Source: Woman fatally struck by vehicle, causing multi-vehicle crash in Lisle | Chicago Sun-Times
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Pedestrians have rights to the road also. Drivers may raise defenses if someone is not using the roadway properly. That is why witnesses, videos and accident reconstruction play an important part in these cases.
Source: Wal-Mart faces lawsuit over Illinois Uber slaying | News | WIBQ
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This lawsuit shows that more than the original attacker may face civil damages. The family of the victim must prove that WalMart and its security guards did not act properly. It will be difficult to make this case, however the possibility remains that a jury will agree with their argument and award damages.
A 62-year-old man died Tuesday following a crash in southwest suburban Bedford Park.
Source: 62-year-old man dies after Bedford Park crash | Chicago Sun-Times
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Strange sounding accident. Family of person killed in such an accident may sue the driver of the vehicle if it can be proven that the driver was reckless or did not take into account proper safety precautions.
MARENGO — An Illinois man who described himself as “the best known atheist-activist in the Midwest” died in a plane crash last week, officials
Source: Atheist who fought Illinois laws dies in plane crash
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Family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against plane manufacturers in some circumstances. What must be proved is that some part or parts of the plane were defective and resulted in the person’s injuries or death. Damages are based on the person’s death or pain and suffering as a result of the injuries.
Desmond Terry, 59, died not quite three months after being injured, the suit says.
Source: Suit claims driver fell out of St. Louis trash truck, causing fatal crash
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The two main parts of a lawsuit involving personal injuries are that someone is at fault and owes a duty to the injured person, and damages such as medical treatment or death resulted. The most difficult part of many wrongful death cases is proving that the at fault person owed a duty to the dead person.