Accident News

Barrington, IL – One Hospitalized After House Fire on W Russell St

Barrington, IL (April 10, 2026) – One person was taken to the hospital and another was hurt after a house fire on Tuesday, April 7, in Barrington. The incident happened on the 300 block of West Russell Street. Emergency units responded around 2:37 a.m., after receiving reports of a structure fire. Crews arrived to find

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Chicago, IL – Two Seriously Hurt in Fiery Crash on I-55 near Damen Ave

Chicago, IL (April 8, 2026) – Two people suffered serious injuries after a crash on Tuesday, April 7, along Interstate 55 near Damen Avenue on Chicago’s Southwest Side. The incident happened in the outbound lanes during the afternoon hours. Officials reported that the accident involved a fire, which led to severe conditions at the scene.

Markham, IL – One Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-57 at 159th St

Markham, IL (April 7, 2026) – A four-vehicle crash left one person injured on Monday, April 6, on Interstate 57 near 159th Street in the south suburb of Markham. The accident happened around 11:58 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Intestate 57. According to state police, four vehicles were involved in the crash under circumstances

DeKalb Co., IL – Two Injured in Crash at Chicago Rd & W Sandwich Rd

DeKalb County, IL (April 3, 2026) – Two people were hurt in a crash that took place on Thursday, April 2, at the intersection of Chicago Road and West Sandwich Road, just north of Sandwich. Emergency units responded to the scene around 9:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a two-vehicle accident. Authorities said a 16-year-old