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Libertyville School Bus Crash After Which Driver Dies

There was a Libertyville school bus crash Tuesday (January 29, 2019) evening after which the driver died.

This Libertyville school bus crash is being attributed to medical causes. An excerpt from the February 1, 2019 Grayslake Patch article titled “Bus Driver Who Died After Running Into Parked Cars Identified“:

A school bus driver suffered a heart attack and died before he ran into three parked cars Tuesday evening in Libertyville, Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper said Friday. The bus driver has been identified as Thomas Lee, 75, of Grayslake. Preliminary autopsy results show a heart attack caused Lee’s death, according…

This Libertyville school bus crash happened at 5:42 p.m. at 310 W. Rockland Avenue.

The accident investigation is being conducted by the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team.

Additional details and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources, including the article mentioned above as well as the January 30, 2019 Daily Herald article titled “Bus driver crashes outside Libertyville middle school, dies.”

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Should you be involved in a vehicle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. Elman Law Group has compiled a reference document titled “10 Steps You Should Follow After an Auto Accident.”

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Elman Law Group LLC (ElmanLaw.com) is a law firm that concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Should you be involved in a car accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights.  You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses.  To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this consultation.  

Fatal Libertyville Accident Involving Man Hit By Snow Plow

A fatal Libertyville accident occurred on Monday (January 28, 2019) morning. The accident involved a snow plow fatally striking a man who was using a snowblower at the time of this fatal Libertyville accident.

According to the Libertyville Police Department, the incident occurred at about 9:50 a.m. in the
600 block of Bridle Court in Libertyville. At that time a man was using a snowblower on the bottom of a driveway when he was struck by a snow plow that was backing up.

The man died at the accident scene. He was later identified as Donald Anderson, 75, of Libertyville.

This fatal Libertyville accident remains under investigation by the Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team.

Additional details and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources, including the January 28, 2019 article (with video) titled “Man struck, killed by snowplow in Libertyville” as well as the January 28 Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch article titled “Elderly Man Hit, Killed By Snow Plow.”

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Should you be involved in a vehicle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. Elman Law Group has compiled a reference document titled “10 Steps You Should Follow After an Auto Accident.”

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Elman Law Group LLC (ElmanLaw.com) is a law firm that concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Should you be involved in a car accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights.  You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses.  To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this consultation.  

Lake County Vehicle Accidents On January 23, 2019

On Wednesday (January 23, 2019) there was an elevated number of Lake County vehicle accidents.  Additionally, many vehicles stalled.

The Lake County vehicle accidents were caused by many factors that have made for slick and “icy” roadway conditions. These factors include significant continuous snowfall and a widespread rain and sleet mix the night before.  Overnight colder temperatures have also contributed to slick road conditions. Among the types of crashes that typically occur during these types of road conditions are spinouts, slide-offs, and “rear-end collisions” if vehicles can’t slow or stop in time to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of them. All of these types of accidents can result in a range of significant accident injuries.

The Illinois Department of Transportation, in a January 18, 2019 media release titled “Snow, plummeting temps, strong winds, bring challenging travel conditions this weekend” (pdf), provided various tips with regard to safe driving in adverse weather conditions.

Among the tips seen in the media release include:

  • Use extra caution in areas susceptible to ice, including ramps, bridges, curves and shady areas.
  • Always wear a seat belt. It’s the law and your best protection in the event of a crash.
  • If you are involved in a crash, remain inside your vehicle. Exiting your vehicle near a busy roadway can have fatal consequences.

A review of Lake County vehicle accident data shows accidents that are distributed throughout the county.

A sample of the locations of crashes on January 23 include:

  • a crash on Lewis Avenue in Waukegan
  • a crash on IL Rte 59 in Wauconda
  • a crash on North Avenue in Antioch
  • an accident on US Hwy 45 north of Milburn Road
  • a crash on Wadsworth Road in Beach Park
  • a crash on Rollins Rd in Round Lake Beach
  • a crash on St Mary’s Road in Green Oaks 
  • an accident on IL Route 59 in Barrington 
  • an accident at Lake-Cook Rd at Quentin Rd
  • a crash on westbound IL Route 22 east of IL Rte 83 in Long Grove
  • a crash on IL Route 176 at Darrell Rd in Island Lake

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Should you be involved in a vehicle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. Elman Law Group has compiled a reference document titled “10 Steps You Should Follow After an Auto Accident.”

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Elman Law Group LLC (ElmanLaw.com) is a law firm that concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Should you be involved in a car accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights.  You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses.  To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this consultation.  

Barrington Hills Pedestrian Accident At Dundee Road And Potter Lane

A Barrington Hills pedestrian accident has led to the death of a 28-year-old man. The accident occurred on Saturday (January 19, 2019) night.

Details on this Barrington Hills pedestrian accident appear to be somewhat limited at this time. The reason for the accident and the party at fault does not yet appear to be publicly disclosed.

An excerpt from the January 20, 2019 Chicago Tribune article titled “Pedestrian hit by car and killed in Barrington Hills late Saturday“:

At about 11:50 p.m. Barrington Hills emergency responders were called to the intersection of Dundee Road and Potter Lane for a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Officers found a 28-year-old man who had been struck, according to the Barrington Hills Police Department. East Dundee Fire Department paramedics rushed the man to Sherman Hospital in Elgin, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The man’s identity had not been released Sunday morning.

The man who was hit by the car was later identified as Michael Buchholz, 28, of Carpentersville. He was walking his dog at the time of the accident.

An accident investigation will determine the cause of the crash and the factors involved.

Additional details and possible updates concerning this Barrington Hills pedestrian accident can be seen in a variety of media sources, including the article mentioned above as well as the January 21 Daily Herald article titled “Man dies after being hit by car in Barrington Hills.”

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Should you be involved in a vehicle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. Elman Law Group has compiled a reference document titled “10 Steps You Should Follow After an Auto Accident.”

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Elman Law Group LLC (ElmanLaw.com) is a law firm that concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Should you be involved in a car accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights.  You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses.  To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this consultation.  

Driving While Intoxicated Accidents That Occur In Lake County, Illinois

Driving while intoxicated continues to be a major national traffic problem. As seen in Lake County as well as throughout Illinois, there continues to be many accidents caused by motorists who are driving while intoxicated. On this site Lake County accidents with injuries involving drunk drivers are summarized in posts found under the “DUI” category.

While in the past impaired driving typically involved drunk driving, increasingly drug use is causing drivers to drive while impaired. Dangerous levels of driver impairment often result after drug use, and this impairment level can be further increased by mixed drug use and/or drinking of alcohol with the drug use. The subject of drug use and driver impairment is further discussed on the “Car Accidents Involving Drivers Under The Influence Of Drugs” page.

A January 14, 2019 “Police Blotter” article seen in the Highland Park Patch summarizes a number of alleged driving while intoxicated incidents in Highland Park. Of the three incidents summarized, two involved drivers who were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

The third incident involved a driver who was charged with driving under the influence of drugs. His vehicle left the roadway.

Additional details regarding driving while intoxicated and other types of driver impairment can be seen in the sources mentioned above.

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Should you be involved in a vehicle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. Elman Law Group has compiled a reference document titled “10 Steps You Should Follow After an Auto Accident.”

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Elman Law Group LLC (ElmanLaw.com) is a law firm that concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Should you be involved in a car accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights.  You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses.  To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this consultation.