Tag: distracted driver
Pedestrian accidents: Teen girl struck in Illinois
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday, October 3, 2014.
For individuals who are getting from one place to another on foot, drivers can be considered a significant danger. Distracted drivers or drivers who simply do not see a pedestrian could be very likely to strike an individual who may have been attempting to cross a street. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Teen girl struck in Illinois”
Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes?
On behalf of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Monday, May 13, 2013.
ofTexting while driving is illegal in Illinois. If an Illinois driver causes an accident due to texting while driving, the driver could be held financially liable for compensating an injury victim for his or her medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering. Continue reading “Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes?”