If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident which involved the failure to yield, you need legal representation from an Elgin failure to yield accident lawyer from our team of car accident lawyers at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers.
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When Are Illinois Drivers Required to Yield Right-of-Way?
Illinois law specifies several situations where drivers are required to yield the right-of-way. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-901), drivers must yield in circumstances such as when approaching intersections, when pedestrians are in crosswalks, at a stop sign or yield sign, and when emergency vehicles are displaying flashing lights and sounding sirens.
Why Do Failure to Yield Motor Vehicle Accidents Happen?
There are several reasons why failure to yield accidents may occur. Some common causes of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents include distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving, and ignoring traffic signals or signs. In some cases, drivers may simply be unaware of the right-of-way laws or choose not to follow them.
Common Personal Injuries from Failure to Yield Accidents
Common injuries sustained in failure to yield accidents include:
If you have been injured at a failure to yield accident scene, Elgin personal injury attorneys can help. A skilled car accident lawyer can gather evidence, negotiate with the insurance company or the at-fault driver’s insurance company, and seek fair compensation for your injuries suffered in such car accidents.
Our attorneys can also counsel you on the best course of action to take for your specific case.
Where Do Failure to Yield Accidents Most Frequently Happen?
Failure to yield collisions can happen anywhere, but they most commonly occur at intersections. Intersections can be confusing and require drivers to navigate multiple lanes of traffic, making it easy for someone to miss a stop sign or traffic signal.
Parking lots and driveways are also common locations for failure to yield accidents, as drivers may not pay full attention oncoming traffic either when entering or exiting these spaces.
How Much Is My Car Accident Worth?
The value of a failure to yield accident claim can vary depending on the extent of the severe injuries and damages. Some factors that may impact the value include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case and provide an estimate of its potential worth.
What If I Was Partially to Blame for My Accident?
Illinois law follows a comparative negligence system, as outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes (735 ILCS 5/2-1116). This system allows for an injured party in vehicle accident to still recover damages even if they are partially at fault for the accident. However, their compensation will be reduced by their percentage of fault.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers Today
At our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers, we have a legal team of experienced personal injury lawyers to represent clients who have suffered severe injury due to the negligence of the other driver.
We know the physical, emotional, and financial toll these types of accidents can take on victims and their families. That’s why we work tirelessly to hold negligent parties accountable and recover compensation for our clients.
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!
If you have been injured at a failure to yield accident scene, Elgin personal injury attorneys can help. A skilled car accident lawyer can gather evidence, negotiate with the insurance company or the at-fault driver’s insurance company, and seek fair compensation for your injuries suffered in such car accidents.
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