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Chicago, IL – Victims Hurt in Car Wreck on I-57 at 127th St

Chicago, IL - Victims Hurt in Car Wreck on I-57 at 127th St

Chicago, IL (December 22, 2022) – According to the Illinois State Police and the Chicago Police Department, an accident on I-57 on Thursday evening, December 22, caused considerable traffic delays and a minor number of casualties.

From 127th Street inbound on I-57, traffic was backed up to 115th Street due to the collision. According to further information supplied by local authorities, officers arrived at the site of the two-car collision at around 9:20 p.m.

Initial reports suggested that one person had severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The only information provided by the authorities about the crash was that multiple lanes of Interstate 57 were restricted due to the investigation.

We are thinking about the wounded victims and their families at this time. We hope for their complete recovery.

Car Accident Rate in Chicago

According to official statistics, more than 90,000 persons were wounded in vehicle accidents in Illinois, with more than 67,000 of those occurrences involving automobiles. More than nine hundred fatal automobile accidents also resulted in the deaths of around 950 individuals. Officials estimate that collisions with immovable objects, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and high speeds account for the great majority of fatal automobile accidents.

In and around Cook County, the majority of these and other types of traffic accidents occur at busy junctions and on major roads and interstates. According to the most current state statistics, approximately one-fourth of all auto accidents in Illinois occur in the Chicago metropolitan area.

As a result, victims of negligent driving who receive injuries in vehicle accidents are accountable for their own medical expenses. Those affected must also contend with the mental pain caused by growing medical expenses, severe injuries, and a variety of other types of financial strain.

You may be able to seek legal remedies if any of the following events occur: If you were injured in a vehicle accident that was not your fault, you should contact an auto accident attorney in Chicago immediately.

You are entitled to reimbursement for your losses if you are wounded in an avoidable Illinois vehicle accident due to another driver’s negligence or recklessness. Accident victims in Illinois who fail to engage legal counsel immediately after an accident risk not collecting the maximum amount of compensation to which they may be entitled.

The lawyers at D&W Law Group are familiar with the subtleties and complexity of our state’s legal system. Clearly, we comprehend what comprises a valid accident claim and how to file one. Contact us at 312-888-8888 to schedule a free consultation with a Chicago personal injury attorney to explore your particular accident-related facts and legal alternatives.

Call our Chicago office at any time to talk with one of our personal injury attorneys and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We will assist you in weighing the merits of your various legal alternatives, organizing your case’s facts, and moving swiftly to get the justice you need. During this difficult time, you may be certain that we will take every measure to protect your legal rights and those 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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