The driver was reported to be a female who, according to witnesses, said she clearly saw the man and did nothing to avoid hitting him. Authorities are questioning the female driver in the maroon car who hit the man. The severity of the man’s injuries has not been reported.
Many individuals were on the scene and witness to the accident. The Rockford Fire Department and the Rockford Police Department were on the scene to block it off and provide aid to the injured man.
Our thoughts are with the injured party in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents In Rockford
Pedestrian accidents can result in catastrophic injuries for people of all ages. When a person who is already vulnerable is hit as a higher chance of losing their life. Approximately one crash-related pedestrian fatality occurred every 1.5 hours across the country in 2015. That same year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that there were almost 130,000 pedestrians who were treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident.
The Janesville personal injury lawyers at Alexander J. Smith Law Offices know the stress victims face and the challenges they have to endure after they are severely injured at the hands of a negligent party. Our team of Janesville serious injury attorneys will fight on your behalf to ensure you see a fair settlement at the conclusion of 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.