Complete Cook County, IL accident reports and news.
Accidents in Cook County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Cook County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Cook County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Cook County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a Chicago personal injury attorney will help you.
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Chicago, IL
Four people were hospitalized early Tuesday after three vehicles, including a Chicago Police SUV, crashed in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.
The crash happened about 12:25 a.m. in the 7200 block of South Racine Avenue, a police News Affairs Officer said.
Chicago, IL
Charges are pending against the driver whose passenger was killed in a crash Monday afternoon on the South Side, an accident police say was drug-related.
Chicago, IL
A man was struck and killed while riding his bicycle late Friday night in the West Side Lawndale neighborhood.
Chicago, IL
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a white vehicle that may have played a role in the death of a 23-year-old Chicago man who died in a single-vehicle accident Thursday morning in north suburban Skokie.
Chicago, IL
A Chicago Police officer was injured during a traffic stop early Thursday in the West Town neighborhood.
Chicago, IL
Red Line trains are resuming normal service after a woman was struck and killed by a train Wednesday in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side, authorities said.
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A woman was killed in a crash in southwest suburban Hickory Hills Tuesday evening.