Pedestrians in the Northbrook area have the right to feel safe while using the state’s sidewalks, crosswalks, and roadways. Unfortunately, not all drivers respect the laws designed to keep pedestrians out of harm’s way. When a motorist fails to yield the right of way or engages in reckless behavior behind the wheel, the consequences can…

Pedestrian accidents can cause life-altering injuries that leave victims struggling with overwhelming medical bills, lost income, and immense pain and suffering. If a vehicle struck you while you crossed the street outside of a designated crosswalk, you may assume you cannot pursue compensation for your losses. However, Illinois law does not automatically bar jaywalking pedestrians…

Pedestrian accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, leaving victims with overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, and significant physical and emotional pain. When the driver flees the scene, hit-and-run pedestrian accident victims face the added trauma of worrying whether they will ever find the person responsible and hold them accountable. If you find yourself in this devastating…

Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident that might have been prevented is incredibly painful. You can sue the city for their part in the accident, but it is a challenging process. Proving a city’s negligence, for example, having poorly designed crosswalks or malfunctioning traffic signals, is not easy.  When a loved one dies…

It’s not easy to be a pedestrian in Chicago. You are vulnerable to any vehicle on wheels whether they are motorized or not. Government data from 2022 projected that drivers struck and killed 7,508 pedestrians, marking the most fatalities in 40 years.  In some accidents, the pedestrian might bear partial blame for the accident. In…

According to government data, nationwide traffic fatalities involving pedestrians went up by 2% in the first nine months of 2022. In 2021, Illinois reported a total of 3,738 pedestrian crashes, 213 of which involved fatalities and 852 incapacitating injuries.  Traffic data for the city of Chicago showed a total of 2,045 accidents involving pedestrians in…

Pedestrian accidents rose nationwide again in 2022. Projections from the GHSA reveal 2022 as the deadliest year for pedestrians in over 30 years. The reasons why pedestrian fatalities are increasing vary. Distracted driving and other reckless driving behaviors continue to be a factor in many pedestrian accidents. The increase in the number of SUVs on…