ILLINOIS- According to the nwitimes.com, 14 people have been killed in boating accidents in Lake Michigan and other nearby waterways over the last ten years. Experts claim much of the problem stems from inexperienced boat operators being in control of boats and other watercraft. Across the United States, there were 4,463 boating accidents in 2016….
Continue reading…The Importance of Seeking Medical Treatment as Soon as Possible After an Accident
After a traffic accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Many accident victims think that they are not injured after a crash, or that their injuries are relatively minor and do not require medical attention. However, these victims are often wrong for a number of reasons. For example, after an…
Continue reading…Michigan School Bus Accident Kills One, Injures 5
MICHIGAN- Abc7chicago.com reports that an SUV crashed into a school bus on Interstate 94 in Michigan on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at about 10:20 a.m. There were no students on the school bus at the time of thecrash. The bus had a flat tire, and a tow truck was on the scene. The driver of…
Continue reading…Multi-Vehicle Collision Leads to Two Being Airlifted in Williamson County Illinois
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL- Bnd.com reports that a multi-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 13 was caused by a teen driver. The crash, which occurred at about 2:56 p.m. on May 28, 2018, involved a 2001 Dodge Caravan which was driven by Brayden A. Wallace, 17, of Harrisburg. The Caravan hit the back end of a 2006…
Continue reading…Deadly Three-Vehicle Crash Kills Joliet Truck Driver
MANTENO, IL- Daily-journal.com reports that a truck driver was killedin an accident that occurred on Friday, May 25, 2018. The Victim, 47-year-old Alejandro Quiroga was behind his tractor-trailer performing maintenance in the eastbound lanes of 12000 N Road around 4 a.m. whenhe was hit by an eastbound Dodge Dakota. After striking Quiroga, the Dodge entered…
Continue reading…Traffic Accidents: What If You Are Pregnant at the Time of an Illinois Accident?
Throughout a pregnancy, a mother’s goal is to keep her baby safe. The foods she eats, the way she exercises, and the environments she puts herself in all have an impact on her growing child. Unfortunately, we cannot always control what happens in our daily lives, and pregnant women are injured in car accidents throughout…
Continue reading…The Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Chicago for Traffic Accidents
Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States, trailing behind New York and Los Angeles. Chicago is the largest city in the state of Illinois, as well as the entire Midwest. The Chicago area is home to approximately 2.7 million residents. Hundreds of auto accidents happen in Chicago every single day, and…
Continue reading…Collision in Aurora Involving Ambulance Hospitalizes 10
AURORA, IL- The chicagotribune.com reports that 10 or more people were taken to the hospital following a collision between an ambulance and a minivan. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Street and Galena Boulevard. The Ambulance, which was from the Aurora Fire Department, was transporting a patient when it struck the minivan which…
Continue reading…The Statute of Limitations in Illinois Personal injury Claims
In all legal claims, there are many requirements that must be met. These requirements help ensure that only valid claims move forward in the court system. One of these requirements is that certain times of claims must be filed by a certain deadline, which is usually a certain amount of time after an event has…
Continue reading…How Do I Recover If I Am the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident in Chicago?
If you have been injured in a hit and run accident, you are probably feeling frustrated, angry, and confused. The thought that a driver could cause a serious accident and drive away is despicable. However, hit and run accidents happen quite often, leaving victims bewildered and overwhelmed. Fortunately, the state of Illinois has protections in…
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