Glen Ellyn Car Accident Lawyers

In Glen Ellyn, a trip down Roosevelt Road, a stop near the Metra station on Main Street, or a morning commute toward I-355 may be part of a person's daily routine, but these situations can become dangerous when other drivers act negligently. Car accidents caused by drivers who make careless choices can leave people facing broken bones, head and neck injuries, and other issues that can affect their overall health and well-being. After an accident occurs, a person may be unsure about how to prove that another driver was responsible and how to obtain compensation for their damages.

At Schwartz Injury Law, our lawyers help injured people hold negligent drivers accountable. Our team has years of experience handling personal injury claims involving motor vehicle accidents and other situations. We have the investigative and negotiation skills needed to build strong cases for our clients. We will provide compassionate representation focused on achieving results, and our goal is to make sure our clients can concentrate on healing while we work to recover compensation for them.

Why Driver Negligence Causes Car Crashes

Most car accidents are not random events. They usually happen because a driver failed to act safely and reasonably. Every driver has a duty to watch out for others on the road and maintain safety. When a driver ignores that duty and acts irresponsibly, and someone gets hurt as a result, this may be considered to be negligence.

To recover compensation for a car accident, an injured person generally needs to show that a driver engaged in negligence, that they were responsible for causing the accident, and that their unsafe behavior led to damages. Damages include all losses a person has experienced, including injuries, lost income, vehicle damage, physical pain, and emotional trauma.

Common Traffic Law Violations Leading to Collisions

When a driver violates a law that is meant to protect public safety, that violation can serve as strong evidence of negligence. Some of the most frequent violations that lead to car accidents include:

• Speeding: Drivers are required to operate their vehicles at speeds that are reasonable for the conditions on the road. Even if a person was driving slower than the posted speed limit, they may have been traveling at an unsafe speed, such as in a situation involving heavy traffic or rainy weather.
• Distracted Driving: Drivers in Illinois are not allowed to use handheld phones while driving. Texting while driving is also considered to be a traffic violation. Other issues can also be distracting, such as grooming, eating, or reaching for items in the back seat.
• Drunk or Drugged Driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs is illegal. A DUI conviction can often serve as evidence of negligence.
• Tailgating: When a driver follows another vehicle more closely than is reasonable, they may cause a rear-end crash.
• Running Red Lights and Stop Signs: Drivers are required to obey traffic signals. When they do not stop when required or try to speed through yellow lights, they may cause T-bone collisions.
• Failing to Yield to Pedestrians: When drivers do not stop for people in crosswalks, they can cause pedestrian accidents that may lead to severe injuries.

Other Unsafe Behavior That Can Cause Car Accidents

Not every careless act by a driver involves a traffic ticket. Drivers may also cause crashes by driving while exhausted, weaving aggressively between lanes, failing to look in their blind spots before merging, or failing to slow down on snowy and icy roads during an Illinois winter.