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Chicago Police Detain Suspect in Hit-and-Run Car Accident
A man who is facing criminal charges of hit-and-run may also be facing a car accident lawsuit on behalf of an 8-year-old girl seriously injured in the incident. A 36-year-old is currently in custody on a $75,000 bond after allegedly hitting an 8-year-old girl with his Geo Prism and then leaving the scene of the accident. The man, who is facing felony cr …
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Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 2)
Researchers recommend that car makers limit drivers’ ability to use voice-activated technologies to minimize driver distraction and reduce the risk of distracted driver car accidents. As a continuation of Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 1), which focused on the findings of ground-breaking research into how driv …
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Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 1)
The AAA Foundation recently published a study on how drivers’ mental workloads play a role in causing driving distractions that could increase the risk of serious car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents are the leading cause of death for individuals who are between 5 and 35 years old, a …
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Four People Injured in Tuesday Night Car Accident
Four people – two civilians and two Chicago police officers – sustained mild to serious injuries after being involved in a car accident on Tuesday. Four people – two civilians and two Chicago police officers – sustained mild to serious injuries after being involved in a car accident that took place at approximately 9:30pm on Tuesday on South Rac …
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Memorial Bike Ride Planned for Cyclist Killed in Fatal Car Accident
The Critical Mass bicycle ride planned for this month is set to be a tribute to Robert Cann, 26, a cyclist killed in a fatal car accident that took place this past Wednesday. The Critical Mass bicycle ride planned for this month, which will take place tonight, is set to be a tribute to Robert Cann, 26, who was an avid cyclist killed in a fatal car accid …
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Criminal Cases Can Provide Strong Evidence for Wrongful Death Lawsuits
While criminal and civil cases are tried in different courts, the evidence used in a criminal case can provide key evidence that can later be used in a civil wrongful death case. While criminal and civil cases are tried in distinctly different courts by different judges, the evidence used in and the outcome of a criminal case can provide key evidence th …
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Cab Driver in Fatal Car Accident Had History of Reckless Driving
A 75-year-old cab driver who hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the street this past Monday has a history of speeding tickets and reckless driving. A 75-year-old cab driver who hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the street this past Monday has a history of speeding tickets and reckless driving, according preliminary police reports associated with th …
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When Negligence or Recklessness Causes Car Accidents…
When negligence plays a role in causing a car accident, injured parties will have a strong personal injury case and should consult with a skilled attorney. Car accidents are among the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the U.S. While some car accidents may be unavoidable, due to, for example, weather conditions or animals in the roadways, in most …