In Will County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(link is external) 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.
After a Will 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.
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.
State police said three semitrailers were involved in the Interstate 55 accident that shut down southbound lanes temporarily Tuesday.
The accident happened at 11:50 a.m., and the left lane was opened in less than an hour.
A 4-year-old boy was seriously injured Sunday after being run over by a car while riding his bicycle.
An 8-year-old girl died Tuesday evening when a minivan collided with a semi-truck on Route 53.
Multiple people were injured in a crash involving a tanker truck Thursday morning on Interstate 394 near south suburban Crete.
At least 20 vehicles were involved in a crash that shut down northbound I-57 near Peotone between Manhattan-Monee Road and Wilmington-Peotone Road, officials said.
One person was killed and three others were hurt in a head-on crash involving a Pace bus Wednesday morning in southwest suburban Romeoville, police said.
Three separate crashes involving seven vehicles on a one-mile stretch of I-55 closed northbound lanes of the expressway for about two-and-a-half hours during the morning rush Monday near southwest suburban Channahon.
All lanes of Interstate 80 near LaGrange Road were shut down to traffic Saturday morning after a semi-truck tipped over, police said.
