On April 7th, 2025, an Illinois State Trooper was seated in his car at the scene of an accident on I-94 in Chicago. The trooper’s squad car was in the right-hand lane with its flashing lights activated. A Chevy Impala hit the squad car, injuring the trooper. His injuries were not life-threatening, but he was transported to a nearby hospital. This collision was the fifth accident caused by a violation of Scott’s Law in 2025. In 2024, one ISP trooper was killed and 12 were injured in Scott’s Law crashes.
It seems that the people most affected by Scott’s Law violations are state troopers. However, this law’s requirements also apply to other kinds of vehicles. Whether inside their vehicles or outside them, working as pedestrians, troopers are not the only ones who can be harmed. Pedestrians often sustain catastrophic or fatal injuries in motor vehicle collisions. If you are injured in a car accident as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, our experienced Arlington Heights, IL personal injury attorneys will advocate for your interests and fight to maximize your settlement.