Two Children Injured In Chicago Scooter Accident
Pedestrian Accident - November 10, 2024
Children Riding Electric Scooter Seriously Injured In Chicago Car Accident on South Stoney Island
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 10, 2024) – Two kids were seriously injured in Chicago’s South Side in a scooter accident along the 6900 block of South Stoney Island.
Cook County officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday. A 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy were on an electric scooter when they were hit by a white van headed southbound.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. Both children were taken to Comer Children’s Hospital.
The 7-year-old girl was listed in serious condition. No citations have been issued against the driver of the van.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Chicago Scooter Accidents
Electric scooters have become increasingly popular, which has fueled a surge of accidents. According to UC San Francisco, “E-bicycle injuries doubled every year from 2017 to 2022, while e-scooter injuries rose by 45 percent each year. Injured e-riders tended to be slightly older and wore helmets less often than conventional riders. And e-scooter riders were more likely to sustain internal injuries than conventional scooter riders […].” There are a number of factors that could contribute to scooter accidents.
- Scooter accidents are more likely to happen at night and during periods of reduced visibility.
- Scooter accidents tend to happen when drivers are making turns at intersections.
- Scooter accidents often involve drivers who are distracted or fatigued.
Drivers have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps in order to avoid hitting scooter riders. 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. Victims of scooter accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The vast majority of scooter accidents are preventable. They often involve drivers that are not paying adequate attention to the road ahead of them. This is particularly true when drivers are making turns. Scooter riders have a small profile and can be easily overlooked if drivers are not paying attention. Any person injured in a scooter accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Cook County Scooter Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the children injured in this Chicago scooter accident and their families. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Chicago scooter accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. 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 support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
