Most pedestrian accidents that occur in Illinois will be resolved through settlements with insurance carriers. However, that does not mean that the process will be easy.
Insurance carriers are notoriously difficult to deal with when it comes to injuries and accidents. It is not uncommon for insurance carriers to make low settlement offers to pedestrian accident victims. In some cases, insurance carriers will dispute liability in the incident, which could lead to significant delays.
In a best-case scenario, a pedestrian crash victim would receive compensation from an at-fault party’s insurance carrier within a few weeks or a month after the incident occurs. However, if the insurance carrier disputes the cause of the crash or how much compensation they should pay, the claim could drag out for months or even more than a year.
Ultimately, if the insurance carrier refuses to offer a fair settlement, it may be necessary for an Illinois pedestrian accident victim to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party to recover the compensation they need.