ILLINOIS DRIVERS MAY SEE AN INCREASE IN CAMERA USAGE ON THE ROADWAYS
There is legislation pending in the State Senate which would authorize cities within Cook County, the collar counties, and two counties near St. Louis to erect cameras to ticket drivers who are speeding. The legislation would take effect early in 2010. There are currently nine (9) states that use of speeding cameras, including Iowa. This legislation must still pass the Senate and House and be signed into law by Governor Quinn before taking effect. There are many law enforcement, municipalities and safety groups favoring the plan.
How can this legislation impact a motor vehicle accident and associated litigation?
Often, an intersection collision will boil down to the issue of who had the green light. A contested red light case could be difficult and problematic when it comes down to a “he said/she said” case and there are no independent witnesses. However, if you have photographic proof that the opposing party ran a red light, this potentially difficult liability case could turn into a “slam dunk” liability case.
Similarly, speed is often an issue in a motor vehicle collision. Speed is often an issue when a truck is involved in a collision. Having proof of a defendant’s speed on video could be all that is required to successfully obtain a favorable result for an individual injured in a motor vehicle collision.
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The Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll has an outstanding record of success in motor vehicle accident cases. Mr. Kroll has several verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars for individuals either injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents.
