Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog
A 20 year old woman is dead and three others have been hospitalized after the vehicle they were driving in dove into a retention pond in Aurora last Saturday evening.According to police, the accident occurred at around 7:30 in the evening. The car was travelling on the eastbound exit ramp of Interstate 88 at Eola road, when something caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
The vehicle was upside down in the water when the first responders arrived at the scene. The three individuals who were hospitalized sustained what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. Divers had to search the freezing pond for hours in order to locate the fourth woman, whom they found at around 3 a.m. the following morning.
The interstate’s exit ramp was closed for several hours following the crash, allowing authorities time to investigate. Police have not revealed information regarding what may have caused the vehicle to leave the road.
Based on the incredibly limited information surrounding the circumstances of the crash, there are several different potential causes. These potential causes include slick or icy road conditions, texting while driving, distracted driving, or some other intervening cause or distraction which might have caused the driver to have to over correct or steer suddenly off of the road.
Anyone who fails to use reasonable care while operating a car, truck, motorcycle, or other vehicle in our state may be guilty of negligence. An individual who was hurt as a result of another motorist’s negligence may be entitled to receive financial compensation for damages such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and disability. If you were hurt in an unexpected car accident, contact a skilled car accident attorney to help you file your personal injury claim.
If you or a loved one has been in car accident and suffered an injury, or you have lost a loved one as a result of a car accident, let the Illinois car accident attorneys at Abels & Annes help you with your case. We can assess your potential claims and help understand your rights and potential remedies, and determine whether to file a claim in order to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
If you were injured in a single vehicle or other car accident in the Chicago area, you should contact Abels & Annes, P.C. Our experienced car accident lawyers are available 24/7 in order to answer your questions and help you file your personal injury or wrongful death claim. Our dedicated attorneys have many years of experience in advocating on behalf of clients who were hurt in motor vehicle collisions throughout the Chicago area. To speak with a committed car accident attorney today, contact us through our website, or by calling at (312) 475-9596.
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Lake County Authorities Investigate Tragic Antioch Township Crash that Killed Two Teens, Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog, published February 28, 2013