According to the most recent data from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pedestrians are involved in less than 2 percent of all motor vehicle accidents, but more than 16 percent of all fatal accidents. In total, more than 150 pedestrians were killed and more than 4,500 were injured in Illinois in 2018. It is important to understand the causes of these accidents, both to try to reduce their number and so that victims know when they have a case for compensation due to a driver’s negligence.
Pedestrian accidents can happen for many reasons, but certain factors are especially prominent both in Illinois and throughout the U.S. Some of these include:
Pedestrians can take steps to protect themselves from accidents when they are aware of the common causes. For example, they can avoid walking near the road after drinking alcohol, or using their cell phone while walking in a high-traffic area. They can also make themselves more visible at night with lights and reflective clothing, and make sure that they cross the road in clearly marked areas. That said, drivers bear an important responsibility to avoid behavior that puts pedestrians at risk, and when an accident happens because of a driver’s negligence, an injured pedestrian has the right to pursue compensation.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, the attorneys at Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can help you collect evidence of the driver’s negligence to hold them accountable for your medical expenses and other damages. We strive to give you the best chance of achieving full compensation. Contact an experienced Lombard personal injury lawyer today at 630-932-9100 for a free consultation.
Sources:
https://idot.illinois.gov/Assets/uploads/files/Transportation-System/Resources/Safety/Crash-Reports/crash-facts/2018%20Crash%20Facts.pdf
https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety
https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812681
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