halvorsen

Attorney at Law

Joel Halvorsen and his partner Greg Klote founded the Halvorsen Klote law firm on the principle that injured people and their families should have access to the same quality legal representation as large insurance companies.


Greg Klote

Greg Klote

Attorney at Law

Greg Klote is a partner and founder of Halvorsen Klote.

Greg has successfully fought for people who were injured through no fault of their own. He became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of those who have been wronged and treated unfairly.