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.

Lincoln, IL – Passenger Hospitalized After Truck Collision on I-55

Lincoln, IL (January 6, 2025) – Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers said that a section of Interstate 55 near Lincoln was closed for about three hours on Sunday, January 5, after a crash involving four semis and a car. The accident happened about 4:35 p.m. after one of the semis jackknifed across all three lanes

Skokie, IL – Worker Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run on Golf Rd

Skokie, IL (January 4, 2025) – According to officers with the Skokie Police Department, a car crashed into public works machine Saturday in Skokie, leaving at least one person with injuries. The crash happened near the 4300 block of Golf Road, police said. Officials confirmed a public works crew was working on a possible broken

Chicago, IL – Driver Killed in Vehicle Crash on S Avalon Ave

Chicago, IL (January 1, 2025) – A man died after a crash that took place on Monday night in Chicago’s Avalon Park neighborhood. Around 10:00 p.m., officers responded to the site of the accident, located at 7900 block of South Avalon Avenue, after fielding reports from dispatchers. One driver was taken to Trinity Hospital, where