Learn your rights after a pedestrian accident in Wisconsin. Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin helps injured pedestrians hold negligent drivers accountable and recover fair compensation.
Every day, thousands of Wisconsin residents walk to work, school, or simply enjoy the outdoors. But when drivers fail to pay attention or yield the right of way, pedestrians are left defenseless. Without the protection of a vehicle, even a low-speed impact can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.
At Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin, we stand up for those who walk our streets, sidewalks, and crosswalks. For more than three decades, our attorneys have fought to hold negligent drivers accountable and secure justice for injured pedestrians and their families.
If you’ve been struck by a vehicle in Wisconsin, understanding your legal rights is the first step toward recovery.
Wisconsin reports hundreds of pedestrian injuries and dozens of deaths every year. Most of these accidents occur in urban areas like Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay — often near intersections, parking lots, and residential streets.
Many crashes could be prevented if drivers followed traffic laws and paid attention. Unfortunately, distracted driving, speeding, and carelessness have made Wisconsin’s roads increasingly dangerous for pedestrians.
The law is clear: drivers have a legal duty to watch for pedestrians and yield when required. When they fail to do so, victims have the right to pursue full compensation for their losses.
While every case is unique, many pedestrian crashes share similar causes. Some of the most frequent include:
Each of these causes represents driver negligence — and under Wisconsin law, negligent drivers can be held responsible for the harm they cause.
Wisconsin law gives pedestrians significant rights when crossing the street — and drivers are required to follow strict rules.
Key provisions include:
When drivers fail to yield, they violate state law and may be found liable for resulting injuries or fatalities.
Because pedestrians have no physical protection, the injuries are often catastrophic — even at low speeds. Common injuries include:
In the most tragic cases, pedestrian collisions lead to wrongful death, leaving families to face unimaginable grief and financial loss.
The attorneys at Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin help victims and families recover not only for their financial losses but also for their pain, suffering, and emotional trauma.
To recover compensation, you must prove that the driver’s negligence caused your injuries. This often requires detailed evidence such as:
Our legal team immediately begins an investigation to secure this evidence before it disappears. We also handle all communication with insurance companies so that you can focus on healing.
Wisconsin follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means your compensation can be reduced if you’re found partially at fault — for example, if you crossed against a signal or outside a crosswalk.
However, you can still recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If the driver bears more responsibility, they remain liable for your losses.
Insurance companies often use this rule to shift blame onto pedestrians, claiming you “came out of nowhere.” At Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin, we know these tactics — and we know how to defeat them using clear, factual evidence.
If you’ve been injured due to a driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages, including:
In wrongful death cases, surviving family members can also pursue damages for:
Our attorneys ensure that every aspect of your loss is carefully documented and presented to maximize recovery.
Winning a pedestrian accident case requires deep legal knowledge, investigative skill, and a willingness to take on powerful insurers. Our approach includes:
We prepare every case as if it will go before a jury — and that preparation gives our clients leverage and results.
For more than 30 years, Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin has been the voice for injury victims across the state. We don’t represent corporations or insurance companies — we represent people.
Our attorneys have recovered over $100 million for clients and are known for:
We believe in restoring balance and holding negligent drivers accountable, one case at a time.
If you’re struck by a vehicle, take these steps as soon as possible:
Prompt action is essential — evidence disappears quickly, and the law limits how long you have to file a claim.
When drivers fail to yield, pedestrians pay the price — often with devastating injuries and lifelong consequences. But under Wisconsin law, you have rights, and justice is possible.
At Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin, we fight for the people who walk our streets — holding negligent drivers accountable and ensuring victims are treated fairly.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident anywhere in Wisconsin, don’t wait. Contact Trial Lawyers of Wisconsin today for a free consultation. We’ll stand by your side, protect your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
