August 17, 2010

Several Chicago-area motor vehicle accidents result in deaths, injuries

Over the past few days, several individuals received personal injuries and some unfortunately passed away after several individual Illinois motor vehicle accidents in the south suburban areas of Chicago. A teenager from a south suburb of Chicago died after he lost control of a sports utility vehicle that he was driving near the Illinois city of Country Club Hills. In addition to the Orland Park seventeen year old who passed away in the SUV accident, three other youths received personal injuries. The teenager was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle; there was no indication that alcohol or any other drugs were involved in the deadly motor vehicle accident.

Further, on Sunday night, a speeding vehicle struck and killed a teen bicyclist in Dolton, Illinois. The Dolton driver that caused the Illinois wrongful death has continued to elude police and was eluding police when he was speeding and struck the teenager.

Another individual received serious personal injuries after a south side motor vehicle accident on Monday. The injuries occurred after the motorcycle accident victim crashed his motorcycle on outbound interstate 57 at 127th Street in Illinois. Around the same time in another South Side suburban neighborhood, Country Club Hills, a Mexican restaurant was hit by a car and received extensive property damage.

Additionally, an Orland Park man who was involved in a motor vehicle accident a year ago died over the weekend from his personal injuries. He was involved in a motorcycle accident last August on I-355 at Interstate 88; an autopsy revealed that the motorcycle victim died of cerebral injuries.

More information about the serious Illinois motor vehicle accidents is available at The Southtown Star.

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Posted In: Bicycle Accidents , Motor Vehicle Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Personal Injury , Wrongful Death

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July 12, 2010

Illinois motorcycle accident and car crash over the weekend claim two young lives

An Illinois man, only twenty-five years of age, was pronounced dead early yesterday morning after the motorcycle he was driving crashed this morning in Park Forest, a suburb of Chicago. Officials say that the victim of the Illinois motorcycle crash was pronounced dead at 8:10 a.m.

Another young Illinois man, only twenty-eight, was pronounced dead yesterday morning at 4:00 a.m. after an Illinois car crash on the westbound Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago. The 28 year-old man was a passenger in a car and the driver got in a race with another car on the Expressway. The Illinois car crash victim was sitting in the front passenger’s seat when he was partially ejected and killed when the car left the road, overturned on the right embankment, and hit a tree. The Illinois driver of the vehicle was also ejected and taken in critical condition to Stroger Hospital of Cook County. A backseat passenger was also taken to Stroger with non-life-threatening injuries. No individual in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt.

Remember, in Illinois, the law states that each driver and front seat passenger of a motor vehicle must wear a safety belt. Each year in Illinois, lives are needlessly lost in Chicago car crashes simply because individuals were not buckled in. As for motorcycles, more individuals in Chicago hit the road on their motorcycles when the weather is nice in the summer. Please practice safety – wear protective gear, especially a helmet, and try to pick a bright color for the helmet. Please remember to obey the rules of the road.

Click the following web links to read more about the Illinois motorcycle crash or Chicago car crash.

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June 16, 2010

Two dead in Illinois motorcycle accident

An Illinois motorcycle accident resulted in two people killed Sunday night in Elk Grove Village, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Chicago Tribune reported that based on the Elk Grove Village press release, Illinois police officers responded Sunday evening around 7:40 p.m. to a call of a crash of a black Harley Davidson traveling westbound on Higgins Road. The 31-year old motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene; he was identified as a Schaumburg resident. According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, the motorcycle accident victim died of multiple injuries. The driver’s girlfriend, a 32 year-old Schaumburg resident, also died of multiple personal injuries sustained in the Illinois motorcycle accident Sunday night. She was pronounced dead at local Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Police indicated that the cause of the deadly Illinois motorcycle accident is still under investigation.

The Illinois personal injury lawyers at Levin & Perconti are devastated to acknowledge that this is the second deadly Illinois motorcycle accident we have read about this month. Just last week, we told our readers about the deadly motorcycle accident near Oak Forest, Illinois on I-57. As we mentioned last week, more than 38,000 motorcyclists have died in single vehicle motorcycle crashes between 1975 and 1999. From 1990 to 1999, there were a total of 11,038 fatal single vehicle motorcycle crashes. In 2008, Chicago alone had 156 fatal Chicago car crashes. Click this link (the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website) to find out how many Illinois fatal car crashes were in your city and county in 2008.

More information about the deadly Illinois motorcycle accident is available here.

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June 12, 2010

Illinois man dies from motorcycle accident injuries

An Illinois motorcyclist died early Friday morning after he crashed on Interstate Highway 57 in the south suburbs near cities of Oak Forest and Country Club Hills, according to the Chicago Breaking News Center. Around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, Illinois State Police responded to a motorcycle crash in the right hand southbound lane of I-57 north of I-80. The Cook County medical examiner’s office identified the victim as a 51 year-old Chebanse man, who was pronounced dead at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. The Illinois man was riding south when he attempted to pass a vehicle in a construction zone. The front motorcycle wheel left the pavement and a 3-inch drop in the pavement caused the Illinois man to lose control of the motorcycle and crash. The Illinois motorcycle accident victim was not wear a helmet at the time and struck his head on the pavement. Oak Forest paramedics transported him in critical condition to St. James. No other vehicles were involved.

