Batavia Personal Injury Attorneys Stand Up for Injured Pedestrians

Illinois Personal Injury Law Firm Pursues Maximum Damages for Victims

In 2018, 6,227 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes, the highest number in nearly 30 years. Illinois ranked ninth regarding pedestrian fatalities that year, with a 19 percent increase over 2017. Higher populations, greater interest in walking, the popularity of larger vehicles, and smartphone use and distracted driving are all considered contributing factors in the rise of pedestrian fatalities.

When Drivers Must Yield to Pedestrians

Under Illinois law, a driver is required to yield to a pedestrian under the following circumstances:

• When a pedestrian is present in a marked crosswalk
• When schoolchildren are near a school-zone crosswalk
• When a pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk on the driver’s side of the street and no traffic signal is present
• When making a turn at an intersection
• When attempting to make a legal turn on a red light after coming to a complete stop
• After stopping at a stop sign or flashing red light at an intersection
• When a pedestrian proceeds into a crosswalk before a traffic light changes
• When a pedestrian is crossing while the light is green or a walk signal appears
• When a pedestrian is entering or leaving a street or highway from an alley, building, private road, or driveway
• When a pedestrian is entering an intersection on a flashing yellow arrow

All drivers have a legal duty to use reasonable care and follow all traffic laws. If they fail to do so and a pedestrian is injured, the motorist can be sued for damages.

Contact a Batavia, IL Pedestrian Injury Lawyer Today

Did you suffer serious injuries in a pedestrian accident in Batavia, IL? Contact the accident attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your initial case evaluation and discuss your potential for recovery today.