At Mancini Law Group P.C., our pedestrian accident lawyers in Chicago know that some of our most visited tourist destinations, including the hub of city life in the Loop, our Magnificent Mile for shopping, a trip to Millennium Park, or a stroll down Navy Pier, are also some of our residents’ favorites, which can be fully enjoyed on foot.
Unfortunately, for new and long-time residents alike, being a pedestrian in a city of over 2.7 million people comes with its dangers, even when walkers and joggers are paying close attention to the traffic flows in and out of some of our most storied neighborhoods. Unfortunately, Chicagoans are not alone.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 6,300 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic collisions across the U.S. last year, reaching a thirty-year high and accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities — including the 165 pedestrians killed in Illinois crashes.
If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident in Illinois, or have lost a loved one who was hit by a vehicle while walking or jogging, contact our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers in Chicago to schedule a free consultation to discuss your financial recovery options today.
At Mancini Law Group P.C., we believe in Maximum Justice. Maximum Results.
The busiest traffic corridor in the U.S. was found on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago, which helps support our consistent ranking as the third worst city for traffic in the country.
Because of the heavy traffic patterns and the amount of time our motorists spend behind the wheel, driver impatience and frustration can become overwhelming factors that lead to traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities each year.
Unfortunately, when drivers are committed to making it through a light as opposed to sitting through a red light again, pedestrians crossing with the right of way often pay the price for their acceleration.
Other common causes of pedestrian accidents in Chicago may include:
If you have been injured while walking or jogging in Illinois, contact our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers in Chicago to schedule a free consultation to learn more about who can be held liable for your full financial recovery.
Almost 140,000 pedestrians were treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries in emergency departments across the country last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Depending on what type of car is involved, and how fast the vehicle was going, each pedestrian accident injury has the potential to be catastrophic, changing the individual’s life permanently going forward.
The most common types of pedestrian accident injuries in Chicago are:
Pedestrian accident injuries affect each of our clients differently, which is why we customize our cases to present a unique legal strategy that will allow us to pursue the absolute best outcome available for each client’s complete financial recovery needs.
At Mancini Law Group, P.C., our Chicago pedestrian accident lawyers understand that each of our client’s injuries will affect their life in a different way, based on their profession, and how their injuries impact their ability to make a living, participate in day-to-day activities, and overall quality of life.
We will review your complete pedestrian accident claim to ensure we are pursuing the maximum financial recovery for your unique case, which may include:
Your need for justice is our passion for justice, and our skilled pedestrian accident attorneys in Chicago will leave no detail to chance while outlining your claim, so you can pursue the financial recovery you are entitled to get your life back on track.
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We will fully outline your case and provide the skilled legal representation you need to pursue the financial recovery your loved one deserves while ensuring the negligent or abusive behavior does not harm another Illinois family going forward.
