Accident News

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.

How Long Do You Have to Sue for a Birth Injury in Chicago?

The Illinois statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years, but exceptions apply. For example, Chicago parents may have up to eight years after a child’s birth (or even longer) to sue for a birth injury. Work with an attorney to clarify the time limits in your case and to file as promptly as possible.

Chicago, IL – Pedestrian Hit & Killed By Metra UP-N Train at Clybourn

Chicago, IL (November 8, 2024) – According to troopers with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and local officers, a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a Metra train on the city’s North Side. The accident involving Metra UP-N train No. 305 happened just after 6:00 a.m. Friday near Clybourn. Metra has confirmed the pedestrian

Chicago, IL – Man Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Dan Ryan Expy

Chicago, IL (November 7, 2024) – According to troopers with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and local officers, a man is dead after he was struck by a car on November 6 on the Dan Ryan Expressway. ISP troopers said the crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the local lanes southbound at 44th Street.

Tinley Park, IL – Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident on I-80 WB

Tinley Park, IL (November 6, 2024) – According to troopers with the Illinois State Police who responded to the incident, a person was struck by a vehicle in the south suburbs on Tuesday morning, November 5. The crash happened at about 10:25 a.m. on the westbound lanes of I-80 in Tinley Park and reportedly involved

Bloomington, IL – Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run on Fox Creek Rd

Bloomington, IL (November 5, 2024) – A Bloomington man allegedly fled the scene of a wreck that left one person dead on Sunday evening, November 4. According to the Bloomington Police Department officers, the wreck occurred at 7:50 p.m. on Sunday on Fox Creek Road near the intersection of Beich Road in South Bloomington. A