Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in the Illinois. If you have been involved in a car accident caused by a negligent person who was texting while driving, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages.
An experienced Cicero texting while driving lawyer from our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, can provide the legal representation and counsel you need.
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What Is My Cicero Texting While Driving Injury Case Worth?
Experienced car accident attorneys assess the value of a personal injury lawsuit after auto accidents using factors such as the severity of auto accident, your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
The Dangers of Texting While Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Texting is the most alarming distraction causing car accidents. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.”
Is Texting While Driving Legal in Illinois?
NO!
Illinois law strictly prohibits the use of handheld cell phones, texting or using other electronic communications while operating any motor vehicle.
Hands-free devices or Bluetooth technology is allowed for persons age 19 and older. Illinois law also prohibits the use of headsets while driving.
Can Use My Phone AT ALL While Driving in Illinois?
The only time an Illinois driver can use a cellphone that is not hands free is:
To report an emergency situation.
While parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
While stopped when normal traffic is obstructed and the vehicle is in neutral or park.
What Should I Do If I See Someone Texting While Driving?
If you observe someone texting while driving, maintain a safe distance from their vehicle. If you believe the situation is hazardous, you can report the driver by calling the non-emergency number for local law enforcement. Do not attempt to confront the driver yourself.
Steps to Take After Car Crashes Caused by Texting Drivers
If you’ve suffered car accident injuries in a Cicero car accident:
Seek medical attention
Collect evidence with photos or videos
Get contact information from all parties involved
File a police report
Contact a Cicero car accident lawyer
How Can Cicero Car Accident Lawyers Help?
A texting while driving accident lawyer can help you understand your rights and guide you through the intricacies of filing a personal injury claim for compensation.
They can gather evidence, such as cell phone records, to prove the other driver’s negligence in the auto accident claim and help negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries and damages.
What Compensation Might I Receive for My Personal Injury Case?
If you were injured in a car accident caused by someone texting while driving, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Medical bills
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Wrongful death
Don’t Wait – Contact a Cicero Texting While Driving Accident Attorney Today
If a texting driver caused an accident that injured you or a loved one, don’t wait to seek legal help at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers.
Schedule your free consultation with the personal injury lawyers in our firm today. We will review your case and lay out the legal options available to recover compensation you deserve.
If you have been involved in a car accident caused by a negligent person who was texting while driving, you may be entitled to compensation.
$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.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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