Chicago, IL
Accident Date:
Fri, 04/18/2014A man was ejected from his motorcycle Saturday after making contact with a Freightliner truck in northwest suburban Richmond.
Complete McHenry County, IL accident reports and news.
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Chicago, ILAccidents in McHenry County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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Most recent accident reports
Chicago, IL
Accident Date:
Thu, 04/03/2014The McHenry County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of a one-vehicle crash at approximately 5:09 p.m. that occurred in the 16600 block of Church Road, in unincorporated Coral Township in north suburban Huntley, a news release said.
Chicago, IL
Accident Date:
Tue, 04/01/2014A teenage bicyclist had to be airlifted to a northwest suburban hospital after she was hit by a car in Crystal Lake Wednesday evening.
Chicago, IL
Accident Date:
Sun, 03/02/2014A Woodstock police officer had to be extricated from an unmarked squad car and airlifted to a Rockford hospital after being involved in a three-vehicle crash.
Chicago, IL
Accident Date:
Thu, 01/23/2014Seven people, including a three-month-old child, were hurt in a crash in northwest suburban Crystal Lake Friday evening.