Category: Motor Vehicle Accident

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Chicago police said that a 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges in connection with a June 1 accident that left a pedestrian dead. The fatal pedestrian accident reportedly happened in a West Town neighborhood at approximately 6:30 a.m.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Sunday, June 1, 2014. When a car versus pedestrian accident occurs, there are frequently serious or even fatal injuries suffered by the person on foot. With no protection to match the weight and size of a vehicle, this really isn’t a surprise.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Accidents involving a pedestrian are tragic. Most end in serious injuries or death because the pedestrian has no protection from the vehicle.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Authorities say that 12 people on the bus were transported to local hospitals, with six suffering injuries categorized as fair-to-serious. Six other people suffered minor injuries in the collision, and nine passengers chose not to receive treatment at the scene.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. It could have been an accident involving a college student anywhere — perhaps even in Illinois. The 20-year-old man died when he was struck by a train while cutting through a rail yard on the school’s campus.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Saturday, March 29, 2014. A horrific mass transit accident in Chicago is being blamed on train operator fatigue. The March 24 accident injured more than 30 passengers, according to reports, though none of the wounds appeared to be life-threatening.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Thursday, March 27, 2014. A growing number of injuries and deaths at railroad crossings in Illinois have prompted lawmakers and authorities to consider installing surveillance cameras at certain crossing facilities.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. An Illinois teen is dead after reportedly being struck by a train while walking to school.

On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Sunday, February 16, 2014. A soldier from Illinois perished when he was involved in a shuttle-bus crash in Washington state on Feb. 9.

By Neal B. Strom of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.