Personal Injury Law

Personal Plea: Please Help Find the Cab Driver that Left Dan Firkins Clinging to Life

By Jamie G. Goldstein

On May 14, 2010, one of my best friends from college was dragged by a cab and left for dead in broad daylight. Danny Firkins was hailing a cab to go to class one week ago at about 3:30 in the afternoon near the corner of Honore and North Avenue in Bucktown. It is believed Danny and the cab driver were arguing and the cab pulled off while Danny was leaning into the passenger side of the cab. Danny's body was dragged a distance before he was run over by the cab and left for dead. An ambulance arrived at the scene and transported him to the hospital, but he had been deprived of oxygen while the paramedics were trying to save his life. Danny is now lying in a coma at the hospital. He is in critical condition.

A community alert was recently posted stating the cab has been described as white with teal blue stripes, as well as white with red stripes. The driver has been described as a male of Middle Eastern descent with a dark complexion and mustache.

Danny is a smart and talented man and everybody's friend. He would do anything for anyone in need. He lights up a room with his smile and always knows how to make you laugh, even when you're having the worst of days. Danny and his family need our help in tracking down the person who did this.

Please if you have any information, contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521.

Danny we're all fighting for you and praying you make it through.

Full post as published by Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer on May 21, 2010 (boomark / email).