It is always heart-wrenching to read about fatal motorcycle accidents, which seem to happen far too often. Single vehicle motorcycle crashes account for almost half of all motorcyclist fatalities. More than 38,000 motorcyclists have died in single vehicle motorcycle crashes between 1975 and 1999. According to one report, from 1990 through 1999, there were a total of 11,038 fatal single vehicle motorcycle crashes. During that same time period, there were an estimated 294,000 non-fatal single vehicle motorcycle crashes. Of those, an estimated 39,000 involved property damage only and 225,000 involved personal injuries.

More information about the motorcycle accident is available at Chicago Breaking News Center.

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June 6, 2010

UTV injury settlement reached

A personal injury lawsuit settlement has been reached in one of the hundreds of personal injury lawsuits filed against Yamaha and its Rhino utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) for saety problems and product liability concerns. This is the first successful case against Yahama in connection to the UTV product liability problems. The injury victim in the settlement filed the injury lawsuit after sustaining a crushed left leg during a low-speed rollover event. The UTV was being operated at a low speed on a relatively flat and grassy area. The vehicle tipped during a right turn, falling onto the driver’s side, trapping the victim’s leg under the UTV. The injuries sustained were severe and permanent.

ATVs are all-terrain vehicles, vehicles that travel on low pressure tires with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control. They were first introduced in the early 1970s and almost immediately resulted in alarming personal injury rates for adolescents and children. Statistics released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission show that in 2005, there were an estimated 136,700 personal injuries associated with ATVs treated in United States hospital emergency rooms. In 2004, 767 people died in ATV-associated incidents.

A UTV, on the other hand, is a “side by side” where 2 or 4 people can drive off-road. The majority of UTVs come with a roll over protection system. Many may also come equipped with hard tops, windshields, and even cab enclosures. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that the vehicle may exhibit inadequate lateral stability, undesirable steering characteristics, and inadequate occupant protection during a rollover crash. Between 2003 and 2009, 116 deaths occurred in UTV accidents.

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Posted In: Motor Vehicle Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Personal Injury , Products liability , Verdicts and Settlements

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September 17, 2009

Motorcycle accident lawsuit settles for $1.25 million

An Illinois motorcycle accident lawsuit has recently settled for $1.25 million. The personal injury lawsuit involved a negligent left-hand turn that resulted in an accident between a motorcycle and a vehicle. The personal injury victim suffered vertebral fractures and other trauma.

To read more about the motorcycle accident lawsuit settlement.

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March 18, 2009

Weekend Chicago car accident results in death of rapper

A Chicago rapper was killed in a weekend Chicago motorcycle crash. His motorcycle collided with a van in a Chicago car accident on Saturday. The car accident victim died only a couple of hours later.

To read more about the Chicago motorcycle accident.

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September 23, 2008

Joliet Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash

A Joliet, Illinois man died after losing control of his motorcycle while trying to merge onto Interstate Highway 80 in Joliet, Illinois. The 45 year old man lost control of his Harley-Davidson after colliding with a ramp guardrail. The motorcycle rolled several times, and the man was thrown off. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was riding alone and not wearing a helmet. Police also stated that he was not licensed to drive a motorcycle. At this time no lawsuits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.

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Posted In: Motor Vehicle Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents

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August 23, 2008

Cook County Mourns 16th Motorcyclist Death of the Year

A young man was killed while riding his motorcycle in Chicago, Illinois. He was riding his motorcycle when a pickup truck collided into him, causing an automobile accident. The truck, which had ran the stop sign, fled the scene. The truck was found abandoned a mile away from the scene. A man is currently held on bond in connection of the hit-and run death and is charged with failing to report an accident involving death or injury. Although the motorcyclist usually wore a helmet, he was not wearing one at the time of crash because he was traveling a short distance. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation statistics this is the 16th motorcycle accident to end in death. At this point, no lawsuit or wrongful death suits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.

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August 22, 2008

Motorcyclist Under the Influence Crashes Into Jeep

A man from the Chicago suburbs is listed in fair condition after having personal injuries from a motorcycle accident. The motorcyclist was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. The motorcycle crashed into a Jeep after crossing the center line. The driver of the jeep had minor personal injuries and was released from care. The motorcycle driver was taken by helicopter to an Illinois hospital to treat his personal injuries. At this point, no lawsuits have been filed. To read the full story, click here.

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Posted In: Motor Vehicle Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents

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July 23, 2008

Biker Killed in Chicago’s Logan Square

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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June 27, 2008

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Police Officer Dead

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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Posted In: Motor Vehicle Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents

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June 24, 2008

Motorcycle Accident leaves Pedestrian Dead

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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Posted In: Motor Vehicle Accidents , Motorcycle Accidents , Pedestrian

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June 17, 2008

Research Confirms Helmets Save Lives

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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December 12, 2007

Wrongful death lawsuit filed in motorcycle accident

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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June 6, 2007

Teen wins $41.5 million in product liability suit

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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Posted In: Burn Injury , Fire Safety , Motorcycle Accidents , Products liability

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