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Chicago, IL – Victim Hospitalized After Three-Car Wreck on Kennedy Expy Near Fullerton

Chicago, IL - Victim Hospitalized After Three-Car Wreck on Kennedy Expy Near Fullerton

Chicago, IL (May 15, 2023) – The Kennedy Expressway was shut down for a short time on Sunday morning, May 14, after a multi-vehicle accident left at least one person hospitalized.

The accident happened on Sunday morning at about 7:00 a.m. in the southbound freeway lanes near Fullerton, as reported by troopers with the Illinois State Police.

There were at least three vehicles involved, and the road was completely blocked while the accident debris was cleaned up.

Police said that one individual was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries as other victims were assessed and evaluated at the scene.

There is currently no additional information about the accident, but ISP troopers say an active investigation remains ongoing.

The injured victims and their families remain in our thoughts at this time.

Multi-Vehicle Wrecks in Chicago

According to the latest numbers, each year, there are around 95,000 vehicle accidents in the state of Illinois. Over 920 distinct incidents claimed the lives of approximately 1,010 people. Most fatal automobile accidents include one or more of the following factors: intoxicated drivers, collisions with fixed objects, and excessive speed.

In Cook County, many accidents resulting in death or severe injury occur on or near major thoroughfares. More than a quarter of all traffic incidents in the state of Illinois occur in and around the greater Chicago metropolitan region, according to recently published statistics.

When an accident occurs, the victim is often forced to pay the price for the other motorist’s carelessness. The exorbitant price of treatment adds emotional and financial stress to the patient’s already difficult situation.

The emotional distress brought on by the catastrophe or the unjustifiable death of a loved one may also be paid for. If you were harmed in a car accident that was not your fault, you should not hesitate to contact a Chicago auto accident attorney.

If you’ve been hurt in a car crash that was someone else’s fault, you may sue that person and their insurance company for damages in Illinois. After a car accident in Illinois, everyone involved should not think twice about seeing an attorney. You may have difficulty obtaining full compensation from the irresponsible driver’s insurance company without legal assistance.

If you have questions regarding your legal options after an automobile accident, D&W Law Group is here to help. Because of our team’s familiarity with local legislation, we can efficiently negotiate fair compensation for your injury. If you’ve been injured in Chicago and are looking for answers or want to file a claim, don’t waste time contacting our personal injury attorneys. Dial 312-888-8888 to schedule your no-cost introductory consultation.

If you’ve been hurt in a vehicle accident in the Chicago area, our personal injury lawyers are here to help. After an accident, you shouldn’t have to worry about how you’ll pay the bills or support your loved ones.

During this difficult time, we will do all in our ability to protect your legal rights and the legal rights of your loved ones. We will explore all avenues in our quest for justice for you and 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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