37-Year-Old Man Injured In Joliet Pickup Truck Accident
Pedestrian Accident - March 9, 2025
Male Pedestrian, 37, Seriously Injured in Joliet Pickup Truck Accident on West Jefferson Street and Hammes Avenue
JOLIET, ILLINOIS (March 9, 2025) – A 37-year-old man was seriously injured in a Joliet car accident near the intersection of West Jefferson Street and Hammer Avenue.
Juliet officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:46 PM on Sunday. A pedestrian was crossing the street on W. Jefferson St. when he was hit by a Chevrolet pickup truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was taken to Saint Joseph Medical Center in order to receive treatment.
A full investigation into the Joliet pickup truck accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Joliet Pickup Truck Accidents
Many pedestrians are seriously injured or killed in car accidents every year. Larger vehicles tend to be particularly dangerous. According to National Public Radio, “Vehicles with higher front ends and blunt profiles are 45% more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research published Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.” Drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns at intersections.
- Drivers should slow down during periods of inclement weather.
- Drivers should use their horns when necessary to alert pedestrians of their presence.
Drivers must use caution in order to avoid car accidents. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. They must also use their horns when necessary and exercise the proper precautions to avoid colliding with any child or obviously confused person. If a driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting a pedestrian, they could be held at fault through a civil claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Pedestrian accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers failed to adequately scan the road ahead of them. It is important that victims of pedestrian accidents undergo a thorough medical evaluation. Many of the injuries associated with pedestrian accidents are not immediately obvious. Accident victims should also seek the guidance of an experienced personal injury attorney. An attorney can help victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover.
Investigating Illinois Pedestrian Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Joliet pedestrian accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the Juliet Police Department. There are a number of questions that remain unanswered. How many people have been injured in this intersection? What was the speed of the pickup truck driver prior to the crash?
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Juliet pickup truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we may be able to help. You can contact us at (312) 564-4256.
