Pedestrian Accidents

Chicago, Illinois Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Far too many innocent pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles driven by inattentive and negligent motorists. When a pedestrian is hit by a car or commercial truck, serious injuries and even death can occur. At McGowan & Hull, we protect the rights of those who have been injured in pedestrian accidents. We provide experienced and attentive help as we seek full and fair compensation for their injuries.

If you or your loved one has been injured in a car-pedestrian accident, contact McGowan & Hull online or call 630-262-0366 or toll free at 800-871-4370 to arrange your free initial consultation.

We are available evenings and weekends by appointment, and if injuries prevent you from travelling to our Chicago or Geneva, Illinois locations, we can meet you in your home, at the hospital, or any other convenient location.

Seeking Compensation for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents

Our attorneys have more than 75 years of combined experience. We are dedicated to securing just compensation for clients who have sustained a serious personal injury or who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents.

As an injured pedestrian, you deserve legal representation that is fully committed to recovering compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages and other losses. As a surviving family member of a person who died in a pedestrian accident, you deserve representation that can provide the legal support your family needs at this tragic time.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

McGowan & Hull has substantial experience in motor vehicle accident cases and knowledge of how pedestrian accidents occur. We are able to swiftly identify what negligent action may have led to the accident. Pedestrian accidents are often caused by:

• Inattentive drivers in crosswalks who fail to yield to pedestrians or who fail to look for pedestrians when making turns
• Distracted driving, such as using a cell phone or texting while driving
• Excessive speed in residential areas
• Negligence in parking lots or when backing out of parking spaces

Understanding Illinois Insurance Coverage for Pedestrian Accidents

If you were hit by a motorist who does not have insurance, Illinois does not allow you to recover compensation from your own uninsured motorist policy. To recover monetary compensation, you must bring a civil case against the uninsured driver. Our firm offers representation in these types of cases.

If you or your loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident, contact McGowan & Hull today to arrange a free initial consultation. We represent injured clients on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay no attorneys' fees unless we recover compensation for you.