If you have been seriously injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s failure to yield, you may be entitled to file a car accident claim to recover damages. Our car accident law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, is ready to provide a skilled Chicago failure to yield lawyer who can counsel you on your legal options.
In this Article
What is the Illinois Law about Failure to Yield Right-of-Way?
The Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-904 ) states that drivers must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians in certain situations.
Some of these situations include:
When making a left turn at an intersection
When merging onto a highway or changing lanes
When entering or exiting a driveway or parking lot
When approaching a yield sign or traffic signal
When encountering emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens on
What Is My Chicago Failure to Yield Car Accident Case Worth?
What Are the Most Frequent Failure to Yield Accidents in Illinois?
Car accidents frequently caused by drivers who fail to yield include:
Left turn accidents—a driver fails to yield the right-of-way and makes a left turn in front of oncoming traffic.
Pedestrian accidents—not yielding to pedestrians.
Rear-end collisions—a driver makes an error merging onto a highway or changing lanes.
Factors that Often Lead to a Failure to Yield Auto Accident
Failure to yield accidents can happen for a variety of reasons:
Distracted driving: Texting, talking on the phone, or any other form of distracted driving.
Impaired driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Aggressive driving: Speeding, tailgating, and other aggressive behaviors.
What Can I Do after a Failure to Yield Accident?
Here are some steps you should take:
Seek medical attention, even if you do not think you have serious car accident injuries.
Contact the police and get an accident report.
Gather evidence by photographing the accident scene, vehicle damage, and injuries, and collect witness contact information.
Contact an experienced car accident lawyer to evaluate your case and counsel you about the legal process to seek compensation.
Common Car Accident Injuries from Failure to Yield Accidents
A motor vehicle accident can lead to a wide range of injuries:
What If I Was Partially to Blame for the Failure to Yield Accident?
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you can be held partially at fault, and your compensation will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. However, if you are found to be more than 50% at fault car accident case, you may not recover any damages.
How Long Do Victims Have to File Car Accident Claims in Illinois?
In Illinois, the statute of limitations to file a personal injury claim is two years from the date that the accident occurred.
What Evidence Do Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Need to Prove a Driver Failed to Yield?
Chicago car accident attorneys can help you gather important evidence that can include police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage, photographs of the accident scene, and any other documentation that shows the circumstances leading to car accident injuries. Documentation will be key to successful negotiation with the insurance company.
Contact a Chicago Failure to Yield Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car crash caused by a driver who failed to yield, contact us at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers to speak with an experienced Chicago car accident attorney.
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If you have been seriously injured in an accident caused by another driver's failure to yield, speak to a Chicago failure to yield lawyer about your legal options.
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Britt C.
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