SON OF MAN KILLED 2018 FEDEX TRUCK CRASH HOPES CASE WILL IMPROVE TRUCKING SAFETY PROCEDURES
After the verdict was awarded, one of Mr. Cargal’s sons said he hopes the jury’s decision puts a focus on safety on the roads.
Illinois is the 5th most populous state and 25th largest state in terms of land area. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base and is a major transportation hub. The Port of Chicago connects the state to other global ports from the Great Lakes, via the Saint Lawrence Seaway, to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River, via the Illinois River. For decades, O'Hare International Airport has been ranked as one of the world's busiest airports. Illinois has long had a reputation as a bellwether both in social and cultural terms and politics.
Illinois is at the heart of the country’s interstate highway system. This vast system consists of coast-to-coast interstates I-80 and I-90, along with I-70 that extends from the east coast to Utah. These major corridors are joined by multiple north – south corridors including I-39, I-55, and I-57 and additional east – west corridors such as I-24, I-64, and I-74.
In all, there are 2,185 interstate miles that serve the state, making Illinois the third ranking state in the U.S. There are a total of 15,969 miles of state highways and 7,847 bridges making the interstate route accessible across the entire state. More than 7,200 trucking establishments within Illinois take advantage of this extensive network of highways. Illinois is also home to seven of the 150 nationally designated scenic byways.
The Illinois Department of Transportation provides a high-quality site with road conditions, maps, videos, and traffic cameras.
Because of its nearly 400 miles length and mid-continental placement, Illinois has a widely varying climate. Most of Illinois has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cool to cold winters. The southernmost part of the state, from about Carbondale southward, and the eastern suburbs of St. Louis, border on a humid subtropical climate with more moderate winters. Average yearly precipitation for Illinois varies from just 48 inches at the southern tip to 35 inches in the northern portion of the state. Normal annual snowfall exceeds 38 inches in Chicago, while the southern portion of the state normally receives less than 14 inches. The highest temperature recorded in Illinois was 117 °F recorded on July 14, 1954, at East St. Louis, while the lowest temperature was -37 °F, recorded on January 15, 2009, at Rochelle.
Illinois averages around 50 days of thunderstorm activity a year which put it somewhat above average for number of thunderstorm days for the United States. Illinois is vulnerable to tornadoes with an average of 35 occurring annually, which puts much of the state at around 5 tornadoes per 10,000 square miles annually.
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After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Illinois, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How can an injured person get help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an Illinois personal injury attorney who understands the legal standards and practices, who knows how insurance policies function, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else, an Illinois wrongful death lawyer can launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Illinois accident attorney can do to help.
After the verdict was awarded, one of Mr. Cargal’s sons said he hopes the jury’s decision puts a focus on safety on the roads.
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The single-vehicle crash was reported about 4:10 a.m., according to Illinois State Police.
Multiple people were injured in a crash involving a tanker truck Thursday morning on Interstate 394 near south suburban Crete.
A head-on collision occurred on Illinois 156 east of Waterloo when a vehicle swerved into the opposite lane and smashed into an oncoming vehicle on Thursday.
Multiple people were injured in a crash in the West Side Humboldt Park neighborhood Wednesday morning.
The multi-vehicle crash happened about 8:10 a.m. at West Division and North Mozart streets, a police News Affairs Officer said.
A man suffered minor injuries after an SUV and a taxi collided downtown late Monday night.
A taxi driver was southbound on Michigan Avenue about 11 p.m. when his car collided with a 2004 Ford Escape going east on Monroe Street, a police News Affairs Officer said.
Two police officers were taken to a hospital early Saturday after their SUV slid on ice and slammed into a tree on the South Side.
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.
A semi truck slammed into a home in Cahokia Wednesday morning. Authorities say the driver of the truck was traveling in the area of Rte. 3 and E. 5th St. around 8:15 a.m. when he lost control and crashed into the house.
Interstate 55 southbound near Route 47 is closed between the Gardner and Dwight exits.
The Illinois State Police stated that there are multiple crashes along this stretch. One of the crashes involved extrication from a six-vehicle pileup.
Heavy snow is reported in the area.
Two Chicago police officers were injured after a car slammed into their SUV in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Police said the driver of the car ran a red light and crashed into their squad car around midnight at Kedzie and Warren.
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.
One person was killed and at least one injured in a two-vehicle crash in far north suburban Antioch this morning, authorities said.