An Illinois auto accident attorney at Abels & Annes has settled an uninsured motorist claim for Chicago resident. The case stemmed from a collision that occurred on December 11, 2009 in the area of 10600 S. LaSalle Street on the South Side. Our client was driving his 2002 Chevrolet Astro…
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Illinois pedestrian accident claims life of Joliet woman
A Chicago area pedestrian vs. car accident has claimed the life of the 58-year-old Joliet woman. She was struck and killed while out on her morning walk early Thursday morning, according to Tribune Local in Joliet. The collision occurred around 6:45 AM as the pedestrian was crossing N. Larkin Ave.…
Chicago pedestrian accident – police searching for hit and run driver
The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a hit-and-run driver who was involved in an Illinois pedestrian accident on Monday evening around 10:15 PM. The incident occurred when a driver cut through a gas station on the southwest side to avoid a traffic light,…
Safe Routes to School survey aims to reduce Chicago pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, school bus accidents
We encourage parents to take the Safe Routes to School survey offered by the Chicago Department of Transportation as safety advocates attempt to reduce the risk of Chicago bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and school bus accidents. Our Chicago child injury lawyers frequently talk about the dangers children face — traffic…
End of daylight savings time increases risk of Chicago pedestrian accidents, car accidents during afternoon commute
The end of daylight savings time over the weekend can lead to an increased risk of Chicago pedestrian accidents and other traffic accidents during the afternoon commute, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While Chicago car accidents are always a concern during the morning and afternoon commute, it…
Talking to older motorists about driving safety can help reduce risks of Chicago car accidents
As the winter driving season rapidly approaches, it’s a good time to reassess the driving ability of parents and older adults as we work to reduce the chances an aging loved one is involved in a Chicago car accident. The USA Today reports on the growing challenge for an increasing…
Illinois semi truck accident results in death of woman on Ill. 394
A woman is been killed in a Chicago area truck vs. car accident that occurred on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Illinois Route 394 and Steger Rd. in Crete, Illinois, according to NBC news. A tractor-trailer truck that was carrying livestock was moving south on 394 when it collided…
3 accidentes de tráfico mortales en el área de Chicago por la noche
Tres accidentes automovilisticos en el área de Chicago resultaron en tres muertos la noche del jueves y la madrugada del viernes, según la televisión WGN. Los accidentes ocurrieron sólo horas de diferencia. El primer accidente ocurrió en Interstate 65 al sur de Interstate 80 alrededor de 11:45 P.M. Un conductor…
3 deadly car crashes in the Chicago area overnight
Three separate Chicago area auto accidents resulted in three deaths late Thursday evening and early Friday morning, according to WGN TV. The crashes all occurred just hours apart. The first accident occurred on Interstate 65 just South of Interstate 80 around 11:45 PM. A tow truck driver was changing a…
Chicago injury lawyer resolves truck accident lawsuit for $80,000
Illinois auto accident attorneys at Abels and Annes have reached a settlement in a Chicago area semi truck versus car crash case on behalf of two plaintiff’s. The lawsuit stems from a collision that occurred on October 19, 2009 just after 9 AM in Bellwood, Illinois. The claimants, who are…