Tag: Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents: Woman, children killed in Illinois
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, March 12, 2015.
Individuals who get to certain destinations by walking know that there are times when crossing a street may be necessary. Many streets have crosswalks that pedestrians can utilize when getting from one point to another. Sadly, a crosswalk cannot provide much protection for pedestrians, and individuals could be hit by a vehicle. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Woman, children killed in Illinois”
Pedestrian accidents: Illinois man suffers fatal injuries
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
For some parties, walking may be a necessary form of travel. There could be many extenuating circumstances for an individual to walk to his or her destinations, and while it may not be a negative form of travel, pedestrian accidents do take place. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Illinois man suffers fatal injuries”
Pedestrian accidents: Illinois woman killed after being hit
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.
Police investigations can sometimes take a considerable amount of time before they can be completed. In many situations, officers must gather as much evidence and information as they can about an accident before they can draw conclusions. Pedestrian accidents may need to be reconstructed in order for authorities to gain a clearer idea on what happened and whether charges may need to be filed.
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Pedestrian accidents: Teen girl struck in Illinois
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday, October 3, 2014.
For individuals who are getting from one place to another on foot, drivers can be considered a significant danger. Distracted drivers or drivers who simply do not see a pedestrian could be very likely to strike an individual who may have been attempting to cross a street. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Teen girl struck in Illinois”
Pedestrian accidents: Woman suffers fatal injuries in Illinois
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday, June 27, 2014.
When a party leaves the scene of an accident, they may feel they will be able to get rid of some of the evidence against them. However, by fleeing the scene, they are likely only further incriminating themselves. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Woman suffers fatal injuries in Illinois”
Pedestrian accidents: Garbage truck strikes, kills Illinois woman
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.
Many individuals of all ages continue to utilize walking as their means to get from one place to another, especially if they do not have a vehicle of their own. Though this type of travel could result in beneficial exercise, it is important to remember that pedestrians are at risk of being severely injured by passing vehicles. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Garbage truck strikes, kills Illinois woman”
Pedestrian dies after sustaining serious injuries in Illinois
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, January 8, 2014.
Individuals may choose to walk to certain destinations due to the convenience, source of exercise or lack of other mode of transportation. However, walking along roadways can pose serious risks if drivers are careless or do not give pedestrians a wide berth. Continue reading “Pedestrian dies after sustaining serious injuries in Illinois”
Pedestrian accidents: Illinois man killed while checking mail
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.
Checking the mail can sometimes be considered a rather mundane activity. However, if checking a mailbox requires crossing a street, the act can be more dangerous that some people may give it credit. If the driver of a vehicle fails to see a person crossing the street going to or from their mailbox, pedestrian accidents can occur. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Illinois man killed while checking mail”
Pedestrian accidents: Illinois college students hit by truck
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.
College campuses are typically dispersed with students walking to and from classes. For students who attend school on large campuses, their walks can be a considerable distance and cause them to utilize sidewalks near busy streets, especially in city settings. Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents: Illinois college students hit by truck”
Pedestrian accidents can leave children with tragic fate
On behalf of Jeffrey Frederick of Frederick & Hagle posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday, July 29, 2013.
A pedestrian accident involving a vehicle often ends with catastrophic results. Pedestrians have little defense against the speed and weight of a traveling vehicle. When pedestrian accidents involve children, that child’s life could be cut short much too soon Continue reading “Pedestrian accidents can leave children with tragic fate”