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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Madison, IL. Pedestrians are at heightened risk when drivers act recklessly, and pedestrian accidents can cause terrible injuries that lead to sudden financial, emotional and physical hardships for the injured party. The Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer team aids the injured throughout Missouri and Southern Illinois by giving them the talented legal support that large insurance companies have access to. We are here to fight for your your rights on your behalf, hold the people that harmed you responsible and secure you the full financial recovery you need to truly recover. Get in touch with a Madison, IL pedestrian accident lawyer today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a complimentary consultation.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics | Madison, IL Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that, in the United States in 2019, there were 6,205 pedestrian deaths 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 were harmed.

According to reporting from the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2020 175 Illinois pedestrians were killed in accidents and 3,138 suffered injuries.

What Are My Other Rights and Duties as a Pedestrian in Madison, IL?

While drivers of cars, trucks and motorcycles owe other drivers, passengers and pedestrians 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, vehicles should stop when a pedestrian is halfway across the crosswalk.
    • Pedestrians cannot all of a sudden run into traffic in a way that a driver will not be able to see them in time.
  • According to 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 placed.
  • In both states, you cannot go between adjacent intersections where there are traffic signals except at a crosswalk.

who knows how to apply Missouri or Illinois law to your injury claim. Contact a pedestrian accident lawyer in Madison, IL straight away at 866-382-4167.


Who Is Liable for My Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Madison, IL?

That will vary based on the exact causes of your injuries. Some of the parties your attorney at Halvorsen Klote can hold to blame include:

  • The driver, for instance if they were not paying attention, or otherwise acted behind the wheel in a negligent manner.
  • A motor vehicle manufacturer, dealer or mechanic in a product liability case, for example if a car's tires are prone to blowing out.
  • The public agency who are charged with keeping a particular area safe, for example if there a sign that makes a pedestrian difficult to see from a car.

In some claims, multiple people, companies and organizations may share liability. For example, if a drowsy driver hits when they could not see you coming because of a sign, we may be able to help you seek compensation from the driver and the government entity who were supposed to keep the area safe for pedestrians. Your pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will conduct a full investigation into your accident in order to win you the maximum financial recovery you are entitled to. This is especially important if one party cannot pay all of your damages, and the rest exceeds your underinsured motorist coverage.

Can I Still Recover Compensation in Madison, IL if My Pedestrian Accident Was Partially My Fault?

Both Missouri and Illinois have what's known as a "comparative negligence" rule. In either state, you will receive compensation for the percentage of the accident you are not responsible for. For example, if the sum of your damages is $100,000, but the fact finder ascertains you are bear 20% of the responsibility for your injuries, you would collect $80,000.

Under Missouri Revised Statute §537.060, you can still recover some compensation even if you are 99% to blame for the accident. However, in Illinois, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-1116 you would would not be able to collect anything if you bear over half of the liability for the accident.

Trying to move fault onto you is a common tactic insurance companies use to avoid paying out claims. Your Madison, IL pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will deal directly with the insurance adjuster and ensure you are not manipulated by a callous insurance company.

What Will a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Madison, IL Do for Me?

Your Madison, IL pedestrian accident lawyer at Haloversen Klote will utilize our legal expertise to let an insurance adjuster know that they are going to have to pay you for all of your damages. When you hire us, we get started on your case right away. We also constantly let you know the current status of claim so you are not left in the dark. Additionally, your Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer will:

  • Acquire all relevant evidence, such as eyewitness testimony, pictures, police reports and more.
  • Work in concert with our network of Madison, IL crash experts to help determine accountability for your injuries.
  • Work in concert with our network of Madison, IL medical experts to precisely value your damages.
  • Handle all investigation, documentation, litigation and negotiation so you can focus on healing.
  • Stand up to insurance companies who do not want to pay you what they owe you.
  • Take your case in front of a judge and jury when we cannot get a fair financial recovery in mediation.

How Much Is My Injury Claim Worth?

That depends on the individual circumstances of your case, the severity of your injuries and the skill of your Madison, IL injury claim lawyer. With our assistance you can collect compensation for:

  • Property damage, for example damage to your car
  • Wage loss from time spent recovering
  • Decreased earning potential if your injuries result in disability
  • Medical costs, for instance:
    • Emergency room visits
    • Subsequent doctors' visits
    • Assistive devices such as wheelchairs
    • Prescriptions
    • Surgeries
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish

Your Madison, IL 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 harmed in an accident because of someone else's negligence, your Madison, IL pedestrian accident lawyer at Halvorsen Klote will fight for you to get you the compensation you are owed. You do not have to go it alone when someone else turns your life upside down. We take all of our client's cases in Madison, IL personally and will stand by your side throughout your claim. You do not pay unless we win. Call a Halvorsen Klote pedestrian accident lawyer in Madison, IL 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.