{"id":284,"date":"2020-10-13T18:01:04","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T18:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seidmanlaw-net.lawblogger.net\/blog\/illinois-crosswalk-laws\/"},"modified":"2022-06-29T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T20:38:23","slug":"illinois-crosswalk-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seidmanlaw.net\/blog\/illinois-crosswalk-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Crosswalk Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"item-meta h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seidmanlaw.net\/category\/pedestrian-accident\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Pedestrian Accident<\/a> | October 13, 2020<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seidmanlaw.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/illinois-crosswalk-laws.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Crosswalk Laws\" \/><br \/>\nAccidents occur in a variety of ways throughout the state of Illinois. Unfortunately, pedestrians are often involved in vehicle accidents in this state, and they regularly happen because of a violation of crosswalk laws. It is vital that both pedestrians and drivers understand the laws concerning crosswalks. This includes understanding which party has the right of way in various circumstances. Violation of crosswalk laws could result in a person being held liable for any accident injuries. If you have been involved in an accident, contact our <a href=\"\/auto-accidents\/pedestrian-accidents\/\">Chicago pedestrian accident lawyers<\/a> today for a free consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Crosswalk Laws Are Vital For Pedestrian Safety<\/h2>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seidmanlaw.net\/blog\/illinois-crosswalk-laws\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Illinois Crosswalk Laws\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pedestrian Accident | October 13, 2020 Accidents occur in a variety of ways throughout the state of Illinois. Unfortunately, pedestrians are often involved in vehicle accidents in this state, and they regularly happen because of a violation of crosswalk laws. It is vital that both pedestrians and drivers understand the laws concerning crosswalks. 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