In 2024, Illinois earned the dubious title of the fifth-worst state for car crash deaths related to poor road design. Poor road conditions were also a significant factor in car accidents across the state. While driver negligence is the leading cause of car collisions, other issues like poor road conditions can either be a contributing factor or cause an accident outright.
You may have heard that city, county, state, and federal government agencies are immune from lawsuits. This is not true, although the procedure and the time limits differ from lawsuits against another driver. Clear negligence regarding roadway design or maintenance can be used as grounds for a claim against a government agency.