It's a tragedy when a loved one dies due to the negligence, recklessness or deliberate action of another. Fortunately, states like Illinois allow those close to the victim to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the offender. Understanding who is eligible to file...
Wrongful Death
Speeding-related fatal crashes in 2018: an overview
Of all the traffic fatalities that occurred in 2018, 26% were in some way connected to speeding. A total of 9,378 people died in speeding-related crashes that year, or an average of 25 per day in Illinois and across the U.S. This reflects a steady decrease from 2010...
New data shows traffic fatalities fell in 2019
According to data released by the National Safety Council (NSC), roughly 38,800 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents in 2019. Furthermore, there were 4.4 million people who needed medical attention after being involved in crashes that took place on...
Fatal pedestrian accident in Humboldt Park
Chicago streets are congested and dangerous, but this danger does not just affect drivers. Pedestrians are equally at risk. Take a recent accident where a pedestrian was killed by a semi-truck. The accident occurred on the 3400 block of North Avenue. Before 8:00 p.m.,...
Hit-and-run bicycle accident kills 13-year-old; driver arrested
During the summer, there are many kids and teens on the streets in Chicago. They are taking part in various activities including bicycling. Drivers must be aware of them when they are sharing the road. However, bicycle accidents happen and they frequently cause...
