The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C.

Chicago Illinois Accident Lawyers

Call us: (312) 263-1080

  • Home
  • About
    • Attorney Barry G. Doyle
  • Free Info
    • Library
    • Free Books and Reports
    • Video
    • FAQs
    • Blog
  • Practice Areas
    • Auto Accident
    • Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Lawsuits
    • Slip And Fall Accident
    • Work Related Personal Injury
    • Wrongful Death Lawsuits
    • Construction Accidents
    • Motorcycle Crashes
    • Trucking Accidents
    • Dog Bite Attacks
    • Lawsuits and Claims Against the CTA
    • Train Accidents
    • Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Prescription Medication Errors | Pharmacist Malpractice
    • Dangerous Defective Products Suits
    • Dangerous Children’s Products
    • Dangerous Prescription Medications
    • Dangerous Medical Devices and Equipment
  • Our Case Results
  • What Our Clients Say
  • Contact

Many Roadside Events Can Cause Accidents

Blog Post by Barry G. Doyle

How many times have you sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic only to find that the slow-down was caused by drivers on your side of the road slowing to gawk at an accident that happened on the OTHER side of the highway? Not only is this a frustrating occurrence, but it also often leads to more accidents caused by drivers distracted by staring at the accident.Roadside events can distract drivers from keeping their eyes and attention on the road. It’s not always other accidents, but even disabled vehicles, traffic stops, signs, or even businesses that employ “eye catching” advertising on roadsides that can cause major distractions. Basically anything that causes a driver to take their attention off the road increases the potential of a car accident.Many highways have banned certain types of billboards or road signage to try and cut down on driver distractions. The biggest hazard is that drivers love to stare at whatever’s going on at the scene of an accident or anything involving flashing lights (police, ambulance, tow-truck). If you notice a roadside event, be prepared for other drivers to slow down and ogle at the scene.The reason that roadside gawking causes so many accidents is that drivers slow down to look, sometimes swerve as they’re staring off to the side or the road, or neglect to notice that the drivers in front of them may have stopped to do the same. It’s not uncommon to see smaller accidents occurring after a severe accident, just because drivers are looking at the aftermath of another accident.Our article covers many of the other types of common car accidents caused by distracted drivers. If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious car accident because of a distracted driver, you should contact a Chicago car accident attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in a car accident claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.

Thank you for reading.

Contact Us

Please Wait...
Success!
Something is wrong with your submission.

Practice Areas

  • Auto Accident
  • Slip And Fall Accidents
  • Work Related Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Construction Accidents

New Free Book

Free Book: Myths and Mistakes About Illinois Personal Injury Cases

Myths & Mistakes: How Illinois Accident Victims Wreck Their Own Personal Injury Cases

Get the book

What our clients are saying

I would highly recommend Barry to anyone seeking an attorney.
—John

I would absolutely, unequivocally say that Barry Doyle is a top injury attorney.
—Cedric McL.

Barry took the time to make me feel that my case and my feelings were important to him. He’s not your typical attorney.
—Pam

Read more testimonials
Call us:
(312) 263-1080
facebook icon google plus icon twitter icon youtube icon
Locations

Skokie, IL

  • 4709 West Golf Road, Suite 1140
    Skokie, IL 60076
  • Phone: (312) 263-1080
  • Get Directions

Chicago, IL

  • By appointment only:
    10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2160
    Chicago, IL 60603
  • Phone: (312) 263-1080
  • Get Directions

Orland Park, IL

  • By appointment only:
    15255 South 94th Avenue, 5th Floor
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Phone: (312) 263-1080
  • Get Directions
Email Us
Please Wait...
Success!
Something is wrong with your submission.
© 2021 The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C., All Rights Reserved, Reproduced with Permission Privacy Policy