Reckless driving in Chicago poses significant risks, leading to motor vehicle accidents and to numerous injuries and fatalities annually. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a reckless driver, seek legal representation from an experienced Chicago reckless driving accident lawyer. Our Chicago car accident law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers, understands the complexities of reckless driving cases and will work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve.
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What is Reckless Driving?
According to Illinois law (625 ILCS 5/11-503), a reckless driver is a person “driving any vehicle with a willful or wanton disregard for the security of individuals or property”.
What Types of Compensation Can I Seek After a Reckless Driving Crash?
After a motor vehicle accident involving a reckless driver, victims may be able to file a car accident lawsuit to seek compensation for:
Medical expenses and future medical care for their injuries
Lost wages from missed work due to recovery or disability
What to Do After a Reckless Driving Car Crash Injury in Chicago
How Can a Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Prove a Driver Was Driving Recklessly?
To prove fault in a reckless driving case, Chicago car accident lawyers gather evidence from the accident scene such as photos, traffic footage, and witness statements, and police reports.
An experienced car accident attorney may work with accident reconstruction experts to analyze factors like vehicle speeds, road conditions, and driver actions to prove reckless driving in a car accident claim.
Additional evidence, such as the driver’s history of violations, can establish a pattern of reckless behavior of the at-fault driver and demonstrate that this behavior directly caused the victim’s injuries and damages.
How Long Do Victims Have to File a Claim in Reckless Driving Car Accident Cases in Illinois?
By Illinois law, personal injury claims for car accidents must be filed within two years of the accident to seek compensation.
Should I Hire a Reckless Driving Accident Lawyer?
It is in victims’ best interest to hire an experienced car crash attorney after reckless driving accidents who can:
Investigate the accident, gather evidence and build a strong case to prove liability of the reckless driver.
Negotiate with the auto insurance company for fair compensation.
Represent the car accident case in court, if necessary.
Contact Chicago Reckless Driving Auto Accident Lawyers
If you’ve suffered severe injuries in a reckless driving accident, don’t hesitate to reach out to our legal team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers for help with your car accident injury claim. We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of your personal injury lawsuit and secure justice for you.
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If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident caused by a reckless driver, call a Chicago reckless driving accident lawyer today.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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