Mount Prospect is a village in Cook County, Illinois. It is located approximately 24 miles northwest of Chicago and just 4 miles north of the O’Hare International airport. If you are looking for a peaceful place to live in, Mount Prospect is just it. The village’s crime rate is well below the national average. No wonder why its official motto is "Where friendliness is a way of life." You can get from Chicago to Mount Prospect within 30 minutes via the Interstate-90.
The Kryder Law Group has helped residents of Mount Prospect for years. Our firm handles car, truck and motorcycle accidents for those injured in Mount Prospect, Illinois. We also handle workers’ compensation claims, premises liability claims, medical malpractice and all types of personal injury claims.
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Mount Prospect, Illinois at a Glance
Founding Date: Mount Prospect was founded in 1871 when Ezra Carpenter Eggleston, a real-estate agent, built a four-block residential area on farmland south of the railroad. He named the area Mount Prospect because it sat on the highest point in Cook County.
Population: 53,719 (as at 2019)
County In Illinois: Cook County
Annual Festivals/Events:
Mount Prospect Storefront StoryWalk – April 05
Mount Prospect Celebration of Cultures
Mount Prospect Garage Sale Weekend – May 21
Notable People from Mount Prospect, Illinois
Lee DeWyze, winner of American Idol Season 9
Bruce Boxleitner, actor and science-fiction writer, best known for roles in TV series Babylon 5 and Scarecrow and Mrs. King and films Tron and Tron: Legacy.
Ian Brennan, co-creator of Glee and Scream Queens
Brian Gregory, men’s basketball coach at University of South Florida, Dayton and Georgia Tech
Tom Lundstedt, baseball player, (Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins)
Ed Paschke, highly acclaimed artist, a leader in the Chicago Imagist style
Jennifer Morrison, actress (House, Once Upon a Time, Star Trek Into Darkness)
Anson Mount, actor
Phil Masi, baseball player for Boston Braves and Chicago White Sox
Timothy Miller, director of PR, Columbus Crew SC
Ben Weasel, lead singer and guitarist of band Screeching Weasel
Dave Kingman, 3-time MLB All-Star outfielder for Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants
Karen Zambos, fashion designer
Pari Pantazopoulos, professional soccer player (Chicago Fire)
Terry Moran, ABC News Senior National Correspondent
Mount Prospect Local Resources
Mount Prospect Fire Department Mount Prospect Fire Department (Headquarters) 111 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Phone: 847-870-5660
Emerson’s Ale House 113 S. Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 870-1996
Le Peep Cafe 10 E Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 797-9990
McDonald’s McDonald’s is a quick-service restaurant serving world-famous hamburgers, fries and shakes. 13 W. Rand Road Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (224) 347-2087
Mr Beef and Pizza Restaurant Catering Pizza Banquet Halls 1796 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 228-1210
Mrs P & Me 100 E. Prospect Avenue Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 259-9724
Olympus Gyros 412 W. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 253-5656
The Cotillion Banquets 360 S. Creekside Drive Palatine, IL 60074
The Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery 303 E. Kensington Road Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 749-0064
Trezeros Kitchen + Tap 302 W. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 749-4020
Professional Services
B & E Accounting & Tax CPA P.C. Services include: Accounting, Tax Service, Consulting, Quickbooks Setup/Training, IRS Notice, Payroll, etc 800 E Northwest Hwy #207 Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 818-1040
Chokshi Filippone Law, LLC Immigration – Real Estate – Estate Planning – Litigation – Business 401 E. Prospect Avenue, Suite 211 Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 346-5565
The Kryder Law Group Personal Injury Attorney If you are involved in any personal injury claim (getting injured due to the negligent action of another party), you can seek legal help and get financial compensation for your losses by contacting the Kryder Law Group, LLC. Address: 134 North LaSalle St. Suite 1515 Chicago, Illinois 60602 Phone: (312) 598-0739
Why Residents of Mount Prospect, Illinois Have Chosen The Kryder Law Group to Handle Their Personal Injury Cases
The Kryder Law Group is a personal injury law firm servicing Mount Prospect, Illinois and surrounding areas. Each personal injury lawyer at The Kryder Law Group has years of experience and has handled hundreds of accident claims. Each auto injury attorney has handled car, truck, bus and motorcycle accidents in the Mount Prospect area. In addition, the injury lawyers at The Kryder Law Group have handled work injuries, dog bite injuries, construction injuries, falls, nursing home neglect cases and many other types of injury claims for residents of Mount Prospect, Illinois and surrounding neighborhoods. You can be confident each injury lawyer at The Kryder Law Group has the experience to handle your personal injury case and maximize the value of your personal injury settlement or jury verdict.
Hear from Personal Injury Attorney Andrew Kryder
Cases Handled by The Kryder Law Group for Residents of Mount Prospect, Illinois
Auto Accidents
Bus Accidents
Truck accidents
Falls
Work Injuries
Commercial vehicle accidents with delivery trucks, Uber, Lyft, UPS, Fed Ex, Walmart and Amazon
Construction Accidents
Vicious Animal Attacks
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice, Birth Injuries, Failure to diagnose
Questions to Consider When Hiring a Mount Prospect Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Injury Claim
Is it worth hiring a Mount Prospect personal injury attorney for my auto accident or other personal injury claims?
If you have a serious injury, a lawyer can help you maximize your recovery. An experienced lawyer knows the value of your case and how to make an insurance company pay the maximum compensations for your pain and suffering. A Mount Prospect personal injury lawyer can also help you recover lost wages and other compensation you may be entitled to.
How much is my injury claim worth?
Every case is different, but you may be entitled to lost wages, medical bills, future medical bills, disability, loss of a normal life compensation, money for pain and suffering. The personal injury lawyers at the Kryder Law Group can evaluate your case for free. If you are in Mount Prospect and have questions regarding your auto or injury claim feel free to call us. The consultation is free and there is no charge for our work until we win your case.
How long will it take to settle my personal injury claim?
Some cases can be resolved quickly after your medical treatment has concluded. However, in other instances, cases can take longer if the injury causes permanent disability. The length of time a case resolves is heavily dependent on the length of your medical treatment. The longer and more extensive your medical care, the longer your case may take to resolve. If you live in Mount Prospect, Illinois and would like to discuss your case call the Kryder Law Group for a free analysis of your case. It is important to understand your rights.
If I live in Mount Prospect, Illinois, what will I get in my free personal injury consultation?
We like to understand the goals and expectations of every client before we begin. That is why the Kryder Law Group provides a free personal injury consultation to every client.
We will evaluate the strength or weakness of your case.
We will identify all compensation you can potentially recover.
We will evaluate the existence of available insurance.
We will discuss your injury and whether specialists are needed.
We will evaluate whether expert testimony is needed for your case.
We will listen to you and answer any questions you may have.
We can provide advice on the paperwork you may have received and what to do with it.
Can I get a loan on my injury case?
Attorneys are not allowed to loan their clients money, but some companies specialize in providing loans to victims of injury claims. Whether you qualify and the amount of the loan is up to the loan company. Your attorney can help you apply if you have an injury claim. Learn more about this topic.
Learn about Mount Prospect, IL and The Kryder Law Group.
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