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I, as a pedestrian, was hit by a car on a crossing, but was not included in the police report. How will this effect me?
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I was recently hit by a car crossing the road on a pedestrian green light in Chicago. The driver stopped, phoned ambulance, gave insurance details, there were no witnesses, I have a police report, but my boyfriends name is on it, not mine. We were put in an ambulance but didn't go to hospital until the next day. I have since been to several specialist appointments - I have a crack in my knee, and boyfriend still has back pain. Have submitted a claim to insurance. But don't know the best questions to ask, points to make in meeting, if I should have an attorney present, or if not being on the report will effect my chances of making a claim.
Don't give any statements to anyone until you consult with a lawyer. Your absence from the report will definitely come up at some point, but don't worry about it. You can't control what an officer includes or doesn't include in his report. It is not a deal-breaker. You have significant injuries.
You mentioned that this happened in Chicago, but the entry says you are in NY so I'm gussing that you live here, but were visiting there. That does create some logistical problems, your claim is goverened by Illinios law. The driver of the car is a witness, your boyfirend is also, and so are the ambulance attendants. They must have gotten to know you pretty well since it took so long to get to the hospital. They should have paperwork also. So, you can try to contact the police and see if they are willing to supplement or amend the report, but with the police agencies I am familiar with, that just does not happen. But try anyway. File a no-fault claim. I don't know what "meeting" you are referring to. Yes, hire a Chicago lawyer and that will at least facilitate matters on that end.
