Chicago, IL – Injuries Occur in Car Accident on I-90 Kennedy at Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL (April 13, 2023) – Officials say that at least one person may have been hurt in a vehicle collision that took place on Interstate 90 in the greater Chicago area on Thursday afternoon, April 13.
A serious accident occurred on I-90 Kennedy Outbound at Cumberland Avenue around 12:25 p.m. At least one victim was taken to the hospital by Chicago EMS, but the status and condition of that victim are not yet known.
By late afternoon, the Chicago Police Department had finished clearing the area. However, CPD officers noted that their investigation remains active, and no new information has been released in the meantime.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We wish them a full recovery.
Motor Vehicle Crashes in Chicago
Based on data collected over five years by local traffic authorities, every six minutes, ten times an hour, or 240 times a day, an automobile accident occurs in the greater Chicago area. When scaled at the statewide level, officials reported that Illinois saw well over 319,000 vehicle accidents in one recent year alone. Unsurprisingly, GPS data indicates that Chicago ranks 149th in terms of the worst traffic worldwide.
Moreover, according to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic-related fatality rates are at their highest point in the last two decades. The organization projects that over 9,500 persons lost their lives in car accidents during the first three months of 2022, an increase of more than 6% compared to the same time in 2021. And per Chicago’s open data site, at least 35 of these fatalities occurred in the city itself.
Thankfully, if you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of a car accident in Chicagoland, you may have legal redress.
You may pursue recompense in Illinois for injuries suffered in a vehicle crash that was not your fault. And when you’ve sustained injuries and other damages at the hands of a careless or negligent driver, D&W Law Group can help you construct a solid case for financial recompense.
Contact our Chicago injury attorneys right away. Please get in touch with us at 312-888-8888 to discuss your injury claim or to schedule a complimentary appointment.
Our team at D&W Law Group will assist you in researching your legal options, gathering pertinent information, and acting swiftly to defend your rights and secure a reasonable settlement.
You have our word that we will do everything possible to safeguard your legal rights and the legal rights of your loved ones in compliance with the law. Throughout every step of the injury claim process, our skilled and compassionate lawyers will work tirelessly to obtain a full, fair settlement for you and your family at this trying time.
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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.
