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Palatine, IL – Person Struck by Car at US-12 & Lake Cook Rd

by | Sep 25, 2020 | Car Accidents, Injuries

Palatine, IL (September 25, 2020) – Local law enforcement officials in Palatine reported that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, September 23. 

Officials from the Palatine Police Department were called to the site of the collision at around 3 p.m. Initial reports revealed that the accident occurred on US-12 (N. Rand Road) NB near Lake Cook Road. The cause of the accident has not been reported at this time. 

One injured party from the scene was transported to a nearby medical center for the treatment of sustained injuries. The injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. No further updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided. 

An ongoing investigation into the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Illinois 

Palatine, IL - Person Struck by Car at US-12 & Lake Cook Rd

Pedestrians are much more exposed to roadway dangers, and statistics show that pedestrians are nearly 1.5 times more likely to be killed in a collision compared to passenger vehicle occupants. In 2017, an estimated one pedestrian was killed every 88 minutes across the country. In Illinois, there were 4,930 pedestrian accidents reported statewide in 2012. That year, a reported 4,665 pedestrians suffered injuries in collisions in Illinois. 

Pedestrians and cyclists have to share the roadways with other motor vehicles. It is the duty of all drivers to safely share the roads with pedestrians and yield the right of way when necessary. Sadly, too many drivers fail to pay attention to areas like crosswalks, and far too often, serious Illinois pedestrian accidents are the result. In many cases, drivers ignore or refuse to respect when pedestrians have the right of way, and the resulting injuries in the event of an Illinois pedestrian accident can be catastrophic. 

At Kmlltdlaw.com, our Illinois pedestrian accident attorneys have more than a century of combined experience fighting for the rights of crash victims in Illinois, and that means we know how to recover the compensation our clients deserve. We have successfully represented clients seriously injured as a result of negligent or reckless motorists, and we will fight diligently to make sure that the driver responsible is held liable for your damages. Contact our offices today at 877-930-2551 to see what we can do for your case by consulting with a qualified Illinois personal injury lawyer

Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.

Disclaimer: As members of the local Chicago and broader Illinois community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. You should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.


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