Day after hit-and-run crash in Defiance costs motorcyclist his leg, son leads police to suspect | Law and order | stltoday.com

Owning his own auto repair shop helped D.J. Helfert spot suspicious details about the car he found three miles down the road from the crash site, he says.

Source: Day after hit-and-run crash in Defiance costs motorcyclist his leg, son leads police to suspect | Law and order | stltoday.com

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If you are a victim of a hit-and-run crash, you may collect against the other driver’s insurance. Of course, you must find the driver and then proceed against his insurance. You may also seek punitive damages for leaving the scene. If you are unable to locate the hit-and-run driver, then you will have to seek reimbursement from your own underinsured or uninsured policy provisions.

Lawsuit filed against Uber in fatal Springfield motorcycle crash – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

The mother of a teenager killed in a motorcycle crash in Springfield in September is suing the ride-sharing company Uber and the driver whose vehicle hit

Source: Lawsuit filed against Uber in fatal Springfield motorcycle crash – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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Shows that lawsuits may be filed against multiple parties. In this case, against the driver and the driver’s employer.

Bicyclist in serious condition after collision in Newport Beach – Daily Pilot

A bicyclist was seriously injured in a collision with an SUV in Newport Beach on Monday night, police said.

Source: Bicyclist in serious condition after collision in Newport Beach – Daily Pilot

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Bicyclists have rights to the road also. A bicycle rider may file a claim for damages against a negligent driver. Defenses against the bicyclist may include not following the rules of the road and contributing to the injuries.

El Paso man, 80, dies in crash in Normal | Local News | pantagraph.com

NORMAL — An 80-year-old El Paso man was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a pickup truck, a minivan and a semitrailer truck at the intersection of Veterans Parkway

Source: El Paso man, 80, dies in crash in Normal | Local News | pantagraph.com

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Family members of a deceased motor vehicle accident victim may file a wrongful death lawsuit against negligent drivers, and seek monetary damages.