When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the results can be devastating. Without protection, pedestrians are far more vulnerable to injury or death than occupants of vehicles. When such an accident is caused by the negligence of a driver, the pedestrian may be entitled to compensation for their pedestrian accident injuries. This is where a Chicago pedestrian accident lawyer from our personal injury law firm can help.
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Do I Need a Chicago Pedestrian Accident Attorney?
If someone else’s negligence caused your accident, you can file a personal injury claim without a lawyer. However, an experienced Chicago pedestrian accident attorney can greatly improve your chances of getting maximum compensation. Our Illinois pedestrian accident attorneys have the skills and resources to investigate the accident, gather evidence, negotiate with the insurance company, and take your case to trial if needed.
What Traffic Laws Protect Pedestrians in Illinois?
According to the Illinois Secretary of State, pedestrians have the right-of-way at marked and unmarked crosswalks, as well as intersections. Illinois law also requires drivers to exercise “due care” to avoid hitting pedestrians on any roadway.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Chicago
Pedestrian accidents in Chicago occur for various reasons, some of which include:
Can I Recover Compensation for a Chicago Pedestrian Accident?
Under Illinois personal injury law, pedestrian accident cases may recover:
Medical expenses and future medical bills
Lost wages and future loss of income
Pain and suffering (including physical pain, mental anguish, and diminished quality of life)
Disfigurement or disabilities
A wrongful death settlement for fatal accidents
How Much Is My Chicago Pedestrian Accident Case Worth?
Experienced pedestrian accident lawyers assess the value of cases for injured pedestrians, taking into account factors such as:
Severity of injuries/type and duration of treatment
Extent and permanency of physical impairment or disfigurement
Whether the victim can work after the accident
The value of lost wages and income replacement
Emotional distress or pain and suffering
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in Illinois for personal injury cases involving a pedestrian is generally two years from the date of the incident.
Contact Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Today
Contact a Chicago pedestrian accident lawyer at our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers if you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries due to a pedestrian accident. We offer potential clients a free consultation to review their case with one of our personal injury attorneys, who will discuss options for pursuing fair compensation.
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, an attorney from The Kryder Law Group, LLC is here to help.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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