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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Hallsville, MO. Pedestrian accidents can cause unthinkable damage that has the potential to affect you and your family for months, years or even the rest of your life. The Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer team aids the injured throughout Missouri and Southern Illinois by giving them the skillful legal representation that large insurance companies have access to. We are here to defend your rights, hold the people that harmed you accountable and win you the complete compensation you need to truly recover. Reach out to a Hallsville, MO pedestrian accident lawyer today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a complimentary case evaluation.

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How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents? | Hallsville, MO Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

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

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

According to the Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics, in 2020 175 Illinois non-passengers died in accidents and 3,138 were harmed.

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in Hallsville, MO?

While drivers owe other drivers, passengers and pedestrians a duty of care, there are safety measures pedestrians must follow according to Illinois and Missouri laws:

  • According to Missouri Revised Statute §300.375 and 625 ILCS 5/11-1002:
    • Pedestrians must obey traffic signals.
    • When traffic signals are not present, vehicles should yield to a pedestrian that is halfway across the street.
    • Pedestrians cannot all of a sudden run into traffic in a way that a driver will not be able to account for them before hitting them.
  • Under Missouri Revised Statute §300.390 and 625 ILCS 5/11-1003:
    • Any pedestrian crossing where there is no crosswalk and not at an intersection must yield to vehicles.
    • Pedestrians must yield to roadway traffic when a pedestrian tunnel has been provided.
  • In both Missouri and Illinois, you cannot go between adjacent intersections where traffic signals are present except at a crosswalk.

who knows how to apply Missouri or Illinois law to your case. Get in touch with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Hallsville, MO straight away at 866-382-4167.


Who Is at-Fault for My Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Hallsville, MO?

That changes between cases. Some of the people, companies and organizations your attorney at Halvorsen Klote can hold at-fault include:

  • The driver, for instance if they were driving drowsy, or otherwise driving negligently.
  • A car manufacturer in a product liability claim, for instance if a motorcycle wobbles at high speeds.
  • The government body who are charged with overseeing the safety of an intersection or street, for example if there a sign that makes someone crossing the street or on the side of the road difficult to see from a vehicle.

In some claims, multiple people, companies and organizations may share liability. For example, if a drunk driver hits you in a lowly lit crosswalk, you may be able to seek compensation from the driver and the public agency who were supposed to keep the area secure for pedestrians. Your pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will look into every possible at-fault party in your accident in order to win you the best possible financial recovery you deserve. This is particularly important if your damages exceed a driver's policy limit and your own underinsured motorist coverage.

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

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

According to Missouri Revised Statute §537.060, you can still recover some compensation even if you are 99% to blame for the accident. However, in Illinois, according to 735 ILCS 5/2-1116 you would excluded from anything if you were more than 50% responsible.

Insurance adjusters often try to use comparative negligence to lessen your payout, or avoid reimbursing you entirely. Your Hallsville, MO pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will handle the insurance adjuster and ensure you are not taken advantage of by an unsympathetic insurance company.

What Will a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Hallsville, MO Do for Me?

Your Hallsville, MO pedestrian accident lawyer at Haloversen Klote will use our legal knowledge to level the playing field. When you hire us, we start investigating immediately. We work to constantly let you know the current status of claim so you are not left in the dark. In addition, your Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer will:

  • Gather all relevant evidence, such as eyewitness dispositions, pictures, police reports and more.
  • Work with our network of Hallsville, MO crash experts to help ascertain liability for your injuries.
  • Work in tandem with our network of Hallsville, MO medical experts to ensure we know the precise worth of your claim.
  • Manage all investigation, documentation, litigation and mediation so you can focus on healing.
  • Fight back against insurance adjusters who do not want to pay you what they owe you.
  • Take the fight to trial when we cannot get a fair financial recovery in negotiations.

How Much Is My Injury Claim Worth?

That depends on the specifics of your case, the severity of your injuries and the experience and knowledge of your Hallsville, MO injury claim lawyer. We can help you recover a financial restitution for:

  • Property damage, for example damage to your car
  • Wage loss for any time periods where your injury did not allow you to work
  • Decreased earning potential if your injuries result in disability
  • Medical costs, for instance:
    • Urgent care visits
    • Subsequent doctors' appointments
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs
    • Prescriptions
    • Surgeries
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress

Your Hallsville, 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 a family member was hurt in an accident because of someone else's negligence, trust in your Hallsville, MO pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote to be there when you need help the most. We know you did not expect or deserve to become injured. Our Hallsville, MO clients matter to us and we will stand by your side until you get justice for your injuries. We charge no attorneys' fees unless we win. Call a Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer in Hallsville, MO today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a free case review.


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.