We understand the devastating impact of these incidents and work tirelessly to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your pain, suffering catastrophic injuries, and loss.
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What Are the Risks of Speeding in Illinois?
In Chicago car accidents, a major factor that increases the risk of serious injury is excessive speed. Motor vehicle accidents involving speeding can be:
Catastrophic: Speeding increases the chances of serious injuries.
Fatal: High-speed collisions can often result in fatal crashes.
Destructive: Speeding accidents often cause severe damage to vehicles and property.
Preventable: Many speeding accidents could be avoided with safer driving habits.
Illegal: Speeding is a violation of traffic laws and regulations.
Costly: The financial impact of speeding accidents can be devastating.
Traumatic: Victims of speeding accidents often suffer emotional and psychological trauma.
Liability-Inducing: Speeding often establishes fault or liability in a traffic accident.
How Dangerous is Speeding in Illinois?
In Illinois, speeding is a serious concern, contributing significantly to the state’s traffic accident statistics.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2021, there were 295,604 vehicle crashes. Crashes involving speed accounted for 31.9% of total crashes, 44.4% of fatal crashes and 36.9% of injury crashes.
Steps to Take After Being Injured by a Speeding Driver
Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Prioritize your health and get immediate medical treatment if you have suffered injuries. Retain records of your medical expenses.
Notify Authorities: Remain at the accident scene and call the police to provide a thorough account of the car crash. Order and retain a copy of the police report that may be key for you to recover damages.
Gather Evidence: Collect photos, contact details of witnesses, and other pertinent accident details.
Avoid Negotiations: Do not admit fault or engage in discussions with the other party or the other driver’s insurance company.
Consult a Lawyer: Contact an experienced car accident lawyer at the law firm of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers for legal advice, representation, and possibly to file a lawsuit on your behalf.
How Does Illinois Traffic Law Define Speeding?
In Illinois, traffic law defines speeding as driving above the posted speed limit. It also includes driving too fast for conditions, such as during inclement weather, heavy traffic, or in construction zones. Violations are considered serious offenses, attracting stiff penalties and fines.
What is Aggravated Speeding in Illinois?
Aggravated speeding in Illinois is defined as driving 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit. This violation is considered a Class B or A misdemeanor depending on the speed, and can result in jail time, hefty fines, and license suspension.
How Does Aggravated Speeding Affect the Value of a Settlement for Car Accident Victims?
Aggravated speeding is often considered negligence per se, which can significantly impact the settlement value in car accident cases. Victims may receive a higher compensation due to the increased liability associated with such reckless behavior.
How Much Leeway Is There in Posted Speed Limits?
Illinois has absolute speed limit laws, so even going 1 mph over the speed limit is technically speeding.
Is It Illegal to Drive Too Slowly in Illinois?
Sec. 11-606 is the minimum speed regulation: no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed that obstructs or hinders the normal and reasonable flow of traffic, unless it is necessary for safe vehicle operation or in compliance with the law
Can an Injured Driver Sue If an Accident is Caused by a Person Driving Too Slowly?
Yes, an injured person can file a car accident lawsuit if the at-fault driver was a motorist driving too slowly. The plaintiff must prove that the slow driver was negligent and caused the motor vehicle accident.
How Can a Chicago Car Accident Attorney Help Victims Injured by a Speeding Driver?
A Chicago car accident lawyer plays a crucial role for victims injured by a negligent driver. A personal injury attorney can:
Analyze incident details to establish fault and assess validity of the personal injury claim.
Negotiate settlements with the at-fault party’s insurance company on your behalf.
Gather evidence to reinforce the strength of the client’s car accident case.
Navigate legal procedures guiding clients through the complex legal process.
Provide representation in court if the insurance company refuses to settle your insurance claim fairly.
What Compensation Could Victims of an Accident Caused by a Speeding Motorist Receive?
Victims of car accidents caused by speeding motorists may be entitled to claim a variety of compensations. Compensation for seriously injured car accident victims may include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs.
If a loved one was killed in such an accident, car accident attorneys can help surviving family members who might be eligible to file wrongful death claims.
Contact an Experienced Car Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured in a speed-related auto accident in Illinois, reach out to The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers today.
Our car accident lawyers offer free consultations to discuss your personal injury case and explain your legal rights. Our fee structure is based on a contingency fee, which means you pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
Don’t let another day go by without the justice you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a speed-related auto accident in Illinois, call The Kryder Law Group, LLC today.
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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
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$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
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