You may drive defensively, yet the sudden actions of another driver in a busy intersection can change your life. The unexpected changes such an accident brings to your life are not fair and a Chicago car accident caused by failure to yield lawyer can help you.
If you have serious injuries as the result of a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. The types of compensation possible in a civil claim or lawsuit include medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The Kryder Law Group, LLC helps those injured by a driver who did not obey right-of-way traffic laws. We provide legal representation for accident victims. Call us today for a free case evaluation.
Failure to Yield and Liability for Your Injuries
The following types of driving behaviors can impair a driver’s judgment in an intersection, possibly making them liable for your injuries if they cause an accident:
Aggressive Driving
This form of dangerous driving involves a multitude of reckless behaviors, such as speeding, running red lights, and more. Another driver’s anger or frustration at running late or towards other drivers places everyone at risk for harm.
A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 80 percent of respondents admitted to engaging in aggressive driving at least once within the previous year.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher or drivers under the influence of drugs can pose a serious danger to other Chicago drivers. While recreational and medicinal marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of either is a negligent act.
The office of the Illinois Secretary of State reported more than 26,000 DUI arrests during 2018. If your serious injuries resulted from an impaired driver, a Chicago car accident caused by failure to yield lawyer can help you with a civil case.
Distracted Driving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that, “When you send or read a text message, you take your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds, long enough to cover the length [of] a football field while driving at 55 mph.” In addition to texting, other actions involved in distracted driving include programming navigational devices, eating, and talking to passengers.
These are just a few examples of what may cause a driver to fail to yield to another driver, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian.
Serious Injuries, Your Inability to Work, and Possible Compensation
Depending upon the severity of your injury, you may face a long recovery filled with ongoing medical procedures. The long recovery required most likely prevents you from returning to work. In some cases, a car accident caused by a failure to yield may result in career-ending injuries.
The Kryder Law Group, LLC helps accident victims pursue justice and compensation. We fight for fair compensation for the following types of damages:
- Medical bills relating to your hospital transport and immediate care
- Ongoing medical costs for physical and other types of therapies, expensive medications, and if necessary, rehabilitation
- Lost wages for the time spent away from work due to your injuries
- Reduced earning capacity if you are unable to return to your previous job
- Pain and suffering
If you experienced serious injuries after a failure to yield right-of-way accident, call us now for a free case evaluation.
Legal Action Is Time Sensitive
The Illinois statute of limitations (ILCS Sec. 13-202) generally allows two years for civil action involving personal injury. Failure to file your civil lawsuit within this time period may leave you with no options for possible compensation.
Two years seems like a long time; however, when it comes to complex legal matters, it is not much time. A member of our team must get to work for you as soon as possible. If you suffered serious injuries due to a failure to yield the right-of-way, you should not delay in obtaining a lawyer.
Insurance Companies May Try to Tempt You with an Unfair Offer
Insurance companies often contact accident victims soon after an accident. If one contacts you, do not speak with them. It may try to place blame for the accident with you or try to get you to accept a low dollar settlement.
You can secure legal representation and refer the insurance adjuster to your lawyer. The Kryder Law Group, LLC will work to negotiate for a fair settlement out of court. We are ready to take your case to trial if we are unable to secure the settlement we believe you deserve.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Now
A serious car accident can leave you with mounting medical costs and no way to pay them. When the accident is the fault of another driver, paying these costs should not be your responsibility but rather theirs.
The Kryder Law Group, LLC can provide legal representation so that you can rest. By allowing us to handle the details of your case, you can concentrate on your recovery and spend time with your family.
Legal cases are stressful if you do not understand the laws and procedures involved. Let us get to work for you by calling The Kryder Law Group, LLC now to see how a Chicago car accident caused by failure to yield lawyer can help you. You pay us nothing upfront and no attorney’s fees unless and until you recover compensation.
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