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Chicago, IL – Injuries Occur in Car Accident on I-294 at 75th St Near Bridgeview

Chicago, IL - Injuries Occur in Car Accident on I-294 at 75th St Near Bridgeview

Chicago, IL (January 13, 2023) – On Friday night, January 13, two to three people were injured in a car accident on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), not far from the Bridgeview exits.

There was a complete shutdown of all lanes and traffic on southbound I-294 near 75th Street at about 7:35 p.m. One individual was taken to a hospital in Chicago; however, not much is publicly known about their condition at the moment.

The accident caused a nearly two-hour backup in traffic. During the investigation, authorities in Bridgeview and the surrounding area of Chicago were able to clear the site and remove debris, though they have not provided further details about the cause of the wreck at this time.

The victims and their families are in our thoughts, and we hope they recover fully soon.

Car Crashes in the Chicago Metro Area

More than 90,000 incidents involving motor vehicles were reported in Illinois in 2013, according to official state statistics. A total of about 980 persons lost their lives as a direct result of over 900 disasters. Head-on collisions with stationary objects, impaired driving, and reckless speeding are the major causes of car accidents involving fatalities.

Unsurprisingly, most traffic-related fatalities and injuries in Cook County occur at or near major intersections. According to recently disclosed statistics from the state of Illinois, the greater Chicago metropolitan area accounts for more than a quarter of all traffic incidents.

Victims of car accidents often take the rap for the carelessness of others. Patients with mental illness face a triple burden of rising medical costs, emotional distress, and economic hardship.

Victims of such injuries may be eligible for damages in the event that they suffer physical harm or lose their lives as a result. If you’ve been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you should talk to a Chicago automobile accident lawyer.

An Illinois court would award damages and provide justice if another driver’s negligence or recklessness caused your injuries in a car crash. If you’ve been in a car accident in Illinois, you should see an attorney as soon as possible. Without legal representation, you may have a hard time getting a fair settlement from the other driver or their insurance provider.

Our staff has extensive experience with the local legal system, which will help us build a solid case for your accident. Feel free to get in touch with our Chicago personal injury lawyers if you have any questions. To schedule a no-cost consultation, please get in touch with us at 312-888-8888 or use the online booking form on this page. This whole conference is going to be customized based on your needs.

If you or a loved one were wounded in an accident in the Chicago area, you can trust that our personal injury attorneys at the D&W Law Group will carefully review your legal options and help you gather the necessary evidence. It’s possible that you may get a fair, full financial settlement if you or a loved one has been hurt. In this terrible time, we will do all in our power to protect your legal rights and the rights of your loved ones.

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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