Chicago Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Hit by a vehicle while walking? Get compensated for your injuries, pain, and suffering.

Damages You May Be Entitled to in a Pedestrian Accident Claim

• 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 your 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.

What To Do After a Pedestrian Accident

• 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 to ensure that everyone at the scene is safe.

• Document the Details

  If able, the accident victim should photograph and/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, like Strom Yen, to help ensure your rights as an injured pedestrian are protected. Your auto accident lawyer in Chicago can handle insurance adjusters, interview witnesses, gather additional evidence, and help you calculate how much your claim may be worth.