Rush-hour traffic was tied up in both directions on Interstate 55 Friday afternoon following an incident that apparently led to an accident near
Source: Accident ties up traffic on I-55 at Springfield
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Not paying attention to traffic ahead of you and changing lanes recklessly are violations that may result in civil damages if they cause personal injuries.
The Illinois State Police identified the victim as Timothy Emerick, 59, of Vandalia.
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Drivers of automobiles can also cause damage to truckers. This is a case of bad driver that resulted in the death of this truck driver. The driver’s family have the right to sue for wrongful death benefits.
BLOOMINGTON — A second jury trial set to begin Tuesday for a Eureka man accused of reckless conduct in a road rage case was cancelled after he pleaded guilty to
Source: Driver in bicyclist crash pleads to lesser offenses | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com
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What happens in traffic court or in a criminal case may be used to support the claims of a civil law suit for damages related to negligent driving.
The wanted driver was in a 2012 Jeep Cherokee struck a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt at North Broadway and Cass Avenue about 11:30 p.m., police said.
Of course, leaving the scene is a crime. Causing damage to another person as a result of negligent driving is civil violation that may be grounds for damages.
Source: Woman seriously injured in crash on I-72
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Assuming you can find the other driver, there is a good cause of action against the driver for running the woman off the road and seriously injuring her.