Chicago, IL
According to a 2011 study, accidents involving pedestrians dropped 22% since 2001.The study(link is external) cites some other interesting facts, such as:
The Chicago Police Department(link is external) offers information on traffic and accidents, and also provides information on filing a police report(link is external). The department is a good resource for local residents and visitors alike to get information and assistance after a pedestrian accident or injury.
In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost. The major hospitals in the area include:
As soon as possible, an injured person from out of town should contact their insurance company to find out how out-of-network treatment is covered under their insurance policy.
When an injury is serious or a death occurs, the next step is to find an experienced Chicago pedestrian accident lawyer to start the financial recovery process by launching an insurance claim. Major injury or wrongful death claims are complicated and difficult to manage. Having a Chicago personal injury attorney on board is a great relief to injured people, or to the family left behind when an accident proves fatal.
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