July 2008 :: Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Four People Injured After Car Plows into Starbucks

On Sunday a car ran into a Starbucks on Chicago, Illinois’ Far North Side, striking patrons inside the shop. Four of those hit by the car were hospitalized in good condition. The blue Lexus was heading north on North Lincoln Avenue, when it tried to turn right into a shopping center and instead veered off the road. The driver was a 56 year old Chicago woman, who was cited for making an improper right turn, lack of insurance, and negligent driving. Read more here.

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Truck Driver Accused of First Degree Murder Stands Trial for Car Accident

Ralph Lewis, who two years ago led police in a deadly high speed chase, now stands trial for the death he caused after crashing an allegedly stolen U-Haul into another car. July 23, 2006, Lewis had attempted to buy thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in Gurnee, Illinois, when a cashier at Home Depot suspected Lewis’ driver’s license was fake and called police. A police chase ensued in which Lewis ran a red light and crashed the truck into a car carrying 16 year-old Corey Diamond and two of his friends. Diamond, sitting in the passenger seat, was killed, his friends were both injured. Lewis is facing charges of first-degree murder, battery, theft, and unlawful restraint. It is not clear whether Diamond’s family has or will file a wrongful death lawsuit in connection with the deadly accident. Read more here.

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Chicago, Illinois a Hotbed for CTA train accidents, Metra train accidents and PACE bus accidents

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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Expired Car Tires Lead to Product Liability Suits and Fatal Car Accidents

Car part recalls and product liability lawsuits against car manufactures are common occurrences in America. A new wave of defected car products however has come into light after a lengthy news investigation. It has been determined that many car shops and automobile dealers are selling expired car tires which make the car tires defective and prone to car tire explosions and car accidents. This is a growing problem and this negligent product selling has led many to sustain serious personal injuries from car accidents and even death. To see a full length clip about the news investigation into this negligent car tire selling trend click here.

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6 Injured in Hit and Run on South Side

Tuesday night a vehicle struck pedestrians near a Chicago Transit Authority bus shelter on the South Side. Six people were injured as a result of the accident near 79th and Cottage Grove. The driver of the vehicle then drove away from the scene of the accident. One of the pedestrians was in serious-to-critical condition after the accident and was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, another was taken in the same condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, two were also serious-to-critical and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center and the last two were in serious-to-good condition and transported to Jackson Park Hospital. Read more here.

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Child Hit by Car Crossing Street, Killed

On Tuesday afternoon, a girl from Des Plaines, Illinois was hit by a car crossing a street. Alexis Perroca, 11, was returning from feeding ducks and geese in the Des Plaines River when she was hit by an SUV heading south on Des Plaines River Road. The driver was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian. The girl was crossing at a point on the four-lane road where there was no crosswalk and the speed limit was 35 mph. Apparently, as they were crossing, Alexis let go of her father’s hand and darted out into traffic, her father was carrying her 3 year-old twin siblings and their bicycles at the time. Alexis died later that afternoon as a result of the car accident at Advocate Luther General Hospital in Park Ridge. Read more here.

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Levin & Perconti Achieve a $1.85 Million Settlement for Pedestrian Run Over by a Car

Steven Levin of Levin & Perconti and Stephen Gorman, Attorney at Law, have announced a recent settlement in a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Levin and Gorman filed a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of Anastasia Gadomski who was severely and permanently injured when Cater Minnis struck her with his car. The defendants settled for $1.85 million. Anastasia, or “Sissy” as her friends and family know her, was a vibrant and active woman who enjoyed spending time with her family and was always involved in her community. However, the accident has robbed her permanently of her former personality. Sissy was struck by Cater Minnis’s vehicle as he backed out of a parking garage while on business. Minnis is a State Farm Insurance agent based on Chicago’s south side. To read more, click here.

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3 Killed in Train-Car Collision

Monday evening, a car filled with the driver and 2 passengers drove around a railroad warning gate and was struck by the crossing freight train. The train, traveling from Chicago, Illinois, hit the Ford Taurus in the early evening at a crossing which has gates, lights, and flashers. After ignoring both the warning gate and lights, as well as the train’s horn, the driver drove onto the tracks resulting in the accident in which the car was pushed approximately 175 feet. The passengers were ejected, but the driver became trapped in the car; all three died from the automobile accident. The crew of the train were uninjured. The families of the two passengers may have a wrongful death claim against the driver for negligently crossing the warning gates. Read more here.

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Chicago, Illinois Teen Dies after Car Hits Rollerblader

A Chicago, Illinois teenager was hit by a car while on vacation. The teen was rollerblading when he was struck by a car. The in-lining skating car crash left the teen dead. The driver in the car crash was cited for reckless driving, negligent driving and other criminal citations. There is no word yet if a wrongful death suit or a personal injury lawsuit will be filed by the Chicago, Illinois family of the deceased teenager. To read the full story click here.

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Hit and Run Driver Search is on after Bike Riding Youth Hit by the Car

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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Chicago, Illinois "L" and Car Accident Leaves One Dead

Another CTA accident occurred in Chicago, Illinois where a car crashed into a CTA “L” platform. The car exploded and the woman suffered severe burn injuries and was not able to survive the car accident. Two other men who were in the car accident suffered serious injuries and were taken to the hospital. CTA accidents have occurred in large numbers in recent weeks. Previously a car hitting an “L” platform caused personal injuries and death to a woman who was near a Chicago, Illinois Red Line station. To read the story and see a map of where the accident occurred, click here.