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Memorial Bike Ride Planned for Cyclist Killed in Fatal Car Accident


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 kill in a fatal car accident that took place this past Wednesday. According to law enforcement officials, Cann was kill when, while riding his bike on North Clybourn Avenue, an oncoming sedan hit him, …

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Criminal Cases Can Provide Strong Evidence for Wrongful Death Lawsuits


While criminal and civil cases are tried in distinctly different courts by different judges. The evidence use in and the outcome of a criminal case can provide key evidence that can later be use in a civil wrongful death case – particularly if the accuse individual is ultimately convicted in criminal court. The reason for this is that, once criminal …

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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. According preliminary police reports associated with the case. The fatal car accident occurred late Monday evening as the cab driver was speeding down Cicero Avenue when he hit a 56-year-old man who was …

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