Pedestrian Accident

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Pedestrian and Cyclist Death On The Rise

May 2, 2023

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the rising number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths on United States roads. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBG-PODCAST-APRIL-30-2023.webmPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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Risks of Death for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Continue to Rise

Risks of Death for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Continue to Rise

March 2, 2023

Over the past decade, US streets have gotten safer for those driving or riding in motor vehicles. Yet these safety improvements have come at a cost. While the roads are safer for those in cars, they…

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Chicago Cyclists Face Serious Road Hazards

February 28, 2023

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the hazards cyclists face in Chicago, such as heavy traffic, narrow lanes and shoulders, and construction projects that raise the risk of bicycle crashes and pedestrian…

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Man Who Lost Leg in CTA Bus Crash Receives $3 Million Settlement

Man Who Lost Leg in CTA Bus Crash Receives $3 Million Settlement

September 8, 2022

A man whose leg was amputated after a pedestrian accident involving a bus received a $3 million settlement from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).   Raymond Baroud, 80, was hit by a right-turning CTA bus on…

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Police Nab Chicago Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

Police Nab Chicago Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

September 6, 2022

Last year, a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident that involved an SUV slamming into a house in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois.   The fatal pedestrian accident occurred when Carlos Maciel Pulido, 32, was…

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Here’s What You Need to Do If You’ve Been Involved in a Pedestrian Accident

May 31, 2022

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if you have been involved in a pedestrian accident. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BBG-PODCAST-MAY-31-2022.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

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SUVs and Pickup Trucks Most Likely to Hit Pedestrians

SUVs and Pickup Trucks Most Likely to Hit Pedestrians

April 5, 2022

Pedestrian safety is of utmost importance in a walkable city like Chicago. According to past research, large vehicles pose the highest risk to Chicago pedestrians. When a person traveling on foot is suddenly hit by a…

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Chicago woman killed in pedestrian accident after driver runs red light

Chicago woman killed in pedestrian accident after driver runs red light

October 29, 2021

A 52-year-old woman was killed while using a crosswalk in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Police said she was struck by a car that ran a red light. A 23-year-old man was driving a…

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Five types of evidence that can help in a pedestrian accident case

Five types of evidence that can help in a pedestrian accident case

July 30, 2021

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, there are critical pieces of evidence that can help protect your rights and support your compensation claim. Your pedestrian accident lawyer will thoroughly investigate your case and…

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SUV driver arrested for reckless homicide in Chicago pedestrian accident

SUV driver arrested for reckless homicide in Chicago pedestrian accident

May 14, 2021

Chicago police are investigating an accident that left a woman dead and several people injured. The Chevrolet Equinox SUV driver fatally struck a female pedestrian while speeding away from officers during a traffic stop in Englewood.…

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