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Chicago, IL – Injury-Causing Collision Reported on I-294 at Ogden Ave

Chicago, IL - Two-Driver Wreck, Injuries on I-294 at Ogden Ave

Chicago, IL (December 20, 2022) – On Tuesday evening, December 20, the Illinois State Police and Chicago Police Department received reports of a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 294.

The crash occurred at 7:45 p.m. and resulted in at least two injuries, per early reports from the scene. As emergency services worked in the area, the southbound I-294/Tri-State Tollway at Ogden Avenue was stopped for almost one mile. Authorities added that the left lanes back to Finley Road were particularly congested.

Initial information from officials on the scene indicated that one or two wounded persons were sent to a nearby hospital. However, no further details were available, and the investigation remains underway.

We are keeping the wounded victims and their families in our thoughts.

Rate of Traffic Wrecks in Chicago

With a population of three million, Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States and a well-known tourist destination. Hundreds of car accidents occur annually in Chicago due to the city’s heavy traffic, exposing drivers and passengers.

Traffic-related fatalities increased despite the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders, and growing social isolation. The Illinois Department of Transportation expects that by 2020, speeding will have significantly risen, placing more drivers in danger.

Many lives have been lost on urban highways as a result of reckless drivers who were inebriated, driving too fast, or otherwise irresponsible.

Therefore, victims of motor vehicle collisions who were not at fault are in a more precarious situation. Typically, they are also liable for covering the costs of any required medical treatment. The emotional toll of a tragic disaster may be just as devastating as its physical and financial costs.

Prior to filing a lawsuit, one of the following prerequisites must be completed. If you or a loved one were injured in an automobile accident that was not your fault, you should immediately contact a Chicago auto accident attorney.

If another driver’s carelessness or negligence might have prevented an accident in Illinois, the injured person is eligible for reimbursement. Employing an accident attorney in Illinois as soon as feasible is one of the most effective strategies for careless drivers to get substantial compensation from insurance companies.

With the assistance of the attorneys at D&W Law Group, it is more likely that your accident claim will be compensated. Since we have been practicing law for many years, we are familiar with the complexities of the local legal system. Dial 312-888-8888 for a free consultation with a Chicago personal injury attorney. During the first session, we will introduce ourselves and review the particulars of your accident claim.

Call immediately for a free, no-obligation case review by our personal injury attorneys in Chicago. In order to expedite the administration of justice, we will also assist you in gathering the necessary evidence and investigating your legal alternatives. This means that we will do all required to defend your legal rights.

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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