It is being alleged that the Clerk of Lynwood was driving while intoxicated when he caused an accident while driving the wrong way on Route 394, and now an Illinois car accident and wrongful death attorney has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a victim’s family. The defendant’s vehicle reportedly…
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In-car distractions an increasing cause of Chicago car accidents
When it comes to Chicago car accidents caused by distracted driving, there are many causes. But with each new model year, the number of distractions built right into your automobile is of increasing concern. As we reported recently on our Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, some safety advocates are urging…
Illinois auto accident claims life of Bolingbrook police officer
An off duty Bolingbrook police officer was killed in a Chicago area car crash this past Sunday, according to Tribune Local. The collision occurred in Oswego, Illinois while he was on the way to religious services with his wife around 8:30 AM The officer was riding as a passenger at…
Campaign aims to reduce Chicago car accidents, distracted driving crashes statewide
Illinois authorities are launching a new campaign, “Drive Now. Text Later,” aimed at reducing the risk of distracted car accidents in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois. Our Chicago car accident attorneys frequently post on the dangers of distracted driving, both here and on our sister site, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer…
Disaster Declaration issued in advance of winter storm; high risk of Chicago car accidents
Our Chicago personal injury lawyers published information here about winter driving safety to start the winter driving season. Earlier this month we posted Chicago winter driving tips on our Car Accident Lawyer Blog. And in December, we posted safety tips regarding the dangers of black ice in Chicago. This winter…
Passenger killed in Chicago car crash after vehicle hits tree
An Illinois auto accident has claimed the life of a passenger when the driver of the car he was traveling in lost control and struck a tree, according to the Chicago Tribune. The accident took place early Sunday morning in the West Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago at Interstate 57 and…
Chicago hit and run pedestrian accident – woman loses leg – driver caught by police
An Illinois pedestrian accident has resulted in a 58-year-old woman losing a leg and a 21-year-old hit and run driver being held in police custody, according to the Chicago breaking news center. The collision took place on the south side of Chicago when a driver, who resides in the 6500…
Deadly Illinois car crash caused by DUI driver after Bears game
A fatal Chicago area car accident has been caused by an intoxicated driver with an alleged blood alcohol level of .291, more than 3 times the legal limit in Illinois, according to Fox News Chicago. The Chicago motorist allegedly watched the Bears game on Sunday in an Oak Lawn bar…
Chicago DUI car accident claims life of Iraqi teen
An Illinois car accident has left a 17-year-old Iraqi refugee dead, according to the Chicago Tribune. A Chicago resident has been arrested and charged with a felony after his involvement in the early Sunday morning collision. The at fault motorist was driving north on Artesian Avenue near North Shore Avenue…
Chicago area car crash that injured five caused by icy conditions
An Illinois auto accident that occurred on Saturday night in West Suburban Naperville was reportedly caused by winter road conditions, according to the Chicago breaking news center. The crash injured five people and occurred in the area of 75th St. and Naper Boulevard around 8 PM. The collision took place…