Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
In Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur, pedestrian accidents and fatalities are on the rise
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Champaign - Springfield - Decatur region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Despite safety improvements, pedestrian accidents are common in Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2012 nationally:
- 69% of pedestrians killed in 2012 were males;
- 73% pedestrian fatalities occur in urban areas;
- 32% of all pedestrian fatalities occurred between 8:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.;
- 34% of pedestrians killed had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 g/dL or higher.
Pedestrian Laws in Illinois
Both motorists and pedestrians can engage in behaviors that cause collisions. According to state pedestrian law as described by the Illinois Secretary of State -
Drivers must:
- exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian at all times.
- yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- stop or slow down before passing another vehicle stopped in a travel lane until the driver has determined whether that vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian.
- in the presence of a school crossing guard, wait for all persons including the guard to completely clear the road before proceeding.
Pedestrians must:
- use the sidewalk and the nearest crosswalk, pedestrian bridge or tunnel when possible.
- obey official traffic control devices.
- walk on the left side of the street facing traffic if no sidewalk is available.
- not cross an intersection diagonally unless the intersection is specifically designed for this.
Get information on pedestrian collisions from the region's law enforcement agencies
The Champaign Police Department, the Springfield Police Department, and the Decatur Police Department offer information on accidents. The Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles provides information on traffic and safety laws.
These departments are good resources after a pedestrian accident or injury.
Common causes of Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur pedestrian accidents include:
- a failure by drivers to check for pedestrians in crosswalks;
- drivers failing to stop at stop signs or lights;
- texting and other driver distractions;
- drivers choosing to make turns without paying attention to their surroundings;
- speeding;
- driving under the influence.
When someone is injured in a Champaign, Springfield, or Decatur pedestrian accident, what needs to happen next?
When a pedestrian is injured, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost. The major hospitals in the area include:
- Presence Comfort Medical Center - Champaign;
- Carle Foundation Hospital - Champaign;
- HSHS St. John's Hospital - Springfield;
- Memorial Medical Center - Springfield;
- Decatur Memorial Hospital - Decatur.
As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out how medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy. Since insurance policies often have unique provisions to deal with pedestrian-accident injuries, it is important to review the policy and speak with the insurance adjuster to get clarification on coverage.
When an accident results in a serious injury or a fatality, get help from an experienced Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur pedestrian accident attorney
When an injury is serious or a death occurs, the next step is to find an experienced Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur pedestrian accident attorney to start the financial recovery process by launching an insurance claim. Major injury or wrongful death claims are complicated and can be hard to manage without legal help. Since personal injury lawyers offer a free initial consultation and work on a contingency basis, meaning that there are no up-front costs and all fees are paid when the claim is settled, there is no downside to speaking with a Champaign, Springfield, and Decatur personal injury lawyer right away, to get help for an injured pedestrian.
Pedestrian Accident Reports and News from the Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL Area
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16-year-old Daniel Embrey and two friends were walking near the intersection of 14th and Edwardsville Road around 9:45 p.m. Monday when they were hit by a car. The car then fled the scene. Embrey was pronounced dead at the scene and a another teenager was flown to a St.
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Illinois police are asking for the public’s help after a woman was killed in an apparent hit-and-run wreck early Sunday morning.
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COLLINSVILLE, Illinois – A Collinsville man died Wednesday night after being hit by a car.
Collinsville Police Lt. Todd Link said officers responded to a man hit in the 2000 block of Vandalia Street.
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A Champaign man was killed in western Vermilion County Thursday night as he walked on a state highway.
The Vermilion County Coroner identified the man as Mathew F. Wheeler, 29.
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A pedestrian was struck on Illinois Route 15 in Alorton Friday night.
According to police, a New Athens woman was driving her 2010 Ford Focus on Route 15 near Pocket Road around 8:30 p.m. when she struck a male pedestrian.
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