Chicago Pedestrian Accident Lawyers & Bicycle Injury Attorneys
Chicago is continually ranked one of the nation's most walkable cities. And thanks to the efforts of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, our city features miles upon miles of bus lanes. Of course, Chicago is also one of the nation's most congested metropolitan areas. And when heavy car, truck and bus congestion mixes with bicyclists and pedestrians, you create a recipe for vehicle-pedestrian and vehicle-bicycle accidents.
Distracted driving, cell phone use and texting (among pedestrians as well as motorists) are also statistically significant causes of devastating injuries, which occur most often for pedestrians and cyclists alike in crosswalks and intersections.
Pedestrian and cyclists generally suffer more than just bumps and bruises when involved in even minor collisions. Injuries often include:
- Brain Injuries
- Crushed or Broken Bones
- Internal Injuries
- Soft Tissue Damage
- Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis
- Serious Pavement Burns
- Knee, Neck & Back Injuries
- Wrongful Death
Sadly, the most common victim of both bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents are children and young adults.
Fighting for the Compensation Our Clients Deserve
If you or a loved one is injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident that involves a car, truck, bus or any other motorized vehicle, call Adler & Adler, P.C. at (312) 443-1488 for information about your rights and options and for guidance through the insurance and compensation process. Insurance companies are under no obligation to inform you of your rights and may use what your statement to attempt to reduce or deny your claim. Unfortunately, insurers try to cover as little of your claim as possible, often attempting to undervalue your injuries.
The injury attorneys at Adler & Adler aggressively fight for our clients' rights to full compensation for all types of auto accident injuries. We work tirelessly to ensure our clients' rights are upheld and to collect the compensation that each case deserves.
With more than 50 years of combined Illinois accident law experience, senior partners Mark Adler and Valerie Harris Adler bring authoritative, expert knowledge to each injury claim—knowledge that is critical to obtaining full compensation for victims of serious and catastrophic injuries. While most cases are negotiated and settled out of court, we are always prepared to stand up to insurance company defense teams and take a case a jury trial if doing so will lead to an optimal financial outcome for our client.
While each case is different, compensation depends on many factors, including the severity of your injuries and recovery time. We work on behalf of our clients to seek maximum compensation for all damages, including:
- Related Medical Expenses, including hospital and physician bills, prescriptions, physical therapy, and medical equipment
- Future Medical Care, including anticipated surgeries, long-term care, rehabilitation and other related expenses
- Lost Wages & Future Loss of Income and/or Earnings Capacity
- Pain & Suffering
- Loss of Limbs and Permanent Impairments
- Loss of a Normal Life
Who Is Responsible for Your Injuries?
All drivers of any type of motor vehicle must use reasonable care to avoid injuring others. Reasonable care includes obeying all federal and Illinois laws, keeping your vehicle maintained, not driving while impaired, and using the care an average person would use while driving. Not using reasonable care may be considered negligence—and the driver or drivers who caused the collision may be liable for damages.
Through thorough accident investigation, your attorney at Adler & Adler can determine the party or parties either partially or fully liable for your injuries. The results may be surprising. Accident injuries may involve not only one insurance claim, but rather, depending on the circumstances of an accident, multiple auto insurance claims or even a product liability claim. If you have been injured in a work-related accident, you may have a workers' compensation claim as well as a personal injury claim.
24-Hour Hotline: 312.443.1488
Injuries aren't limited to business hours! That's why the attorneys at Adler & Adler, P.C. are available 24-hours a day. If you, a friend or family member are injured in a pedestrian or bike accident, maximize your claim by contacting us immediately through our 24-Hour Hotline: (312) 443-1488. We offer free initial consultations. If we don't recover compensation on your behalf, you don't pay.
Accident Information
Adler & Adler offers many resources for Illinois drivers and cyclists, including information on:
