Chicagoland Attorneys Represents Injured Pedestrian
Pedestrians traveling by foot, stroller, or a wheelchair are among the most at-risk people on America’s roadways. Although the rate of pedestrian fatalities generally increases with age, child pedestrians are also prone to injury due to their small size, relative inexperience in judging speed and distance, and general lack of knowledge regarding the rules of the road.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians can be at risk of injury if:
- There is no designated crosswalk for them to use
- Drivers fail to yield the right of way to them
- Drivers are distracted by their cell phone
- Drivers are intoxicated
Injury rates among pedestrians age 16 to 19 have increased 25 percent over the past few years for one specific reason – distraction due to the use of electronics and hand-held devices.
Motorists can collide with pedestrians when they do not come to a complete stop at an intersection or before they make a right-hand turn, get too close to pedestrians walking on a road or street, speed when driving through residential areas, or operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Contact an Experienced Rolling Meadows Pedestrian Injury Lawyer Today
If you were the victim of a pedestrian accident in Rolling Meadows, IL, contact the personal injury attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to discuss your potential for recovery today. There is never a fee unless you collect!
