Getting hit by a car is terrifying, especially if you are a pedestrian. Not surprisingly, the injuries in pedestrian accident cases are typically serious or catastrophic. If you or a family member has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you need an experienced lawyer on your side right away.
The law office of Maritote Law, provides accident representation to people in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties since 1981. He has been handling personal injury cases since 1981. You and your family can trust in his experience and his knowledge of Illinois personal injury law. For a free consultation, please
contact the firm online today.
In 2012, nearly 5,000 pedestrians were hit by vehicles in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety. Over 4,600 of these collisions resulted in injuries, with more than 100 resulting in
fatalities.
Pedestrians who are hit by vehicles can suffer serious injuries such as:
These types of injuries may result in temporary or permanent disability. In the most severe accidents, they may result in the wrongful death of the pedestrian.
Attorney R. Mark Maritote will fight for your right to collect compensation for your past, current and future losses associated with the accident. This may include medical expenses, lost wages, disability, and pain and suffering. In wrongful death cases, the family may also be entitled to compensation for funeral and burial expenses, the future lost income of the deceased and the personal loss of a loved one.
To set up a free consultation, call us in Hanover Park at 630-830-9300 or toll free at 866-402-0174. You may also contact the firm online.