Chicago Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Helping Injured Victims In Chicago since 1977

What Damages Are Recoverable in Pedestrian Accident Claims?

• Medical Expenses

  Medical expenses for debilitating injuries vary depending on treatments like surgery (including metal implants and skin grafts), orthopedic casts, pain management options, rehabilitation, nursing home care, and aids for victims left with paraplegia/quadriplegia who may need walking and/or breathing aids. Cases involving permanently disabling conditions often conclude in victims receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses following the accident.

• Lost Wages

  Injuries interfere with work schedules and reduce a pedestrian accident victim’s ability to earn a living. Filing a personal injury lawsuit will assist you in recovering lost income that resulted from your accident. Our experienced Chicago injury lawyers can help you recover damages for missed work, income opportunities, and reduced earning ability. Rewards may include missed bonuses, pay raises, promotions, sales commissions, and tips/other non-salary benefits.

• Pain and Suffering

  Physical and mental pain and suffering are the by-products of the physical injury and trauma caused by pedestrian accidents. Victims may experience post accident effects like anxiety, depression, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, fear, shock, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). These non-economic damages are difficult to quantify. Awards are generally determined by multiplying the amount of economic damages by a number that reflects the severity of the injury.

Pedestrians At Risk for Serious Injuries

• Contact Emergency Medical Services/Receive Treatment

  Pedestrian accident victims are at high risk for a variety of severe injuries, so it’s important to get first responders on the way immediately after the crash. Even when injuries don’t appear to be severe at first, you should get checked out by a medical professional to identify internal injuries that may be present.

• Move out of the Roadway

  The driver should move out of traffic to prevent further collisions with other motorists. If the victim is in the roadway, the driver may need to wait for the ambulance before moving the vehicle. Emergency medical personnel will provide further assistance and give additional instruction tp ensure that people at the scene are safe.

• Document the Details

  If able, the accident victim will need to photograph or write down the details of the crash, such as the license plate numbers of all vehicles involved, insurance data, and contact information of the driver. Additionally, photographing crosswalks, traffic lights, and the accident scene can help a pedestrian accident attorney prove fault in a personal injury claim.

• Contact A Pedestrian Accident Attorney

  Contact a pedestrian accident attorney to help ensure your rights as an injured pedestrian are protected. Your Chicago auto accident lawyer can handle insurance adjusters, interview witnesses, gather additional evidence, and help you calculate how much your claim may be worth.

What Causes Pedestrian Accidents in Illinois?

• Distracted Drivers

• Speeding

• Failure to Yield

• Disobeying Traffic Signs/Signals

• Driver Impairment

Common Injuries Pedestrian Accident Victims Face

• Burns that can lead to infection and permanent scarring.

• Contusions (bruises) and lacerations (deep cuts) including internal body damage.

• Dental or facial injuries that may incorporate eye damage and vision loss

• Head trauma from second-impact is capable of causing concussions and more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) such as brain hemorrhaging that can result in lasting cognitive disabilities or even death.

• Spinal cord injuries, which may include paralysis (paraplegia/quadriplegia) or another loss of function and/or mobility due to fractures and herniation that cause spinal discs to bulge or slip.

• Orthopedic trauma that involves severe injury to the bones (breaks and fractures) or damage to other components of the musculoskeletal system (joints and/or soft tissues). Most often fractures and dislocations are found in the claimant’s hips, ribs, wrist, and even back/neck.