If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident caused by a reckless driver, discuss your case with a Chicago reckless driving accident lawyer today. The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can take the lead in dealing with the insurance companies and guiding your case to completion. Don’t suffer because of someone else’s reckless driving. Reach out to us today for a free consultation about your reckless or aggressive driving car accident claim.
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Reckless Driving Causes Car Accidents
Any type of vehicular accident can have the potential to cause life-altering injuries after a collision. Consequently, the state has enacted numerous laws to curb reckless driving behaviors and deter the willful or wanton disregard for the safety of fellow road users.
What Is Reckless Driving?
Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/11-503) describes reckless driving as any action behind the wheel that exhibits a willful disregard for the safety of others on the road.
Common examples of this include:
Driving faster than the speed limit
Driving at night without headlights
Operating a vehicle that a driver knows to be dangerous
Reckless driving is also considered a criminal offense. Reckless drivers could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. However, more severe circumstances, such as causing bodily harm to a child, can raise the charge to a Class 4 felony.
A Lawyer Can Help Determine Fault and Liability
While hiring a lawyer is not necessary, you may want to consider the benefits of having an experienced reckless driving attorney on your side after you suffered injuries in a car crash. You should consider whether you can prove fault and liability on your own.
Fault Can Determine How Much You Can Recover
Determining fault is critical considering Illinois’ law concerning shared fault. Per 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, Illinois applies a concept called “modified comparative negligence” to car accident cases. If you were more than 50% to blame for a car collision, you cannot recover compensation for your losses.
Furthermore, if you bear some responsibility for the accident, your compensation amount will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Recoverable Damages in a Chicago Car Accident Case
In this type of personal injury claim, injury victims may be able to recover the cost of damages from the other driver such as:
Pain and suffering
Health care bills and other medical expenses
Lost wages
Reduced future earning capacity
Impaired quality of life
Property damage costs
And more
Speak with a knowledgeable reckless driving lawyer from our law from so we can help you determine what losses you can be compensated for in your personal injury lawsuit.
How The Kryder Law Group, LLC Can Help Your Claim
The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can advocate for your rights, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. Our proficient team conducts thorough investigations of reckless driving accidents, secures crucial evidence, negotiates with the insurance company, and if necessary, can pursue your claim in court to achieve the best possible outcome.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Tyler S.
I was involved in a pretty serious car accident. I had to have surgery and could not work. I initially hired a lawyer that I was not familiar with. The communication was lacking and I felt like I was not a priority. After several months of patiently waiting for things to improve, I decided to look for another attorney. Read More…