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A man was driving his motorcycle east on Chicago Avenue in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, when he struck a vehicle making a left hand turn. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, is currently in critical condition after sustaining severe personal injuries. Both the driver and passenger in the struck car did not sustain any personal injuries. Police believe there could have been a second motorcycle involved that may have fled the scene. Police have not as of yet cited the driver for negligent driving or reckless driving. They do not believe speed was a factor in the automobile motorcycle accident and while no charges have been filed, the investigation continues. At this time, there have been no personal injury lawsuits filed, the motorcyclist remains in the hospital with serious personal injuries. To read the full story click here.

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Deaths resulting from car accidents went down last year to roughly 51,000 – the lowest level in more than a decade. The fatality rate is 1.37 deaths for every 100 million miles traveled in 2007 was the lowest on record.

Motorcycle accident deaths, on the other hand, increased for the tenth straight year. There were 5,154 motorcycle deaths last year, compared with 4,837 in 2006.

What accounts for the decrease in automobile accidents? Experts theorize higher gas prices and a slowing economy. One expert said “fewer highway deaths is always the silver lining of a down economy.”

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An Illinois man was killed last night after he crashed his motorcycle into a viaduct in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. He lost control of his bike which then hit a curb and finally ran into the viaduct. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital but pronounced dead with an hour. No one else has been reported injured. Read more here.

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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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Research has found that eliminating state helmet requirement for motorcyclists has dramatically increased the number of personal injuries and subsequent health care costs. In one state that recently eliminated its helmet laws, the study found fatal head injuries rose 66% while head injury hospitalizations nearly doubled. This study mirrors research from other states that has found riders not wearing a helmet are 32 times more likely to be in a fatal or serious accident. Although advocates of no helmet laws argue it is a personal choice that has no impact on society at large, data shows these accidents lead to higher insurance and health care costs for everyone else. In response, many states without helmet laws are reforming advocating consumer safety.

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A fatal motorbike accident left one youth dead and another critically injured after an accident on Chicago, Illinois’ northwest side. The motorbike crash involved a Suzuki Burgman bike and another car. An unknown citation was given to the driver of the car who claims that she was not a reckless negligent driver and was not at fault. The one youth injured was transported to the hospital with critical serious injuries from the motorbike crash. The crash caused the motorbike to crash through a store window. Workers at the Chicago, Illinois shop were boarding up the windows destroyed by the motorbike crash into windows at the store. To see the full story click here.

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The US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics has some interesting information on fatal automobile crashes that may challenge some perceptions about driving conditions and the risk for fatal automobile accidents and fatal truck accidents. Saturday is the most dangerous day, followed closely by Sunday. Nighttime and adverse conditions are not as problematic as many think: nearly half of all fatal automobile accidents happened during daylight and almost 90% happened on a clear day without any rain or snow. In fact, fatal accidents during snowy conditions barely account for 2% of all fatal accidents.

See the chart here.

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A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the driver of a car that caused an automobile accident, killing the motorcycle passenger. The personal injury attorneys state of the deceased woman has alleged that the driver’s negligence caused the fatal accident when it pulled out in front of the motorcycle.

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A Kentucky man has filed a personal injury lawsuit after a truck accident involving three motorcyclists that cost him his leg. The two other motorcyclists lost their lives in the accident. The surviving motorcyclist is suing for medical expenses related to the motorcycle crash. To date, the injured motorcyclist’s medical expenses are nearing $700,000.

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A $15 million verdict against Goodyear Donlop Tires for product liability and personal injury was recently made in favor of a woman who suffered a severe brain injury in a motorcycle accident near Pontiac, Illinois. The motorcycle's tire, manufactured by Goodyear, suddenly deflated causing a crash during which the brain injury occurred even though the woman was wearing a helmet. The crash has led to severe cognitive defects and paralyzation. The woman is now permanently bound to a wheel chair and will require full time care for the rest of her life.

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In yesterday's Minneapolis bridge collapse 50 vehicles are said to be trapped, 4 people are confirmed dead, 20-30 people are still missing and 79 people were injured. Officials said that they expected the death toll to rise. Six years ago, the Minnesota Department of Transportation found minor problems with the bridge and a study suggested that if one of two support planes cracked the bridge could collapse. However, this was found to be unlikely and replacement of the bridge unnecessary. Two years ago, however, the US Department of Transportation said that the bridge was structurally deficient and received a rating of 4 on a scale of 1 to 10, meaning that there is "advanced section loss, deterioration."

The National Transportation Safety Board is sending investigators to the site of the collapse but a spokesperson remarked that the focus has to be on emergency response. While they will be performing a full forensic analysis to see what caused the collapse, the NTSB emphasized that right now, it is more important to rescue every person possible.

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Posted In: Accidental Drownings , Automobile Accidents , Bicycle Accidents , Bus Accidents , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Pedestrian , Public Transit , Truck Accidents

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The parents of an Indiana motorcyclist who was in accident with a drunk driver has settled their personal injury suit with the bar that served the drunk driver on the night of the motorcycle accident. The driver had a blood alcohol level of .23. The legal limit is .08 in Indiana. The motorcyclists injuries occurred when he swerved to avoid the drunk driver whose car was in the middle of the road. The motorcyclist received a brain injury which has left him in a waking coma since September of 2004. His parents quit their jobs in Massachussets and moved to Indiana to care for their son.

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A jury recently awarded a teen $41.5 million in a personal injury lawsuit against LeMans Corporation of Wisconsin for product liability resulting in serious burn injuires. The Wisconsin teen was wearing LeMans manufactured dirt bike clothing when, as the result of a dirt bike accident, 90 percent of his body became covered in third degree burns. When the teen fell, the gas tank of the bike ruptured and he was soaked in fuel. The engine was still running and the heat against the clothing caused the gas to ignite. The clothing actually intensified the injuries; the nylon in the fabric melted onto the teen’s skin. The jury awarded compensation for past and future medical expenses, lack of future earning potential, pain, suffering, and disability.

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