School Zone Accidents

Each year, over 25,000 children are injured in traffic accidents in school zones and over 100 lose their lives. If your loved one has been injured or killed in a school zone as a pedestrian, speak with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys as soon as possible.

Distracted driving is a major factor in traffic accidents in school zones: nearly 70% of surveyed drivers have admitted to being distracted while driving, and, like intoxicated drivers, these drivers are at least three times more likely to cause an accident than those who are neither. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, drivers in school zones must proceed as follows:

“On a school day when children are present and so close thereto that a potential hazard exists because of the close proximity of the motorized traffic and when the traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger” (625 ILCS 5/11-1002.5).

It’s also helpful to ensure that your children understand basic traffic laws and safety precautions, especially in your own neighborhood. Make sure they understand: where and how to cross the street safely, especially before or after school; to never act under the assumption that an oncoming driver can see them; and, to look out for other children to ensure that everyone exercises proper caution when crossing the street.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First. 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a school zone as a pedestrian, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.