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Do not let an early statement define the case
Recorded calls can be used to minimize symptoms, dispute fault, or suggest that your recovery is already complete.
Chicago Pedestrian Accident Lawyer.Your Recovery Deserves a Fair Fight.
If a driver injured you while you were walking in Chicago, Mulholland Injury Law will preserve the evidence, deal with the insurers, and pursue the full compensation your recovery requires.
- Fast investigation of traffic cameras, witnesses, police records, and driver conduct
- Pursuit of every responsible party and available source of insurance coverage
- $0 upfront and no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered for you
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It's been great working with Toby. He's an excellent attorney that helped immensely during this difficult and stressful period. I especially appreciate open honest dialogue which he always provides.
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Great experience overall! Very communicative & informed me about everything every step of the way!
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I was in a life-threatening car accident in April of 2023 caused by a drunk driver. I was given Toby Mulholland's information through my insurance agent, and contacting him was the BEST decision I could have possibly made. Let me just say, Toby was my advocate every step of the way - in the midst of such a traumatic accident, I had comfort knowing my Lawyer was doing everything in his power to right the wrongs of the person who nearly took my life. Everything about that experience was new to me - I had never been in an accident, dealt with insurance, filed a suit, given a deposition, etc. Toby was informative regarding all the legal processes which were taking place, and answered all questions I had - in essence: he was my biggest advocate other than myself. He is extremely organized, well spoken, and knows exactly what he is talking about. Without his help, I don't know how I would have gotten through such a turbulent time. If you find yourself in a similar position to me, where it feels like your world is collapsing, medical facilities trying to push you around, insurance companies calling you... Toby Mulholland is the person you need to shield you from the noise, the advocate you deserve, and the best Lawyer around. Thank you for everything you have done to help me in my most dire of times, Toby!
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I have been dealing with this law firm & Mr. Toby for a while now & have brought some friends to them, everyone left satisfied, and the relationship became more than just a client but a friendship, he works with passion, explains all the steps to you & guides you to the best, five stars ⭐️
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Very responsible and caring team. I recommend Mulholland law to anyone in search of a great attorney. Toby was great! he is so down to earth and easy to reach. He clarified any doubt I had and explained the whole process step by step. Thank you so much for all you've done for me and my family. I am forever grateful!
The Insurance Company Is Already Working
You Had No Airbag or Steel Frame. Your Claim Must Reflect the Full Harm.
Pedestrian crashes often cause severe injuries, and early insurance calls can arrive before the medical picture is clear. You deserve time to understand your prognosis before anyone pressures you to settle.
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Do not measure the loss by today's bills
Future surgery, rehabilitation, reduced mobility, missed work, and lasting pain may matter as much as the emergency-room charges.
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Let the evidence speak before you accept an offer
Camera footage, witness accounts, vehicle data, phone records, and roadway conditions can change how liability is evaluated.
What a Claim May Address
A Pedestrian Injury Can Change Every Part of Daily Life
The value of a claim depends on the evidence and your individual losses. A complete review considers immediate expenses and the consequences that continue after the first hospital visit.
Medical Care
Emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, medication, rehabilitation, therapy, and projected future care.
Lost Income
Time away from work, reduced earning capacity, missed career opportunities, and benefits affected by the injury.
Pain and Loss of Normal Life
Physical pain, emotional distress, reduced independence, and the inability to enjoy activities that mattered before the crash.
Long-Term Support
Mobility equipment, home modifications, transportation, attendant care, and assistance with everyday tasks.
Scarring and Disability
Permanent impairment, disfigurement, neurological injury, and other lasting changes caused by the impact.
Wrongful Death Losses
Potential claims for funeral expenses, financial support, companionship, and other losses suffered by surviving family members.
Fault Is Often Disputed
A Driver's Insurer May Blame You. That Is Not the Final Word.
Crosswalk position is only one part of the story. Speed, distraction, visibility, traffic controls, turning movements, and the driver's opportunity to avoid the crash all matter.
We investigate the complete collision, not the adjuster's version.
Illinois uses comparative-fault rules, so insurers have a financial reason to shift blame toward the injured pedestrian.
Evidence can show whether the driver was speeding, looking at a phone, failing to yield, ignoring a signal, or otherwise unable to stop safely.
📞 Call (312) 386-6706The driver
Speeding, distraction, failure to yield, impaired driving, and unsafe turns can establish driver responsibility.
The driver's employer
A delivery company, trucking company, or other employer may share responsibility when the driver was working.
Additional insurance
Commercial policies, rideshare coverage, household coverage, or uninsured-motorist benefits may affect recovery.
Roadway or property conditions
Broken signals, poor lighting, blocked visibility, or unsafe design may require investigation of additional parties.
