Pedestrian Critically Injured In West Chicago Utility Truck Accident
Pedestrian Accident - August 31, 2024
Male Pedestrian Critically Injured In West Chicago Utility Truck Accident Along North Avenue
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2024) – A male pedestrian was seriously injured in a West Chicago car accident with a utility truck in West Chicago.
Cook County officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:14 p.m. on Tuesday. A male pedestrian was hit by an eastbound utility truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. He was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.
The DuPage Merit crash reconstruction team and the Illinois State Police are currently investigating the crash.
Liability For West Chicago Pedestrian Accidents
Far too many pedestrians are killed or seriously injured in vehicle collisions every year. According to the Chicago Department of Transportation, “70% of Chicago traffic deaths involved drivers traveling at high speeds. Over half of pedestrians killed in the city are hit by an SUV or larger vehicle.” There are a number of other common causes of pedestrian collisions.
- Pedestrian accidents are more likely when drivers are distracted.
- Pedestrian collisions tend to occur at intersections, especially when drivers are making left turns.
- Pedestrian collisions tend to occur in the early morning and late evening hours when visibility is reduced.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-1003.1, every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. Drivers should also use their horns and turn signals to let pedestrians know of their intentions. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
Liability for a pedestrian collision could extend beyond any driver. For example, if the vehicle involved in a pedestrian collision was being used for commercial purposes, their employer could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employers – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. Any person injured in a collision may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Cook County Pedestrian Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this West Chicago 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 West Chicago truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of pedestrian accident 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 entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
