An Illinois pedestrian accident on Saturday in the Gold Coast neighborhood has resulted in several pedestrians getting hurt, including a toddler and some models in a wedding photo shoot, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The crash occurred when a city worker lost control of a truck. The child, age 2,…
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One person killed in Will County, Illinois truck accident
A Chicago area car vs. truck crash has resulted in the death of a 60-year-old Park Forest woman, according to the Southtown Star. One other person was also injured in the collision that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 80. The accident involved two semi trucks and a passenger vehicle, and…
Illinois work injury accident results in fines for Chicago Heights company
A November 18, 2010 Chicago area work accident has resulted in a chemical production company getting hit with $63,000 in fines, according to NWI.com. This is due to the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration citing the business with one safety violation and five health violations. The…
Chicago accident attorney to represent 2 women injured in Indiana crash
Illinois personal injury lawyers at Abels & Annes have entered into an agreement to represent 2 Chicago area women were hurt in a La Porte, Indiana auto accident. The traffic collision occurred in May, 2011 on US Highway 35. The women were traveling in a Northwest direction on US 35…
Chicago injury attorney to represent a woman hurt in DuPage County car crash
Illinois auto accident attorneys at Abels & Annes signed on to represent a Wheaton woman that was injured in a collision in December, 2010. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes of Interstate 355 in Itasca, Illinois just north of Lake Street. The crash took place when the driver of…
Evanston school bus accident injures 20 students
An Illinois bus crash in north suburban Evanston resulted in the hospitalization of 20 students and one adult on Tuesday morning, Tribune Local is reporting. One school bus rear-ended another after one of the bus drivers was momentarily distracted. The students were from Rowe elementary school and were on a…
“Ride of Silence aims to Raise Awareness of Bicycle Accidents in Oak Park, River Forest, Chicago Suburbs
There will be a “Ride of Silence” on Wednesday in memory of those killed in bicycle accidents in Chicago and elsewhere as riders and safety advocates continue to push safety and awareness at the start of the summer riding season, Trib Local reported. Residents in Oak Park and River Forest…
Illinois injury lawyer to represent woman hurt in Chicago car accident
Chicago car crash lawyers at Abels & Annes have signed on to represent a South Side woman that was injured in a March, 2011 traffic collision. The accident occurred in the 1800 block of 71st Street around 7:30 AM. The plaintiff was driving her 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee on 71st…
Flood Waters in Illinois Increase Risks for a Car Accident down state and Elsewhere
Illinois is currently experiencing flooding in various regions and that water is posing serious danger to many residents. The Illinois Department of Transportation continues to offer logistical support and assistance by delivering thousands of sandbags and other supplies to affected regions. They’ve also made heavy equipment and trucks available for…
Governor Quinn Joins Motorcycle Safety Campaign to Help Reduce Risks of Chicago Motorcycle Accidents
The “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign was recently launched by State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) in an attempt to help reduce the risks of a motorcycle accident in Chicago and elsewhere in the state. The agencies are now urging motorists to…