7 Injured In Peoria Car Accident Following Electrical Malfunction
Personal Injury - July 22, 2024
Multiple People Injured In Peoria Single Vehicle Car Accident Involving Chevrolet Tahoe Following Electrical Malfunction
PEORIA, ILLINOIS (July 22, 2024) – At least seven juveniles were injured in a Peoria car accident near the intersection of North Hickory Grove Road and Strathmore Court.
Peoria County officials are saying that the collision took place around 2:40 a.m. on Monday. Deputies were notified of a collision by an iPhone collision alert.
Reports of the accident indicate that the Chevrolet Tahoe went down an embankment and into a ditch. Deputies arrived at the scene and found seven boys and girls inside a Chevrolet Tahoe.
The victims of the collision told deputies that the Tahoe had some type of electrical malfunction. All seven of the victims were taken to the OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center in order to receive care.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Peoria Car Accidents
Car accidents can be complex events and may involve vehicle system failures and other elements. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Elements that influence the occurrence of a crash may take place hours, days, or months before the crash. They include driver training and experience, vehicle design and manufacture, highway condition and traffic signaling, and weather conditions.” Car manufacturers should take a number of measures in order to prevent electrical malfunctions.
- Car manufacturers should implement circuit protection devices such as fuses and circuit breakers.
- Car manufacturers should use electromagnetic interference shielding to protect electrical components from outside interference.
- Car manufacturers should use high-quality materials for wiring, connectors, and electrical components.
All car manufacturers have a legal obligation to create vehicles that are reasonably safe and compliant with all NHTSA regulations. If a car manufacturer creates a product with design defects, they could be held strictly liable for any accidents resulting in injuries. It is important that certain steps are taken after any car accident involving a vehicle system failure.
- The vehicle involved should be preserved.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records related to injuries should be collected.
- A product liability attorney should be contacted.
The vast majority of accidents involve malfunctions, and vehicle system failures are preventable. They tend to involve instances where car manufacturers violate safety standards. The Chevrolet Tahoe, in particular, has been the target of literally hundreds of recalls over the years. Any person who is injured in a car accident due to a malfunction may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Illinois Car Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Peoria car accident. There needs to be a thorough investigation into exactly what went wrong. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent similar incidents down the road.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a collision involving a Chevrolet Tahoe? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
