An early morning two-vehicle collision in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood recently claimed the life a 67-year-old woman. According to Chicago Police Officer John Mirabelli, the woman was riding in the backseat of a Volkswagon Golf that was headed south on Pulaski Street around 4:45 am when a northbound Chevrolet Blazer…
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Driver Killed, Passenger Injured in Northwest Chicago Crash on Kennedy Expressway
A 25-year-old Chicago woman was killed and her passenger was hospitalized after she allegedly drove into a number of crash barrels on the Kennedy Expressway near Harlem Avenue. According to Illinois State Police Trooper Chris Asmar, the woman appeared to have unexpectedly lost control of the Honda Accord she was…
Woman Allegedly Driving Stolen Vehicle Blamed for Fatal Crash in Chicago Suburb
Two people were killed when an unlicensed driver who was suspected of driving a stolen car crashed head-on into another vehicle in the western suburbs of Chicago. A 30-year-old Wisconsin woman allegedly stole a 2003 Nissan Altima and left the scene of a crash after she hit another vehicle in…
Illinois Lawmakers Consider Allowing Illegal Aliens to Obtain Temporary Driver’s Licenses
Illinois legislators are reportedly considering a measure designed to allow an estimated 250,000 illegal immigrants in the state to obtain temporary motor vehicle operator’s licenses. Although the exact details of the proposed measure have not yet been finalized, lawmakers who support such a bill reportedly believe it would increase safety…
Naperville Conducts Educational Campaign Designed to Stop Distracted Driving in School Zones
Officials in Naperville recently conducted an educational campaign designed to combat distracted driving in city school zones. The campaign enlisted volunteers to watch out for motorists who used handheld mobile phones in school zones and to distribute informational literature reminding drivers that the practice of talking with a handheld telephone…
Steger Man Killed, At Least Two Others Injured in Dan Ryan Expressway Collision
A 32-year-old Steger man died and at least two other people were injured in a rear-end crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. According to Illinois State Police Sergeant Jose R. De Jesus, a northbound Chrysler Pacifica was hit from behind by a Chevrolet minivan after it stopped in the express…
Seven Teens Hurt in Hinsdale Rollover Accident
Earlier this month, seven teenagers were transported to two area hospitals following an injury accident in Hinsdale. According to local police, a Toyota Sequoia carrying eight minors rolled and hit both a tree and a light pole after making a sudden turn near the intersection of Fourth and Park Streets.…
Car accident lawsuit filed
Personal injury lawyers at Abels and Annes, working with co-counsel, have filed a lawsuit stemming from an auto accident that occurred in Chicago, Illinois. The plaintiff was injured when the automobile he was driving was hit head-on by a vehicle driven by a negligent driver. Our client was driving eastbound…
Car crash lawyer obtains $25,000 policy limits settlement for Chicago woman
Injury attorneys at Abels & Annes have resolved a case for an Illinois resident. This claim arises out of an automobile collision which took place on August 30, 2010 at approximately 5:00 p.m. Our client was driving southbound on Cumberland, approaching Bryn Mawr in Chicago, Illinois. The defendant was driving…
Chicago injury attorney representing woman hurt in collision
A Chicago car accident lawyer at Abels & Annes is currently representing a local woman who was injured in an October 27, 2011 crash. The plaintiff was hurt when the Toyota Corolla she was driving was rear-ended by Ford Fusion driven by the defendant. Our client was driving eastbound on…