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Hartford Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

The carelessness of most motorists is usually the cause of many pedestrian accidents out there.

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Overview

The carelessness of most motorists is usually the cause of many pedestrian accidents out there. Accidents can be caused by negligent drivers in crosswalks, intersections, parking spaces, and many other places where pedestrians pass through.

If you or your loved ones were hit by a car that resulted in minor or severe injuries, our pedestrian accident lawyers that are based in Hartford, Wisconsin can be of help to provide legal advocacy and advice. We can help you handle your case so that you can be compensated for your medical expenses, wage loss, and other kinds of agony.

Pedestrian crossing the street Laws in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Statute 346.23 covers the guidelines that are related to crossing the street. The main cause of these accidents in Wisconsin is because most motorists neglect these guidelines covered in the law.

Different Types of Pedestrian Injuries in Wisconsin

A fair compensation from the party at fault is required to have the best chance of restoring your well being, financial stability, and improving your quality of life.

Pedestrians are always at a higher risk of severe injuries from both low and high-speed traffic accidents. They are usually vulnerable and without protection whenever they collide with a motor vehicle weighing several pounds which will result in significant physical trauma that could occur in driveways, parking areas, intersections, open roads, or crosswalks. Our pedestrian injury attorneys have many years of experience in injury cases such as:

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Spinal cord injury
Fractured bones
Head trauma
Contusions and lacerations
Traumatic brain injury

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Hit-and-Run Accidents

Sadly, a couple of drivers who are in a collision with other individuals sometimes fail to stop. These kinds of reckless drivers might injure their victims or even leave them seriously injured which could result in death. We know that victims of hit and run accidents might feel powerless. However, we are usually dedicated to ensuring that you get justice and compensation for the pain associated with a hit and run accident.

It can be quite hard to get compensated when involved in a hit and run accident, especially when you don’t know the identity of the driver. It would appear unrealistic to receive compensation from the insurer of the driver. Normally, the police will carry out investigations on the accident and try to find the culprit, as hit and run is considered a criminal act.

However, you can still receive compensation from your insurer even if you can’t locate the other driver. We can assist you in filing a dispute that will help you get your deserved compensation if you are uninsured or underinsured.

What is the Comparative Fault Law in Wisconsin?

If according to the condition and facts gathered concerning an accident, it was discovered that the injured party is to be partially blamed, it could mean that the injured victim would receive lower or no compensation. For instance, if the driver is discovered to be 90% at fault and the pedestrian is 10% at fault for the mishap, there would be a 10% reduction in the compensation that would be given to the victim.

Hartford, WI, Pedestrian Lawyers

Pedestrian accidents can be very agonizing, traumatic, and can also cause severe, life-threatening injuries. However, you don’t have to pass through this all alone. You can reach out to a professional lawyer today that will help you get fair compensation. Contact our Wisconsin-based Law Office in Hartford.