Four Injured In Woodlawn, Chicago Rideshare Accident
Automobile Accidents - August 19, 2024
Multiple Injured Including Police Officers In Woodlawn, Chicago Rideshare Accident By Marquette Road and South Cottage Grove Avenue
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 19, 2024) – Four people were injured in a Woodlawn, Chicago rideshare collision by the intersection of Marquette Road and South Cottage Grove Avenue.
Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place on Wednesday morning. Officers were traveling in a marked squad car with their emergency lights activated.
They were involved in a collision with a rideshare vehicle. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
The driver of the rideshare vehicle, their passenger, and two police officers were injured in the crash. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Chicago Car Accidents
Many people are injured in accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles every year. According to a review of one study in Science, “[The study] concludes that the arrival of ride-sharing was associated with a 2% to 3% increase in the number of car occupants and pedestrians killed in accidents between 2011 and 2016.” There are a number of common causes of rideshare accidents.
- Speeding is a factor in the majority of car accidents.
- Collisions are more likely to happen in dense urban areas and at intersections.
- A large portion of car accidents involve a driver who is intoxicated.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. They must be particularly cautious when around emergency vehicles. When a police officer is responding to an emergency with their lights and sirens on, drivers must take action to avoid colliding with this vehicle. When rideshare vehicles fail to take action to avoid colliding with emergency vehicles, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Whether or not Uber or Lyft could be on the hook for a rideshare collision will depend on the circumstances of the crash. For example, if a rideshare driver was offline and not transporting a passenger, Uber and Lyft insurance policies typically wouldn’t apply. When a driver has the app turned on and is transporting a passenger, Uber and Lyft insurance policies will typically cover any person injured. It is important for accident victims in these situations to understand that they do have rights.
Investigating Cook County Car Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this collision. It is our hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Cook County Uber or Lyft accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We are committed to helping accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. 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.
