When it comes to races attended by tens of thousands and a prestige like no other, it is hard to top the Bank of America Chicago marathon. It is estimated that over 45,000 registered runners hit the streets each year, and one million more spectate as they zip through the streets of Chicago. The event is considered a logistical wonderment, and it requires the coordination of numerous agencies and groups such as volunteers, corporate sponsors, medical personnel and so much more as runners navigate the over 20 miles of city and urban terrain.

An Overview of the Chicago Marathon Event

Training for this marathon can take months, and it is indeed the apex of their hard work. For those that cheer along the spectator lines, it is a moment to support their favorite or friend or loved one as they attempt one of the most grueling activities known to Chicagoans. That said, the Chicago marathon isn’t all excitement and energy; injuries do happen, and some of these can be catastrophic such as falling over an embankment or into a manhole that was left open, breaking their leg or worse. This is why legal obligations and responsibilities must be carried out to the letter to ensure the safety and overall health of the runners or participants.

Heat stroke due to poorly positioned medical tents or being struck by a support vehicle may seem like things one cannot control, but the reality is that almost all injuries have a human component. That is to say, someone somewhere failed in their duty of care towards you, the runner, or the spectator. This breach of duty of care will most likely be explained away if you for instance experience heat stroke by a feigned attempt at sympathy, and then, an aggressive legal defense stating that you either signed a waiver or assumed the risk when you decided to participate in the marathon or spectate.

However, we as your best marathon runner injury lawyers know that assumption of risk cannot be used as a legal defense if it can be demonstrated by forensic evidence that the organizers were patently and grossly negligence, thereby opening up avenues for you to recover compensation to heal from your injuries. If you were injured as either a spectator or a runner at the Chicago marathon or any other city marathon for that matter, read on to find out how we hold these entities accountable for their negligent actions so you can secure the justice and compensation you are fairly and duly owed.

Our Attorneys Are Ready to Help You!

Are you looking for an injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced, countrywide personal-injury attorneys at McCready Law have combined experience spanning over 90 years where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans from all corners of the country as well as from various socioeconomic backgrounds, helping them recover money damages after getting injured on account of the negligent actions of other individuals or large corporations. To date, we have recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients, and our success is due to a number of factors such as personally handling all claims that come into the firm and not letting paralegals or inexperienced legal assistants work on them as seen in most law firms, our commitment in making sure that we put a capable and aggressive team for each claim made of physicians, investigators as well as industry-respected experts, as well as not being afraid to litigate claims in a court of law if we believe the client deserves maximum compensation based on your injuries or the actions of the defendant.

We also work with a team of well-renowned experts in the medical, investigative, forensic, and accounting fields in order to come up with a case replete with objective evidence, medical rationale for your injuries tying them to the accident and the defendant’s negligence as well as quantifying your injuries by way of compensable damages to ensure you get the compensation you truly deserve. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our vast and trusted network of referral attorneys. Last but not least is the fact that we take on all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one was injured at the Chicago Marathon or another major road race, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation—our intake team is standing by.

How Preventable Injuries Occur at the Chicago Marathon and Who’s Responsible?

Heat Stroke Due to Medical Response Failures

Marathons are synonymous with medical emergencies. However, just because they are inevitable does not mean they cannot be mitigated. Heat stroke, cardiac events, exhaustion are all medical emergencies that require timely treatment. If there aren’t properly staffed medical response tents or the personnel lack adequate training, or if there is insufficient training and someone suffers permanent organ damage or loses their life, the race organizer, sponsor and medical contractors can all be held liable for said complications

Course Design and Maintenance Failures

The marathon course needs to be free from structural issues and hazards that could cause injury. Therefore, unprotected intersections, uneven pavement, open manholes and even construction zones all pose an injury risk and should a runner and even spectator get injured, entities responsible for city amenities maintenance, traffic control and so on can be held liable.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Area Injuries

The finish line is usually choc-a-bloc with food vendors, fun kids’ activities as well as corporate sponsor tents. If a child for example is injured at one of these attractions or you suffer severe food poisoning, you can hold the exhibitor and the event organizer legally liable for their negligent actions in failing to ensure that the space is safe and healthy and free from hazards before opening themselves up to the public.

Countrywide Injury Attorneys — Call Us Today!

If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries—traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, heat stroke complications, or wrongful death—at the Chicago Marathon or another major road race, McCready Law has your back — simply give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can speak with one of our experienced and attentive injury attorneys regardless of where you are in the country. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation and nothing to sign. Thank you for choosing McCready Law; we look forward to helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve.