Introduction
Washington Heights and its associated communities are located on the far south side of Chicago. Historically, the area was influenced by transit and was the site where the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company was formed and contain both the Brainerd Bungalow Historic District and the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library.
Transportation
Washington Heights is known as a transit town due to its location at the intersection of rail lines and Interstate 57. The area has three Metra stations and has access to the CTA Red Line, as well as three bus lines, #108, #381, and #8A.
The area also has access to Divvy rideshare bicycles, as well as Lyft/Uber rideshare services and taxi services. Unfortunately, this means that rideshare accidents, pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and public transportation accidents can be common in the area.
Demographics
The Washington Heights area has a population of 27,453 in its 2.87 square miles, with a predominantly African-American population. According to the most recent U.S. Census, the median income for the area is $44,707 and the median age is 42 years old.
Education
Washington Heights area students are primarily serviced by Chicago Public Schools, including:
- Fort Dearborn School
- Kipling Elementary School
- Evers Elementary School
- Fernwood Elementary School
- Green Elementary School
- Wacker Elementary School
- Garvey Elementary School
- Mount Vernon Elementary School
- Julian High School
- CICS-Loomis
- CICS-Longwood High School
When sending your child off to school you assume they will remain safe, however, this isn’t always the case. School bus accidents, gym and physical education accidents, lack of supervision, daycare accidents, playground injuries, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Washington Heights is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery
- Brainerd Park
- Robichaux Park
- Oakdale Park
- Jackie Robinson Park
- Euclid Park
- Fernwood Parkway Park
- Wallace Park
While most of the time spent at these Washington Heights attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including premises accidents, slip and falls, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, car accidents, drinking and driving, dog bites, and playground accidents.
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