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In the span of only three days there have been two Chicago, Illinois CTA related deaths. In what initially may have been thought of as freak accidents there is an alarming trend with deaths and personal injuries from Chicago, Illinois Chicago Transit Authority transportation. Protections, either in the form of emergency shut-off devices for trains or extra security guards, need to be put in place near CTA “L” stops to prevent accidents. The first accident occurred Monday on the CTA blue line. The most recent accident occurred yesterday on the CTA red line. In both CTA “L” train accidents the pedestrians were killed. Investigations continue into both CTA train car accidents. In addition to Chicago, Illinois trains other forms of public transit are also under scrutiny. In recent weeks Chicago, Illinois PACE buses which provide transportation to Chicago, Illinois suburbs have also been in the spotlight due to a PACE bus accident which injured four pedestrians. Additionally, Chicago Metra trains which provide service within Chicago and to the suburbs have also been under attack. Train accidents have occurred both at train and car intersection accidents, train accidents hitting pedestrians and one train accident caused death and injury to a rider on the train. As gas prices soar in Chicago, Illinois, residents are using public transportation as an alternative to personal cars. Despite the financial savings from the public transit system residents may be willing to put more cash into the pump rather than ride on the Chicago, Illinois, CTA, PACE, or Metra due to the increasing number of accidents. Negligent bus drivers, Negligent CTA operators and negligent Metra conductors may deter residents from using public transit and opting instead to use cars even though fuel prices are high. CTA has not made any official statement regarding the recent wave of CTA related deaths but it is expected that a press release will soon be made public. As Chicago, Illinois residents remain puzzled about the unexpected CTA deaths one thing is sure safety measures need to be increased to prevent more innocent pedestrians, riders and travelers from experiencing personal injuries and death. To read about the most recent CTA red line train accident click here.

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Posted In: Automobile Accidents , Bus Accidents , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Pedestrian , Public Transit , Train Accidents

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Car part recalls and product liability lawsuits against car manufactures are common occurrences in America. A new wave of defected car products however has come into light after a lengthy news investigation. It has been determined that many car shops and automobile dealers are selling expired car tires which make the car tires defective and prone to car tire explosions and car accidents. This is a growing problem and this negligent product selling has led many to sustain serious personal injuries from car accidents and even death. To see a full length clip about the news investigation into this negligent car tire selling trend click here.

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A PACE bus accident resulted in injuries to a woman and injuries to three children. The bus accident occurred when a PACE bus hit four pedestrians in a Chicago, Illinois suburb. Luckily the pedestrian victims sustained only minor personal injuries. The PACE bus accident occurred in the Chicago, Illinois suburb of Oak Park, late Monday evening. The negligent bus driver was cited for failing to yield for pedestrians, likely the cause of the pedestrian bus accident. To read more about the personal injuries sustained by the accident victims click here.

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Posted In: Bus Accidents , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Pedestrian

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Another Chicago, Illinois CTA accident occurred early yesterday morning. This time the CTA blue line was the sight of the CTA “L” accident. A man was hit by a CTA train car, Chicago, Illinois police are currently investigating the most recent CTA accident. Over the summer several fatalities have occurred when people were hit by CTA trains and CTA cars. The most recent incident according to witnesses occurred when the man jumped in front of the CTA car. Hopefully the CTA will implement stricter security and new ways to avoid such tragedies. After a wave of CTA accidents, CTA car accidents and CTA pedestrian accidents some changes need to be made. It is unlikely that the CTA blue line will be the last accident sight of its kind this summer. To read the full story click here.

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The family of a Cicero man who was killed by a drunk driver due to the negligence of a Cicero police officer was awarded $7.5 Million in a wrongful-death lawsuit. The man was killed after being pinned against the back of a police squad car when he was struck by a drunk driver. Cicero police had stopped to break up a fight involving the man. However, in so doing, the officers directed the man to stand on the street, neglecting to activate any emergency lights. The drunk driver had been traveling at 74 m.p.h., police said.

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Backover accidents and backover deaths occur when cars pulling backwards are unable to see people in the rearview mirror. Often times children not viewed in a rearview mirror will be run over by cars. As cars get bigger vehicles like SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) often make it hard to view people behind a car running the risk that a car will run over a child. A car backover accident caused one Chicago, Illinois suburban family to face tragedy after a father ran over his son with the car. The accident caused the child serious personal injuries, fortunately he did survive. Child deaths have skyrocketed from accidents due to backover accidents, children heatstroke in cars and power window entrapment accidents. The increase in incidents has lead to congressional legislation addressing the problem; the legislation is co-sponsored by an Illinois Representative. To read more on the legislation and the car accidents that prompted its passing click here.

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A train accident that left one man dead after being run over by a train has lead to a train accident lawsuit. The widow of the deceased victim has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent train owner. The wrongful death lawsuit claims damages for pain and suffering, medical care and funeral expenses. The suit filed in Chicago, Illinois Cook County alleged that the negligent railroad company failed to sound horns to alert the man who was on the tracks. To read the full story click here.

