If you’ve been injured by a motor vehicle while walking, an Elk Grove Village pedestrian accident lawyer from the Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers is here to assist. Our experienced team is well-versed in personal injury law, filing pedestrian accident claims and recovering compensation you deserve after such a traumatic event.
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Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right-of-Way in Illinois?
In Illinois, by law, a driver must come to a complete stop and yield:
When a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.
On school days, when children are in close proximity to a school zone crosswalk.
To pedestrians crossing roadways within marked crosswalks or unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
How Serious Is the Problem of Pedestrian Accidents in Illinois?
According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there were 309 pedestrian fatalities in Illinois from 2019-2022. Alarmingly, there was an increase in deaths of almost 32% in 2022 over the previous year.
How Can Pedestrian Accidents Be Reduced in Elk Grove Village, IL?
Efforts to reduce pedestrian accidents in Elk Grove Village, IL, should involve both public awareness campaigns and infrastructure improvements. These might include enhanced crosswalk visibility, traffic calming measures, and driver education on sharing the road with pedestrians.
What Commonly Causes Pedestrian Accidents?
Accidents involving pedestrians most commonly occur due to the following:
Distracted Driving: Often due to cell phone use.
Speeding: Excessive speed reduces reaction time.
Failure to Yield: Ignoring pedestrian right-of-way at crosswalks.
Drunk Driving: Impaired judgement and motor control due to alcohol.
Reckless Driving: Erratic behavior with disregard for traffic rules.
Poor Visibility: Bad weather or low light affecting sight.
Left-Hand Turns: Vehicles turning left pose danger to pedestrians.
Backing-Up Accidents: Vehicles reversing without noticing the pedestrians behind.
What Injuries Do Pedestrians Often Suffer in Accidents with Vehicles?
Pedestrians involved in accidents with vehicles often suffer personal injuries like broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, or even wrongful death. Immediate and long-term medical attention might be necessary in severe cases.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Injured Pedestrians?
An experienced Elk Grove Village personal injury lawyer from our law offices can provide invaluable assistance for residents in Cook County by investigating the accident, gathering evidence, filing the claim, negotiating with insurance companies, and advocating for your rights in court if necessary. The objective of building a strong case is to secure the best possible compensation for the physical pain and damages our clients have suffered.
Who May Be at Fault for a Pedestrian Accident?
Determining liability in a pedestrian accident with resulting injuries often involves drivers, but the negligent entity could be municipalities for poor road conditions or vehicle manufacturers for faulty parts. Your attorney will prove liability through witness testimonies, accident reconstruction, police reports, and potentially surveillance footage.
How Much Is My Case Worth?
The worth of your case depends on numerous factors such as the degree of negligence, severity of injuries, amount of medical expenses, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering experienced by the victim. A comprehensive evaluation by our skilled legal team will help determine the potential value of your claim.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers
For a free consultation in Elk Grove Village, IL, contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. Our dedicated attorneys are ready to help you navigate this challenging time.
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Elk Grove Village Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
$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.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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