Local Accidents

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 – Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, IL (May 13, 2026) – A 53-year-old man died after a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday night, May 12, in Chicago’s West Lawn neighborhood. The accident occurred at around 11:12 p.m. in the 6800 block of South Pulaski Road. Enrique Nieto had pulled over after getting a flat tire on Pulaski Road. Surveillance video captured

Chicago, IL – Seven Hurt in Two-Car Crash at Pulaski Rd & Diversey Ave

Chicago, IL (May 11, 2026) – A two-car crash in Chicago’s Belmont Gardens neighborhood sent seven people to the hospital on Saturday, May 9, including three teenage girls. The accident happened around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Pulaski Road and Diversey Avenue. A 17-year-old girl driving a sedan attempted to turn eastbound from Pulaski

Aurora, IL – Three Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-88 WB

Aurora, IL (May 10, 2026) – A wrong-way crash on Interstate 88 claimed the lives of three people on Sunday, May 10, in Aurora.  According to authorities, a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-88 struck another car head-on around 4:00 a.m.  Emergency units responded to the scene shortly after receiving reports of

Darien, IL – Semi Engulfed in Flames After Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 S

Darien, IL (May 9, 2026) – Two people were taken to a nearby hospital after a semi-truck crash on Interstate 55 southbound in Darien on Friday, May 8. The crash happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the Stevenson Expressway at Lemont Road. According to authorities, the crash involved a truck-tractor semi-trailer and a passenger vehicle.

Coles Co., IL – Two Hurt in Semi-Truck Crash on I-57 Near MP 184

Coles County, IL (May 7, 2026) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 57 in Coles County on Wednesday, May 6. The collision occurred at approximately 6:37 p.m. near milepost 184 at US-45. Emergency units responded to the scene and transported both injured parties to the