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When someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, the effects can reach far beyond the accident itself. You may be facing medical expenses, time away from work, ongoing pain and uncertainty about how you will support yourself and your family.
Located in Edwardsville, Walton Telken Bragee represents injured individuals and families throughout Madison County. Our attorneys handle serious personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from motor vehicle crashes, workplace accidents, medical negligence, dangerous products and unsafe property conditions.
We serve clients throughout Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville, Troy, Highland, Alton, Granite City, Wood River, Bethalto, Godfrey, Maryville and surrounding Madison County communities.
Madison County is one of the largest and most heavily traveled counties in the Metro East. Its transportation system includes major interstates, high-volume commercial corridors, industrial areas, growing suburban communities and rural roads.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s 2024 crash data, Madison County recorded:
These figures demonstrate how frequently serious collisions affect Madison County residents, commuters and visitors.
Walton Telken Bragee represents people injured in Madison County cases involving:
Madison County is crossed by several of Southwestern Illinois’ busiest transportation routes. The county’s roadway network includes:
Drivers may encounter heavy commuter traffic around Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville and Troy, along with commercial truck traffic moving through the I-55, I-70, I-255 and I-270 corridors. Routes near Alton, Granite City, Wood River and other industrial communities may also carry tankers, construction vehicles, delivery trucks and other commercial traffic.
The Illinois Department of Transportation provides county highway maps and annual traffic-count maps showing the extensive network of state, federal and local roads serving Madison County.
Most serious crashes are preventable. They frequently happen because a driver, trucking company, property owner, employer or other party fails to act with reasonable care.
Common causes include:
Texting, adjusting navigation systems, eating, talking with passengers and other distractions can take a driver’s eyes, hands or attention away from the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains that safe driving requires a motorist’s full attention.
Speeding reduces the amount of time a driver has to recognize and respond to danger. It can also increase the severity of the injuries caused by a collision. NHTSA identifies speeding as a major traffic-safety risk to drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others sharing the road.
Alcohol, illegal drugs and certain medications can interfere with judgment, coordination and reaction time. Impaired drivers may drift between lanes, miss traffic signals, misjudge distances or fail to respond to changing traffic conditions.
Truck crashes may result from driver fatigue, distracted driving, improper loading, inadequate maintenance, excessive speed or pressure to meet unrealistic delivery schedules.
Large trucks also have longer stopping distances and much larger blind spots than passenger vehicles, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Rain, snow, ice, fog, construction zones and poorly maintained roadways can make driving more dangerous. Drivers are still expected to reduce their speed and adjust their behavior when conditions make normal travel unsafe.
Collisions involving tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles can be especially complex. Responsibility may extend beyond the driver to include:
Evidence such as electronic logging information, inspection records, onboard data, maintenance documents and employment records can be lost or destroyed if it is not preserved promptly.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s crash-data resources provide information about fatal, injury and property-damage crashes involving commercial trucks and buses.
A serious accident can cause injuries requiring months or years of treatment. Some people may never fully return to their previous health, employment or level of independence.
Common injuries include:
Even injuries that initially appear manageable can worsen over time. Seeking prompt medical attention helps protect your health and creates documentation connecting your condition to the accident.
Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may be able to pursue compensation for:
In a fatal accident case, eligible family members may also be able to pursue damages through an Illinois wrongful death claim.
After an accident:
An insurance company may ask you to provide a recorded statement shortly after the crash. Before doing so, make sure you understand your rights and obligations. Statements can be taken out of context and later used to challenge your claim.
Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, many Illinois personal injury lawsuits must generally be filed within two years after the claim accrues. Different rules may apply to claims involving government entities, medical negligence, minors and other circumstances.
You should not wait until the deadline is approaching. Evidence may disappear, surveillance footage may be overwritten and witnesses’ memories may fade.
When a civil lawsuit is filed locally, it may be handled through the Madison County court system. The Madison County Courthouse is located in Edwardsville and is part of Illinois’ Third Judicial Circuit.
Many cases are resolved through settlement negotiations without a trial. However, preparing a case thoroughly from the beginning helps ensure that the responsible party and insurance company understand that the claim is being taken seriously.
Walton Telken Bragee is headquartered in Madison County and represents injured clients throughout Illinois and Missouri.
Our attorneys can:
WTB handles cases involving vehicle crashes, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, defective products and other acts of negligence. The firm offers free consultations and contingency-fee representation, meaning clients pay no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.
You do not have to face the insurance company alone. Walton Telken Bragee can review what happened, explain your legal options and help you determine the next step.
Call 618-272-2284 or contact Walton Telken Bragee online for a free consultation.
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Best service, advice, and outcome our family could have asked for. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of representation in personal injury claims.
Easy location right in Edwardsville. Attorneys are all really good at what they do in getting what their clients deserve! They are patient and make sure you understand exactly what is happening through your entire process.
So far so good. I can say this Micah one of the lawyers there is really competent so far. The verdict still out but I like his knowledge of law and he is strategic. I will follow up with my review once this is over with.
Had a positive experice. I recommend them to all my friends and family.
They are very professional, experienced and made everything easy for us to understand through every step. The staff is always friendly and helpful as well. Would give more stars if I could.
I can’t praise Mr. Walton enough; he was caring and compassionate, along with being completely upfront with all information. If you or a loved one has been injured due to negligence, this firm is the one to go to; you won’t be sorry.
In his two decades of practice, Troy has successfully resolved several plaintiff’s personal injury cases resulting in significant recoveries to his clients. Troy’s compassionate client advocacy has also resulted in major successes against powerful entities such as the U.S. Army and the Illinois State Troopers.
Years of experience: Over 25 years
Bar Admissions: Illinois, 2001 and Missouri, 2000
Location: St. Louis, MO
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Attorney Troy E. Walton, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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