Una abogada de herida del trabajo de Abels & Annes en Chicago ha establecido un reclamo a favor de un residente del Condado de DuPage. El demandante fue contratado como un camionero para la compañía en los suburbios occidentales. En diciembre de 2009, levantó unas cajas pesadas y las puso…
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May Marks National Youth Traffic Safety Month as Officials Look to Reduce Risks of Car Accidents in Chicago and Elsewhere
Every May, teens across the country join together for National Youth Traffic Safety Month to focus on traffic related accidents among their age group; accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death for the youngsters, according to the National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS). National Youth Traffic…
Illinois Motorcycle Accident Throws Driver into Mississippi River
A motorcycle accident in Jersey County took the life of one motorcyclist this past week, according to Illinois State Police. The rider died when he veered to the right side of the road and struck a guard rail between Elsah and Chautauqua, according to The Telegraph. The 24-old rider was…
Woman killed, 2 children injured in deadly Illinois truck accident
A Chicago area semi-truck crash in southwest suburban Channahon has resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to 2 children on Tuesday afternoon, according to WGN-TV. Channahon Police are saying that a white SUV heading west on Eames Street was hit by a truck as the SUV tried…
DUI charges filed after fatal Chicago bus accident – driver also wanted on child sex abuse charges
Last week Illinois bus accident attorneys at our office reported that a pedestrian was hit and killed by a tour bus in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Now the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the bus driver involved has been charged with aggravated DUI, a felony. The deadly Chicago pedestrian accident occurred…
Illinois work comp lawyer resolves claim
A Chicago work injury attorney at Abels & Annes has settled a claim on behalf of a DuPage County resident. The claimant was employed as a truck driver for company in the Western suburbs. In December, 2009, he lifted up some heavy boxes and put them on his right shoulder…
Chicago CTA bus crash – 4 injured downtown
A CTA bus accident early Friday morning has resulted in four people being hospitalized, according to Fox news in Chicago. The collision involved a car and bus at the intersection of Washington Street and Clark Street in the Loop. Reportedly a number 20 Madison bus was headed eastbound around 3:15…
Chicago auto accident – vehicle crashes into downtown Dunkin’ Donuts
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that two motorists were hurt in a Chicago car crash early Tuesday morning, with one of the cars striking a Dunkin’ Donuts in the Loop. This is the second time in a matter of days that a driver has crashed into a Chicago restaurant. As…
Chicago truck accident lawyer reaches $825,000 settlement
Illinois truck crash attorney Gary Annes of Abels & Annes recently resolved a tractor-trailer vs. automobile accident claim on behalf of a Chicago resident for $825,000. The claim arose out of a collision that took place in August, 2009 in the afternoon hours. Both the plaintiff and the defendant truck…
8-year-old injured in Illinois hit-and-run pedestrian accident
A Chicago area pedestrian accident has resulted in injuries to an eight-year-old boy from Chicago and criminal charges against an Oak Park man. Trib Local is reporting that the incident took place just after 4:30 PM on Saturday in Oak Park. Police are stating that a vehicle turning on the…