Many Chicago drivers have been in an accident with someone who is unlawfully driving on a suspended license. Drivers can have their license suspended for a number of reasons. From traffic violations to repeat violations to causing a fatal accident, a suspended license is intended to prevent a driver from repeating his or her mistakes. People do not always learn their lesson, though. In one recent fatal car accident, a man had had his license suspended seven times over a period of eight years before causing another accident.

A 61-year-old truck driver was on his way home after work. As he drove through an intersection, another man - the man who had his license suspended numerous times - also drove through the intersection and hit the truck driver's door, killing him. The attorney for the victim's family said that there were reports that the reckless driver had been at a lounge earlier and it is suspected that he was drinking.

The alleged drunk driver had a history of reckless or negligent driving and drunk driving. Despite his poor driving record, he had his license recently reinstated and was driving on a valid license. This man not only had his license suspended and reinstated seven times, but he had 31 different traffic convictions. He should not have been allowed to drive that night, the family argues.

The accused man, who is 24 years old, now faces charges of operating while intoxicated causing the death of another person. The source contacted the accused, but he never commented on the case. His next court date for the current charges is in March.

While there is no amount of money than can fix the irreparable harm done to this family, holding the man who was responsible for his death accountable is of utmost importance in this case. His history of losing and regaining his driving privileges should indicate that he has not learned how to be a responsible driver. Therefore, he may be held liable for all the damages he caused and should be prevented from hurting any other innocent people.

Source: ABC News, "Man in fatal crash had license suspended 7 times," Leah Hope, Jan. 26, 2012