Chicago Cuts Back on Pedestrian Related Accidents
There’s a new plan in Chicago to cut down on the number of pedestrian related accidents at dangerous intersections, according to a recent article in the Chicago Sun Times. Chicago Police officers will go undercover as pedestrians at some of these high accident areas and issue tickets to any drivers who fail to yield.
Anyone who has been the victim of a pedestrian accident should contact an accident lawyer. Chicago has been the location of several settlements lately that have benefited the victims with the financial sustenance they need to rebuild their lives.
Fines can range anywhere from $50 to $500, depending on how serious the violation is. The crackdown takes place at the following locations: 119th and Stewart, Division and Hoyne; Nagle and Peterson; 86th and Commercial, and 103rd and South Prairie. Not only have these intersections already suffered multiple accidents, but many are also near schools, shopping areas and the areas frequented by senior citizens. Some of these locations have been the scenes of accidents involving pedestrians. Many have no stoplights or stop signs.
Dangerous intersections become all the more dangerous as the weather gets warmer and more and more people choose to walk. On top of more pedestrians being on the streets, drivers also tend to be more careless as the weather warms and tend to drive faster. Crackdowns can serve as pointed reminders for drivers to slow down and pay attention to the road, especially when it comes to pedestrians.
Pedestrians always have the right of way, even in the absence of a cross walk. If you’ve been a pedestrian who has been involved in a car accident, contact an accident lawyer. Chicago has numerous options, many which can discuss your case and the possibilities of success. Usually, there’s no fee unless you win, paying the lawyer only a portion of the settlement.
We deserve safe streets, but if the unspeakable should happen, you need the financial resources in order to restore your peace of mind as well as afford any potential disability. Our streets should be safe for pedestrians. Litigation not only gets you what you deserve, it provides you the resources to adapt and reclaim your life.
Friday, May 15th, 2009
