Tag: Pedestrian Injuries
Falling Ice
Ice falling off buildings is a frightening reality of winter. It is particularly top of mind for those who have to walk among the giant skyscrapers in downtown Chicago where a chunk of ice or a sharp icicle may soarContinue reading
Dangerous Local Intersections
Ten local intersections were identified as dangerous pedestrian crossings in both the city and suburbs, including intersections in La Grange, Burbank, Maywood, Forest Park/Oak Park, Harvey, Westchester and Cicero in a recent study by advocacy group Active Transportation Alliance, whichContinue reading
Dixon Law Office Retained To Handle Naperville Car Fatality Case
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories injury, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults Today, the family of Emily Driscoll filed paperwork to begin the legal process by opening an Estate on her behalf. Dixon Law Office has been retained by the family of the Naperville woman killed on November 9. Emily Driscoll, 22,Continue reading
Runner Safety
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories animal attacks, Children, compensation, drunk drivers, injury, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, slip and fall, wrongful death, Young Adults Winter brings temperature drops, snow and ice, and fewer hours of sunlight each day, but these extreme outdoor conditions do not stop Chicago-area runners. While these hearty souls cannot be stopped from getting in their miles, there are extra precautionsContinue reading
Pedestrian Ping Pong
He had no chance. A pedestrian was crossing the street with the light. A car ran the red light, striking the pedestrian. He went flying across the intersection like a ping pong ball. Sadly, the pedestrian was killed. It isContinue reading
Pedestrian Struck After Crash
Author Dixon Law OfficePosted on Categories Auto/Car Crashes, Children, Older Adults, Pedestrian Injuries, Serious Injury, wrongful death, Young Adults A child is standing at a corner, waiting for the light to change so she can cross. As she is waiting, a car runs the red light and crashes into another. The momentum from the crash causes the two carsContinue reading
Pedestrian Safety Tips
In 2010, 4,280 pedestrians – people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means —were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. More than 70,000 pedestrians were injured in that same year. In the time it takes youContinue reading
4 Things to Do After Being a Victim of a Hit-And-Run
The news is filled with stories of hit-and-run crashes. Usually, a pedestrian is crossing the street when a driver speeds through the intersection, striking the victim and leaving them for dead. However, these incidents can happen almost anywhere, parking lots,Continue reading