Chicago Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Pedestrian accidents happen quickly and frequently in a major city where millions of people travel by foot across busy streets. Chicago sees an extremely high volume of foot traffic and unfortunately, many pedestrians suffer serious injuries when cars and other vehicles fail to pay proper attention. In 2009 alone, there were 111 pedestrians fatally injured in the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation reports, with nearly one-quarter of those deaths occurring to pedestrians aged 65 or older. An additional 5,231 pedestrians were injured in crashes.

If you or a loved one has become seriously injured in a pedestrian accident and you feel someone else is to blame, you may have questions about your legal rights to compensation. The experienced Chicago pedestrian accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. can help. Contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.

Experienced in Chicago Pedestrian Accident Claims

Under Illinois law, pedestrians do not have the right of way unless they are in a crosswalk. If you are injured as a pedestrian, you need a lawyer who can properly document the accident scene and establish exactly what happened and who was to blame. The law will not automatically favor you as a pedestrian, so it’s important to find representation from a firm experienced in Illinois pedestrian accident claims.

The pedestrian accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have worked with injury victims hurt as a result of numerous accident scenarios, including:

  • Negligent drivers
  • Negligent delivery drivers
  • Poor property maintenance
  • Sidewalk or parking defects
  • Improper signs
  • Roadway debris.

If you have been hurt as a pedestrian and you have grounds for legal action, you may be eligible for damages including:

  • Medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Additional financial or personal losses.

However, you can only recover these damages if your case is handled by a lawyer who understands Illinois law and has the resources and experience to conduct a thorough investigation and build a detailed case designed to protect your rights and interests.

At Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., our Chicago pedestrian accident lawyers have three decades of experience in representing injury victims and we know how to prepare an effective claim on your behalf. We will clearly establish who was to blame for your accident, because proving negligence on the part of a driver or other entity is vital to the success of your case.

We understand how to thoroughly conduct pedestrian accident investigations, preserve important evidence and collect the medical records necessary to demonstrate the extent of your injuries and your long term health status. We work with qualified medical experts who can review the facts of your case to provide informed opinions about your medical condition and the damage caused by your injuries.

Contact Our Chicago Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Today

For 30 years, the pedestrian accident attorneys at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. have represented pedestrian accident victims in legal claims across Illinois, including Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County. Our legal professionals understand the emotional, physical and financial turmoil that serious pedestrian accident injuries can cause – and we remain committed to helping our clients rebuild their lives.

We have obtained substantial recoveries across the nation on behalf of our clients – over 170 cases with a minimum result of $1 million, totaling more than $600 million in various types of personal injury, accident and wrongful death cases. If you have additional questions or need help with a Chicago pedestrian accident case, please contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation at 877.420.1305.