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Chicago Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Fatal Motor Vehicle AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 35,000 people were killed in traffic accidents in 2015. When traffic accidents are the result of someone’s negligence or wrongful conduct, victims’ family members or other loved ones are often entitled to significant compensation under Illinois law. While no settlement or award can change the past, it can certainly help survivors to feel that justice has been done and help them start to heal. In addition, in many cases, the loss of a loved one or family member can take a significant financial toll, making obtaining a settlement or award important for many survivors.At Abels & Annes, we understand how important it is for individuals who have lost a loved one to hold the responsible party accountable. We are well-versed in Illinois wrongful death law and know how to use the civil courts to obtain justice for our clients. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call our office today at 312-924-7575 or send us an email through our online contact form.Tragic Motor Vehicle AccidentsMotor vehicle accidents can involve a lot of force and are often capable of causing fatal injuries, despite significant advances in vehicle safety. In Chicago, there is no shortage of hazardous roadways and fast-moving traffic that cause serious accidents, putting everyone who takes to the road at some degree of risk. These accidents can occur for various reasons. For such accidents to be legally actionable under Illinois’ wrongful death statute, they need to be the result of the negligence or wrongful conduct of someone else.Fatal Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Other DriversNot surprisingly, the vast majority of fatal motor vehicle accidents in the Chicago area are the result of careless or reckless motorists. Some of the more common causes of fatal motor vehicle accidents caused by other drivers include the following:
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Failure to property maintain a vehicle
- Driving the wrong way
- Failing to turn on headlights at night or in poor weather
- Following too closely
- Improper turns
- Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Be Caused by Road Defects
- Potholes
- Improper drainage
- Inadequate signage
- Overgrown vegetation
- Faded lane markings
- Broken or malfunctioning stop signs
- Uneven lanes
- Inadequate lighting
- Missing guardrails
- Poor landscaping
- Brake defects
- Stability problems
- Accelerator or brake pedal defects
- Steering defects
- Cruise control defects
- Airbag defects
- Tire defects