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A Chicago, Illinois family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a boat company. The boat company rented the deceased a boat without warning him that the local river was closed due to flooding. The wrongful death suit claims that the boat company was negligent and that as a result the boating accident could have been prevented. The boat accident resulted in an adult drowning and luckily two other boaters were saved while drowning by an onlooker. The suit also maintains that a defective product life vest was given to the deceased. The life vest was also rented from the boat company. To read the full story on this wrongful death negligence lawsuit click here.

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Posted In: Accidental Drownings , Boating Accidents , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Products liability , Wrongful Death

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Allstate Insurance Company, a company based in a northwest Chicago, Illinois suburb was declared in a recent study to be the worst insurance company nationwide. Allstate Insurance Company which is known for insuring those in car accidents, those who sustain serious personal injuries in situations ranging from motor vehicle accidents to house fires got the study’s worst rating. Allstate is criticized for putting its profits over the safety of its insured. Those who have suffered personal injuries and were rejected by Allstate to be covered in motor vehicle accident may know all too well how the Company works. To read more about this disappointing story on the near Chicago, Illinois based insurance company click here.

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A Chicago, Illinois teenager was hit by a car while on vacation. The teen was rollerblading when he was struck by a car. The in-lining skating car crash left the teen dead. The driver in the car crash was cited for reckless driving, negligent driving and other criminal citations. There is no word yet if a wrongful death suit or a personal injury lawsuit will be filed by the Chicago, Illinois family of the deceased teenager. To read the full story click here.

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Posted In: Automobile Accidents , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Wrongful Death

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A bicycle accident occurred after a car driver hit and run occurred yesterday evening. The car accident involved a twelve year old autistic boy who was riding his bike when the car accident occurred hitting his bike. The bike accident left the boy with a broken leg. The investigation continues to find the hit and run driver who caused the boy to suffer serious personal injuries: he now has a cast going all the way up his leg and thigh. Bicycle Accidents and pedestrian accidents can occur when drivers are not paying attention but if a car accident does occur a driver should take responsibility. In this case, however the driver simply ran away. To read the full story click here.

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Posted In: Automobile Accidents , Bicycle Accidents , Injuries to Minors and Children , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Pedestrian

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Another CTA accident occurred in Chicago, Illinois where a car crashed into a CTA “L” platform. The car exploded and the woman suffered severe burn injuries and was not able to survive the car accident. Two other men who were in the car accident suffered serious injuries and were taken to the hospital. CTA accidents have occurred in large numbers in recent weeks. Previously a car hitting an “L” platform caused personal injuries and death to a woman who was near a Chicago, Illinois Red Line station. To read the story and see a map of where the accident occurred, click here.

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Posted In: Automobile Accidents , Burn Injury , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Public Transit , Train Accidents

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An off duty police officer from a near Chicago, Illinois suburb was involved in a motorcycle crash. The motorcycle accident left the police officer with serious personal injuries. The injured motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The crash occurred when the motorcycle was crossing a highway exit ramp. There is no word yet if the motorcycle accident will result in a premises liability claim against the state for negligent premises maintenance. To read this tragic story click here.

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A motorcycle accident in Chicago, Illinois occurred when the motorcyclist crashed into another car. The car hit was waiting at an intersection to make a turn when the intersection accident occurred. The driver of the motorcycle was given citations for among several things a DUI; likely a ticket for reckless driving and for negligent driving. The motorcyclist experienced critical injuries and remains in the hospital. To read the full story click here.

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A woman in a Northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois has passed away after a pedestrian accident occurred. The pedestrian was caught in a motorcycle accident which left her suffering from serious personal injuries eventually resulting in her death. The death has thus far been declared a motor vehicle accident. There is no word yet if any personal injury lawsuits or wrongful death suits have been filed against the driver in the motorcycle accident. To read more on this tragic story click here.

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A product recall is in place after personal injuries and property damage have been sustained by drivers of Chrystler Minivans. Car accidents have occurred where the car’s seat heaters have become so hot as to not only cause burn injuries but to also cause fires. A product liability lawsuit is in place between Chrystler and Magna the manufacturer of the seat heaters. Meanwhile injured consumers are turning to the courts to receive compensation for burn injuries and minor personal injuries they have sustained. To see the full story and check out which car models have product recalls click here.

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An 11-year Chicago girl was injured after a negligent driver slammed his car into a CTA bus shelter where she was standing with several other people early Thursday morning. The out-of-control vehicle shattered the windows of the Chicago Transit Authority shelter, causing bits of broken glass to shower the girl, piercing her body and severly injuring her. The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital where she is being treated for her injuries. Police say that car accident was the result of drunk driving and arrested the driver. There is no word yet whether a personal injury law suit has been filed in this matter.

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