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An automobile hit-and-run accident occurred in which two youths were injured in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. They were attempting to cross a busy highway when they were struck by a semi-trailer. This hit-and-run accident is still under investigation with no current leads as to the driver’s identity. As of yet, no tickets have been issued for negligent automobile driving or reckless driving. One youth sustained personal injuries but has recovered, while the other sustained severe personal injuries and remained in the hospital after the serious car accident. There is no word yet if a personal injury lawsuit will be filed once the driver is identified. To read the full story click here.

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This video shows an elderly man becoming the victim of a hit and run accident. As a result of the automobile accident, the elderly man was paralyzed. Notably, bystanders do not come to the man's aide after the accident. This type of video shows that many automobile accident victims should turn to a car accident lawyer or personal injury lawyer for help.

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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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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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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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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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Marshawn Lynch, a professional football player, is expected to plead guilty to a minor traffic violation in lieu of a criminal charge for a hit-and-run accident he was linked to at the end of May. Lynch is accused of hitting a pedestrian with his SUV at 3:30 am. He and a passenger claim that they did not realize they had struck anyone or caused any personal injury. Police reports indicate that it was a dark, rainy night and the victim was wearing dark clothing. The victim claims the SUV struck her, slowed down, came to a complete stop, and then sped away. Instead of being charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, Lynch will likely face a reduced charge of either failure to exercise due care to avoid striking a pedestrian or leaving the scene of a property-damage accident.

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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 fatal car accident left an Illinois Department of Transportation worker killed yesterday. A deadly interstate accident on a Chicago, Illinois interstate left the road worker dead and another individual with car accident injuries. The injured interstate worker suffered from a head injury and a brain injury but was released from the hospital. The reckless driver attempted to leave the scene but was later apprehended. This accident comes after Illinois legislation has been passed to minimize highway car accidents and construction accidents in highway work zones. As of yet the family of the deceased has not filed a wrongful death suit against the negligent reckless driver. To see the full story click here.

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An outbound Metra Train struck a pedestrian in Wheaton, Illinois Friday morning during the morning commute. Authorities have stated that the man was killed by the Metra Train, but have declined to say whether operator error was to blame, which could make Metra liable for a wrongful death lawsuit.

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A hit and run car accident on a main freeway left a pedestrian killed. The pedestrian who was walking near the highway became another car accident pedestrian casualty. The fatal car accident left not only the community in shock but the highways closed as police investigated the accident. Such incidents are more common than expected as pedestrian car accidents occur when drivers are not paying attention to pedestrians who have the right of way. To read the full story on this fatal car crash click here.

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A negligent drunk driver crashed into a bike race along a major highway. The driver asleep at the wheel crashed into multiple bike riders causing a multiple car bike accident. The negligent driver caused several to sustain severe personal injuries as both bicycle and pedestrian car accidents were likely to occur near the bike race's sidelines. One individual was left dead after the car crash, there is no word yet if a wrongful death or survival suit are in the works. A photographer caught the accident during its occurrence, to see the full article and photos click here.

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A Chicago taxi cab accident has sent three people to area hospitals this morning. A taxi cab apparently slammed into a bridge abutment by Union Station at 120 Riverside Plaza this morning during rush hour. In a strange twist, the cab was traveling backwards when it jumped the curb according to witness reports. The Chicago taxi cab accident has left two pedestrians in critical condition, another in serious condition. One victim refused treatment at the scene. Taxi cab accidents can be very risky to pedestrians as many cabs may not have sufficient insurance or licensing to operate safely.

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The husband and daughter of a woman killed in a truck accident have received a $1.5 million dollar settlement that will be held in investments for the daughter until she reaches age 18. In a bizarre twist of events, her mother was killed while helping the victim of a hit and run automobile accident that had just happened. The woman comforted the hit and run victim on the roadside as a truck came across the road and hit her. The family filed a truck accident lawsuit for the woman’s wrongful death by truck accident. The settlement will provide for the daughter’s future expenses.

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A schoolteacher died in a Chicago bicycle accident yesterday in Logan Square. She was riding on Kedzie Avenue when she was struck fatally on her bicycle by a car. This is the second bicycle related death in Logan Square in the past ten days. Another cyclist was killed in a bicycle accident when he attempted to make a left turn in front of a car. This unfortunate bicycle accident shows that there are dangers to riding bicycles in Chicago that cyclists should know about. It is important to always wear a bicycle helmet, obey traffic signals, and always be vigilant around cars and trucks in hopes of avoiding a bicycle accident.

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According to the Chicago Police Department, the truck driver whose semi truck crashed into the CTA Red Line station on Cermak last week possessed prescription drugs that were not prescribed to him. While in custody, the driver refused a urine test, a method police often use to detect controlled substances, and behaved oddly, leading some to suspect that he may have been under the influence of drugs when the truck crashed. Currently, Chicago lawyers have filed personal injury lawsuits in Chicago against the driver and have named the trucking company, Whiteline Express, in the truck accident lawsuit. Chicago Police plan to interview other semi truck drivers to determine if it is common for semi truck drivers to use controlled substances at work.

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The investigation into the horrific semi truck accident at the CTA’s Cermak red line stop last week continues. Currently, the Chicago Police Department is investigating the truck crash to determine if any foul pay was afoot, if the driver’s fatigue or substance use may have caused the crash, or if mechanical error caused the truck to crash. As of today, the Chicago Police Department has only given the driver a negligent driving ticket; this may mean that negligent driving caused a truck accident.

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