Accident News

Chicago, IL – Man Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run on S Halsted St

Chicago, IL (September 1, 2024) – A man suffered critical injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday, August 31, in the University Village neighborhood. According to Chicago police, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of South Halsted Street. A Chevrolet struck a 21-year-old man before crashing into an

Chicago, IL – Injury-Causing Accident Closes Kennedy Expy at Fullerton

Chicago, IL (August 31, 2025) – All outbound lanes of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90) were closed on Saturday morning, August 30, due to a crash, Illinois State Patrol (ISP) troopers reported. The crash happened at about 7:41 a.m. on the outbound lanes of I-90 near Fullerton Avenue, ISP said. Paramedics transported at least one

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 Ranks Third in U.S. for Dog Attacks on Postal Workers

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), Chicago ranks third in the nation for the number of reported dog attacks on mail carriers. In 2024, USPS recorded 57 incidents in Chicago, trailing only Houston and Los Angeles. The growing number of attacks highlights a serious public safety concern. It raises questions about workers’ compensation rights, employer protections, and homeowner

Harvard, IL – 1 Seriously Injured in Train Crash Near McGuire Rd Xing

Harvard, IL (August 29, 2024) – A man suffered serious injuries when a freight train struck his car early Thursday morning, August 28, in Harvard. The crash happened at approximately 2:24 a.m., about a quarter mile north of the McGuire Road railroad crossing, according to the Harvard Fire Protection District. Fire crews arrived to find

Will County, IL – 2 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-80 Near Raynor Ave

Will County, IL (August 28, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 80 near Raynor Avenue on Wednesday morning, August 27, at around 8:03 a.m.  Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to the scene, where three vehicles were involved in the collision. Two individuals were injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment, though

Elk Grove Village, IL – Fatal Two-Car Crash on Arlington Heights Rd

Elk Grove Village, IL (August 26, 2025) – A 59-year-old woman lost her life in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday morning, August 23. According to officials, the crash occurred around 11:07 a.m. in the 800 block of South Arlington Heights Road, near the Elk Crossing Shopping Center.  Authorities reported that the victim, identified as Maria