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Rockford, IL (November 7, 2019) – According to sources, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle during the early morning hours on Thursday. The incident took place in Machesney Park, near a bridge around 2:00 a.m.

The MD-1 unit was sent to the scene and the victim was located in the proximity of the bridge. Many other emergency personnel was also sent to the scene to provide aid to the injured pedestrian. It is believed the injuries are critical.

There were significant delays in the area for traffic. Roads were extremely slick making traveling treacherous.

Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian at this time.

Pedestrian Accidents In Rockford

A blue and orange logo is shown on the side of a black background.When a human body is hit by a car the injuries are often severe if not life-threatening. There were almost 6,000 pedestrians killed in crashes with automobiles in 2016 in the United States. What this means is that there is approximately one crash-related pedestrian fatality every 1.5 hours across the country. In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reported that there were almost 130,000 pedestrians that needed treatment in emergency departments for injuries sustained by being hit by cars.

Recovering from serious injuries can take a long time and can be stressful. The Janesville personal injury lawyers at Alexander J. Smith Law Offices understand these challenges victims of car accidents who are injured face. We care about providing victims in Wisconsin and Illinois with the best legal services to help them see their full legal justice. Our team of Janesville serious injury attorneys will fight on your behalf to ensure you see a fair settlement after your personal injury claim.

The lawyers at the Alexander J. Smith Law Offices will fight the insurance companies aggressively on your behalf. Call us today to set up a free consultation at (608) 237-7035 for residents of Wisconsin or (815) 2439686 for residents of Illinois. One of our highly knowledgeable Wisconsin and Illinois personal injury attorneys will help you with your personal injury claim.

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Disclaimer: As members of the local 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. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.