Many people are under the assumption that pedestrians are always afforded the right-of-way, and while this is not true, they are afforded more legal protections – for very important reasons that include how vulnerable they are to serious injuries. If you or someone you care about has been injured by a motorist in a pedestrian accident, an experienced Illinois pedestrian accident attorney can help.Â
Pedestrians are responsible for following all traffic laws and obeying all traffic control signs, signals, and lights. Consider all the following:
In other words, motorists are required to safely accommodate pedestrians in their midst but are not held accountable when pedestrians dart out in front of them or otherwise flout the rules of the road.Â
Pedestrian accidents often come down to motorists who fail to take the precautions necessary to protect pedestrians in their midst. Consider the following dangerous forms of driver negligence:
The accomplished Illinois pedestrian accident attorneys at the SAM LAW OFFICE LLC are well prepared to employ the full strength of their impressive experience and legal insight in the skilled pursuit of your claim’s most beneficial resolution. Our focused legal team is on your side, so please don’t put off contacting us to learn more about what we can do for you and your claim today. Â
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