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Chicago, IL – I-65 Site of Injury Semi-Truck Wreck at SR 2 & 205th Ave

Chicago, IL - I-65 Site of Injury Semi-Truck Wreck at SR 2 & 205th Ave

Chicago, IL (July 29, 2022) – On Friday evening, July 29, a semi-truck driver was engaged in a collision that injured at least one person and caused the tractor-trailer to jackknife at the scene.

According to preliminary reports from the Illinois State Police, a tractor-trailer and a passenger automobile collided at 6:00 p.m. on Interstate 65 southbound between State Road 2 and 205th Avenue.

EMTs reported unknown injuries, and at least one individual was transferred by ambulance to a local medical institution. The inquiry into the accident’s causes is ongoing, but no new information has been made public.

We have the wounded victims in our thoughts in hopes of their full recovery.

Semi-Trailer Accidents Across Chicagoland

In order to transport goods throughout the country, semi-trucks must navigate busy city streets, interstates, expressways, and highways. On our nation’s streets, tractor-trailers are prevalent, but they also represent a threat to public safety. Due to the fact that tractor-trailers are far bigger and heavier than the vast majority of other vehicles on the road, an accident involving one of these vehicles may rapidly become fatal.

In 2018, around 12,200 accidents involving semi-trucks occurred, and authorities estimate that over 2,000 of these instances resulted in deaths. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), semi-truck accidents account for a disproportionately high number of fatalities while being a relatively tiny fraction of total crashes.

Regardless of the circumstances leading up to a semi-truck accident, victims and their families face the brunt of the expenses when someone else’s recklessness results in injury. Those who have been harmed by these often avoidable accidents may feel powerless in the face of excruciating mental pain and significant medical expenses.

If you or a member of your family suffers injuries as a result of any of these circumstances, you may be eligible for a wide range of legal remedies. If you or a family member were injured in a truck accident caused by someone else’s carelessness in the Chicagoland region, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Since they have extensive expertise in navigating the complexity of the Illinois legal system, our lawyers are familiar with the requirements necessary to build a compelling case for compensation after an accident. Our skilled and compassionate legal team will make every attempt to ensure that you get the full and fair compensation you are entitled to as a result of a preventable accident.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our personal injury attorneys in the Chicago area as soon as possible if you or a member of your family has been injured in a tractor-trailer collision that was not your fault. Call the office number of D&W Law Group at 312-888-8888 for additional information on getting a free consultation tailored to your specific needs and conditions. Our personal injury attorneys in Chicago are prepared to discuss the many legal options available to you, assist you in organizing the facts of your case, and provide support to you while you seek justice during this tough and often stressful period of time in your life.

Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources, including news reports, police accident reports, social media posts, and sometimes, eyewitness accounts, to compose these posts. Our firm has not independently verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, please let us know right away. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post upon request. 

Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation for business.  The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal advice or medical advice. If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, always seek medical assistance as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at the described accident scene.

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