July 26, 2011

One Dead and Three Injured in Illinois Car Accident

Recently, the Belleville News Democrat reported on a tragic Illinois car accident that seriously injured three individuals and resulted in the fatality of a Madison County woman. The single car accident occurred near the intersection of Interstate 255 and 270. Reports state that the car began drifting off to the right side of the road when the driver tried to overcorrect it – ultimately causing the car to cross both lanes of traffic. The car struck the guardrail causing the vehicle to flip and roll over numerous times. One of the passengers was partially ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The other three individuals sustained severe injuries and were transported to the nearby hospital. While the accident is still under investigation, it was affirmed that two of the passengers were not wearing their seatbelts.

An Illinois car accident can prove to be serious and life threatening, especially if the driver or passenger is not wearing their safety belt. Even though seatbelt use is seemingly on the rise, due to rigorously enforcement programs – like Illinois’s “click it or ticket,” many injuries and fatalities continue to result from failure to buckle up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that individuals ages 18-34 are far less likely to wear a seatbelt, even though seat belts reduce serious injuries and fatalities by 50%. It is highly recommended that everyone (drivers and passengers alike) buckle up, even if you are just going on a short trip.

Our Illinois car accident attorneys strongly advocate for safe driving practices. This includes buckling up every time you are in a vehicle, refraining from cell phone use during vehicle operation, never drinking and driving, in addition to, always paying attention to traffic. Too many lives have been lost due to unsafe or careless driving. If you or someone who know has been seriously injured in a car accident at the hands of a negligent or careless driver, you may be able to seek compensation for the damages you have incurred.

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July 14, 2011

Drunk Driver Causes Chicago Car Accident

The Chicago Tribune reported on a Chicago car accident the occurred earlier this morning. At around 1:30 a.m. a pickup truck collided with an SUV in the Little Village neighborhood. The 21 year old driver of the pickup truck carrying two passengers struck the oncoming SUV carrying one other passenger, ultimately causing both cars to rollover -- according to NBCChicago.com. Emergency medical crew immediately arrived at the scene to assist the five injured passengers.

Of all the five injured individuals, the drivers of both vehicles sustained the most severe injuries. The two female passengers of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries and the passenger of the SUV was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. It was later revealed that the 21 year old driver of the pickup truck was driving under the influence of alcohol. Police cited the man with DUI, as well as, the failure to follow traffic signals, reduce speed, and produce a valid driver’s license.

Drunk driving is 100% preventable. According to DUI.Lifetips.com, every other minute a person is seriously injured in an alcohol related crash. If you are on the road and suspect that another vehicle’s operator is drunk, follow these simple steps to ensure that the safety of all drivers is maintained. One of those tips is to immediately call local police or highway patrol. From there, give the officers detailed information of your current location, the potential drunk driver and their license plate number.

Injured victims of cars accidents, especially those involving drunk driving, may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against a careless or negligent driver. Personal injury victims may be able to seek compensation for their lost wages, medical bills, as well as, pain and suffering. Earlier this year, our Chicago injury attorneys filed a similar suit on behalf of a 27 year old man who suffered severe injuries when he was struck by a vehicle operated by an intoxicated City of Chicago worker. . Additionally, our lawyers can help a victim’s surviving family members seek justice by filing a wrongful death lawsuit when someone is tragically killed as a result of driver negligence.

Our Chicago accident lawyers continue to make legal strides in holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions (or inactions). To prevent such devastating accidents such as the ones previously mentioned, we strongly recommend that drivers of all ages abstain from ever operating a vehicle intoxicated. With such astounding DUI statistics, it is important to always remember to have a sober driver if you plan on drinking, or at the very least call a cab. These simple steps can help save the lives of you or your loved ones.

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January 25, 2011

$14 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Bad Tire Repair

There are countless causes for the car accidents that plague our streets daily. Many of them stem from distracted drivers who fail to focus on the dangers in front of them while behind the wheel. Others involve icy roads and dangerous weather that is not properly managed. However in some cases the problem has nothing to do with driver action, but instead stems from physical problems with the car. If the car itself malfunctions there is little the driver and passengers can do to prevent accidents.

For example, MSNBC explained a recent car accident lawsuit involving an auto dealership repair service. The family of a couple killed in a rollover accident filed suit against the Ford dealers who had recently performed a tire repair on the victim’s E350 Sportsmobile. The plaintiff argued (and the jury agreed) that the tire repair was faulty, leading to a right-rear tire tread separation. That tire separation caused the van to rollover while the couple was inside.

The jury ultimately awarded the family $14 million for the losses.

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August 29, 2009

Illinois Man Killed on Route to Son’s Homecoming

A Midlothian, Illinois couple en route to Colorado to greet their son as he returned from Iraq was involved in a van crash. The husband was killed in the automobile accident in Colorado. His wife was at the wheel of their van and lost control, driving off the left side of the road. As she overcorrected the vehicle, it began to roll. All the windows broke and her husband was thrown from the van. The woman has been charged with the misdemeanor count of careless driving that caused death. The son was told of the automobile accident and the death of his father when he landed in Colorado. To read more about the tragic automobile accident, please click the link.

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August 24, 2009

Six People Personally Injured in Rollover Crash

Six people, including two children, were personally injured in a rollover automobile accident on Chicago’s Southside. All of the personally injured were in fair to serious condition. Police investigators stated that the automobile accident involved a rollover vehicle. If you have been involved in an automobile accident, find an Illinois lawyer. To read more about the rollover crash, please click the link.

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March 29, 2009

Man Killed in Car Accident Near Knoxville, IL

A 61-year-old man from Alexis, IL was killed in a car accident on March 26 while driving near Knoxville. The decedent was driving his Chevy Avalanche in the left lane of I-74 when another vehicle approached his car at a high rate of speed. The second car attempted to pass the Avalanche in the right lane but ended up colliding with the SUV instead. The Avalanche hit the median and rolled, ejecting the driver who was not wearing a seat belt. The driver of the second vehicle had no injuries and was charged with improper lane change. Read the full account of this car accident from the Peoria Journal Star .

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March 25, 2009

Illinois car accident may have been caused by gapers block

A three-vehicle car accident near Flossmoor, Illinois was potentially the result of the gapers block in response to an earlier one-car rollover crash. Chicago Police Officer Sgt. Todd Borisy said that the accident may have been caused by an inattentive driver focusing more on the rollover crash than the road. Both crashes resulted in minor personal injuries. Read more about these car accidents.

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March 16, 2009

Police officer in southern Illinois causes car accident

A Creve Coeur, Illinois police officer in a squad car rear-ended a small truck, causing the truck to roll onto its side. The police officer caused the car accident by failing to reduce his speed at a stoplight. The driver of the truck, from Peoria, Illinois, was transported to OSF St. Francis Medical Center with injuries. Read more about this car crash.

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March 1, 2009

Man Suffers Injuries after Crash in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood

A man from southern Illinois was injured on February 27 when his Mitsubishi Gallant rolled over after crashing into another vehicle. This crash occurred shortly after the man hit a taxi and fled the scene of the accident. As he was driving away from his first accident, his car collided with a parked vehicle , causing his car to rollover.

After the accident, the man was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center with serious personal injuries. Police charged the man with leaving the scene of an accident and driving without proof of insurance. He may face further charges after being released from the hospital. Read more about this car crash by visiting the link.

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