Pedestrian Injured In Waukegan Car Accident

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Waukegan Collision With SUV along Sheridan Road WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS (January 18, 2023) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Waukegan car accident while walking along Sheridan Road and Miraflores Avenue. Waukegan Fire Department officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:20 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was just…

Questions to Ask a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If you or somebody you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident in the state of Illinois, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. If the accident was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another driver, you should seek assistance from a skilled attorney who can help you recover the…

Senior Pedestrian Safety

Walking is recommended for people of all ages, especially for senior citizens who want to stay active and healthy. However, senior pedestrian safety has become a major concern, particularly in and around the city. Pedestrian accidents can lead to major injuries, but there are ways you can stay safe when you head out. What Dangers…

Pedestrian Safety for Kids

Our kids are going to be in and around the roadways. Whether they are walking to school, to a friend’s house, or to the library, you want to make sure they are safe. As adults, we have learned the basics of pedestrian safety, but the roadways are filled with distractions for children. By teaching them…

Common Parking Lot Injuries

Whenever you go somewhere, the first and last place you usually see at that location is the parking lot. Parking lots are one of the most commonly visited places for everyone, even though we rarely think about them. For every one visit you make to a store or other property, that is two visits to…

Illinois Parking Laws

Everyone knows they must follow traffic laws when their vehicle is in motion, but it is important to remember that there are laws when it comes to parking your vehicle as well. Illegally parking a vehicle in Illinois can lead to major fines or even worse, pedestrian collisions. If drivers do not abide by these…

Pedestrian Crosswalk Laws in Illinois

Pedestrian accidents can cause serious injuries and fatalities. Most jurisdictions take steps necessary to keep pedestrians safe such as installing lights and crosswalks. Unfortunately, these protections do not always work. All too often, careless or negligent drivers cause harm to pedestrians. During the latest reporting year in Illinois, there were 4,940 pedestrian crashes. Out of…

Pedestrian v. Railroad Police Vehicle. Where do I go from here?

  Question: I was struck by a railroad police vehicle on their property while unloading suitcases from sidewalk to curb on 5/16/02. I filed a police report and do have a incident number. I have back pains but have not contacted a doctor or chiropractor as I just returned from Texas although i have been…

Do I Lose My Right to Justice When a Company Goes Bankrupt?

  Question: Is it right when a lawyer tells you that the company that the person who hit you while you were crossing the street and you lost part of your leg declared bankruptcy and that the person who hit you will leave the country and it’s better, because a deposition will be requested before…

My 10-Yr Old Son was Hit by a Car and They Say it was His Fault

  Question: My son was hit by a car, and the man’s insurance company that hit my son told me that my son would not be compensated for his injury and they would not pay for medical bills from this accident, because my son being 10 years old knew better than to be running out…