Authorities are urging motorists to be prepared for snow, ice, and other poor driving conditions. Winter weather is a frequent cause of Chicago car accident, particularly at the start of the winter driving season. The Illinois Department of Transportation reports that 173 motorists were killed and more than 17,000 were…
An Illinois car crash on the near North Side of Chicago has resulted in injuries to three people when an SUV struck a wall, according to the Chicago Tribune. The accident happened early Monday morning around 3:50 AM in the area of the Merchandise Mart at the intersection of Kinsey…
An Illinois personal injury lawyer has filed a lawsuit on behalf of an Oak lawn man who died in a Chicago car vs. pedestrian accident that occurred last Thanksgiving, according to the Neighborhood Star. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Circuit Court of Cook County. The victim’s mother has…
An Illinois auto accident lawyer at Abels & Annes has signed on to represent a Chicago woman that was injured in an October, 2010 collision. The Chicago car crash occurred on Interstate 294 at around 8 AM during the morning rush-hour. Our client was northbound on the interstate and stopped…
The Chicago injury attorneys and staff at Abels & Annes wish each of you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend and remind you to practice the safe driving habits that will reduce your risk of being involved in a Chicago car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that…
A Chicago hit-and-run accident has caused severe injuries to a pedestrian on the North Side, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The collision occurred early Sunday morning in the Edgewater neighborhood. Around 3:30 AM a red vehicle that was traveling in a northwest direction struck the pedestrian in the area of…
A motorist that crossed an interstate median has caused an Illinois truck versus car crash, killing himself and a truck driver, according to ksdk.com. The deadly auto accident occurred Wednesday on Interstate 64 in Clinton County. The Illinois State Police are handling the crash investigation and they are reporting that…
An Illinois car crash in Streator has left five students hurt, according to pantagraph.com. The accident happened on Saturday night and two teenagers remain hospitalized. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is handling the crash investigation. They are reporting that the car the teenagers were traveling in was on a rural…
The Illinois Department of Transportation reports an increased emphasis on seat-belt enforcement and a crackdown on impaired drivers in an effort to reduce the risk of car accidents in Chicago and elsewhere as we head into the winter driving season. Our Chicago car accident attorneys urge motorists to have their…
A Chicago area auto accident has claimed the life of a 17-year-old teenager from Winfield, Illinois, according to the Chicago Tribune. The DuPage County crash took place Saturday evening around 9 PM in unincorporated West Chicago. The driver was pronounced dead just after 4 AM on Sunday. The teenage driver…