CHICAGO — In a significant legal ruling, a Cook County jury awarded $10.5 million on Thursday to the husband of a kindergarten teacher from Arlington Heights who tragically lost her life in a road accident involving a dump truck last year.
Sylwia Jarosz, 45, was fatally struck while riding her bicycle on her way to work. The incident occurred early morning on September 29, 2022, near the intersection of Wilke Road and Lake-Cook Road. On that fateful day, Jarosz was halted at a traffic light, awaiting a green signal.
According to a report by her family’s legal representatives from Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., a dump truck operated by AJC Concrete Construction was attempting a left turn onto Wilke Road from Lake-Cook Road. The driver, exceeding the speed limit, failed to halt at the intersection and collided with another vehicle. This collision caused the truck to swerve off its course, subsequently hitting Jarosz.
Emergency services rushed Jarosz to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge; however, she succumbed to her injuries later that day.
The legal battle that followed was initiated on behalf of Jarosz’s husband, Kryzystof Jarosz, on March 24, 2023. Facing the lawsuit, the defendants acknowledged their liability, leading to a trial that focused solely on the determination of damages beginning just last Tuesday.
“Sylwia was deeply loved, not only as a dedicated teacher at Long Grove Country School but also as a devoted wife,” said Lance D. Northcutt, a lawyer from the family’s legal team. He reflected on the couple’s longstanding relationship, detailing how they were college sweethearts in Poland before moving to the United States in 2005. “The void left by Sylwia’s absence has been profound and life-changing for Kryzystof,” Northcutt added, emphasizing the emotional and personal toll this tragedy has had on her husband.
This case draws attention not only to the severe implications of traffic violations but also highlights the broader issues of road safety, particularly concerning cyclists in urban settings. Incidents like these underscore the ongoing need for stringent enforcement of traffic laws and the implementation of more robust safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.
This tragic story and subsequent legal judgment serve as a stark reminder of the enduring impact of negligence on the roads, and the ongoing quest for justice and safety in our communities.
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