Pedestrian Injured In Marquette Park Semi-Truck Accident
Truck Accident - January 10, 2025
Semi-Truck Injured Pedestrian in Marquette Park, Chicago Near CTA Bus Stop Along Western Avenue
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2025) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Marquette Park, Chicago semi-truck accident on Western Avenue by a bus stop.
Cook County officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. A semi-truck was heading down the road when it collided with an SUV driven by a woman making a left turn.
The two vehicles collided, and the semi-truck slid into a bus stop and struck a 66-year-old man. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
He was transported to the hospital with a broken femur and other injuries. A full investigation into the Marquette Park truck accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Chicago Semi-Truck Accidents
Trucks can be particularly dangerous for pedestrians. 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.” There are a number of reasons that semi-trucks can be particularly dangerous.
- A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs., thereby making even low-impact collisions deadly.
- Semi-trucks have enormous blind spots that can easily obscure the presence of pedestrians in the roadway.
- Semi-trucks have a high ground clearance, which can lead to pedestrians being pulled under the hood.
Truck drivers have a legal obligation to exercise a great deal of care in order to avoid collisions. 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 truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any truck accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Surveillance footage related to the crash should be sought.
- Medical records related to injuries should be preserved.
- An experienced truck accident attorney should be contacted.
Truck accidents can be extremely disruptive to a person’s life. Victims may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They could also be burdened with high medical bills. In many cases, a serious injury could leave an accident victim with a permanent disability. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a truck driver may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Marquette Park Semi-Truck Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this Marquette Park semi-truck accident. It is our sincere hope that he will be able to make a full recovery. This was a preventable collision that should have never taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Marquette Park truck accident? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team of truck accident attorneys is here to help you. We care deeply that 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 assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
