Most of the trains in Chicago and throughout the United States operate smoothly and safely. But when something goes wrong, it can become a tragic situation. When a car, bicyclist or pedestrian collides with a train, one or more people...
Read MoreChicago is one of the largest railroad hubs in the nation. It is estimated that roughly a quarter of all rail traffic in the United States passes through the Windy City. Because there are so many railroad crossings in the...
Read MoreEvery year, more than 4,000 pedestrians are killed on America’s streets; the vast majority in busy, metropolitan cities such as Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. On average, this translates to a pedestrian being killed every two hours and injured...
Read MoreThe Metra commuter rail system is one of the largest of its kind in the country; serving the entire Chicago metropolitan area. The Metra has 241 stations encompassing over 100 communities with 11 different rail lines connecting passengers to downtown...
Read MoreThere are over 200,000 licensed taxicab drivers in the United States. As common carriers, cab drivers are expected to safely transport their passengers to their desired destination. For this reason, drivers of taxis are held to a higher standard than...
Read MoreSchool bus accidents often result in complex litigation involving multiple plaintiffs and multiple defendants. The legal issues become even more complicated when the defendants are municipalities and school districts. With so many parties involved, it is important for victims to...
Read MoreMotorcycle accidents often have disastrous consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an astounding 80 percent of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death compared to only 20 percent for passenger vehicle crashes. In fact, motorcyclists are more...
Read MoreIf you or a loved one has been the victim of a drunk driver, you have the right to compensation. Under Illinois law, intoxicated motorists are responsible for compensating the people they injure for medical bills, lost wages, pain and...
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