Meet Your Attorney
Toby P. Mulholland: 25 Years Representing Injured People
Toby P. Mulholland
Founding Personal Injury Attorney
A Trial Lawyer Who Builds the Case Before the Insurer Defines It
Since starting his practice in 2000, Toby has represented people and families facing the consequences of negligence across pedestrian crashes, motor vehicle collisions, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, construction, premises, and other serious injury matters.
A pedestrian case can involve disputed fault, rapidly disappearing evidence, multiple insurance policies, and injuries that take time to understand. Toby's approach is to document the full story, communicate directly with the client, and prepare the claim for litigation when a fair resolution is not offered.
You work with a lawyer who listens, explains what comes next, and remains accountable throughout the case.
Licensed In 3 StatesWisconsin · Illinois · Arizona
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Practicing Since 200025+ years of injury law experience
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Protect the Record
Evidence Can Disappear Long Before a Filing Deadline
Traffic-camera footage may be overwritten, nearby businesses may erase video, vehicles may be repaired, and witnesses may become difficult to locate. A prompt investigation can identify and preserve the evidence needed to explain exactly how the crash happened.
How These Crashes Happen
Common Causes of Chicago Pedestrian Accidents
Identifying the cause helps determine which evidence, responsible parties, and insurance policies should be investigated.
Distracted Driving
Phones, navigation, food, and in-car distractions can prevent a driver from seeing a pedestrian until it is too late.
Failure to Yield
Drivers turning through crosswalks or entering intersections without checking may violate a pedestrian's right of way.
Speeding
Excess speed reduces reaction time, increases stopping distance, and makes the impact far more destructive.
Red-Light and Stop-Sign Violations
Running signals or rolling through signs can create a sudden impact with little opportunity for the pedestrian to react.
Impaired or Fatigued Driving
Alcohol, drugs, exhaustion, and medical impairment can reduce awareness and safe decision-making.
Poor Visibility or Unsafe Road Design
Dark intersections, obstructed sightlines, broken signals, and missing signs can contribute to a preventable crash.
You Pay $0 Unless We Win Your Case.
We advance the cost of investigating and pursuing the claim. You do not pay an attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.
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What Happens Next
A Clear Process from Investigation to Resolution
You focus on medical care and recovery. We preserve the evidence, deal with the insurers, and keep you informed.
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Free consultation
Tell us where the crash happened, what you remember, and how the injuries are affecting your life.
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Evidence preservation
We identify cameras, witnesses, records, vehicle information, insurance, and other evidence the case may require.
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Full loss evaluation
Medical care, future needs, income loss, disability, pain, and every documented consequence are evaluated.
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Demand, litigation, and resolution
We negotiate from the evidence and prepare for litigation when the responsible parties will not offer a fair result.
Protect Your Health and Your Claim
Four Practical Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Crash
Safety comes first. These steps can also help create a clearer record of what happened.
Continue medical care
Follow treatment recommendations and report new symptoms instead of waiting for them to become severe.
Save every document
Keep medical records, bills, work notes, police information, photographs, and insurance communications.
Avoid recorded statements
Do not speculate about fault or the extent of your recovery before you understand the evidence and medical outlook.
Get legal guidance early
A prompt review can identify evidence, insurance, deadlines, and the next step without obligating you to proceed.
Representing Pedestrians Across Chicago and Illinois
Mulholland Injury Law reviews pedestrian-crash claims throughout Chicago, Cook County, and surrounding Illinois communities.
Common Questions
Clear Answers for Injured Pedestrians Before They Call
Every case depends on its own evidence, insurance, injuries, and timeline. These answers explain what we evaluate during a free review.
Get appropriate medical care, report the crash, preserve photographs and documents, write down what you remember, and avoid a detailed recorded statement to an insurer before getting legal guidance.
Possibly. Crosswalk position is only one factor. The driver's speed, attention, right-of-way duties, visibility, traffic controls, and opportunity to avoid the crash must also be evaluated under Illinois comparative-fault rules.
A hit-and-run or uninsured driver does not always eliminate recovery. Available options may include uninsured-motorist coverage, commercial coverage, household policies, or other responsible parties depending on the facts.
Important evidence can include traffic and business video, witness information, police reports, scene photographs, vehicle data, phone records, medical records, work-loss documentation, and analysis of the roadway and signals.
Value depends on fault evidence, available insurance, medical expenses, future care, lost income, disability, pain, scarring, and the injury's effect on daily life. No responsible evaluation can be made from a diagnosis alone.
Deadlines vary based on the parties and facts, and some claims require earlier notice. Evidence may disappear long before the filing deadline, so the specific timeline should be reviewed promptly.
The consultation is free. Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, so you do not pay an attorney fee unless compensation is recovered. The agreement is explained in writing before representation begins.
Your Next Step
You Did Not Ask to Be Hit. You Deserve a Fair Fight.
A free, confidential review can help you understand who may be responsible, what evidence should be preserved, and what compensation may be available.
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