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Facts about Accidents in Chicago

 
 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Blood Alcohol Concentration is a major cause of fatal crashes
The BAC is measured as a percentage by weight of alcohol in the blood (grams/deciliter). A positive BAC level (0.01 g/dl and higher) indicates that alcohol was consumed by the person tested. A BAC level of 0.10 g/dl or more indicates that the person was intoxicated.

 

Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Chicago. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.

 
State Accident Statistics    
 
 
Accident Fatalities in Illinois
INTERSTATE 93
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL 81
MINOR,ARTERIAL 121
MAJOR,COLLECTOR 123
LOCAL 122

Source: US Department of Transportation
 

Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Chicago Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.

Our Chicago Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Chicago Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.

 
Chicago Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Illinois woman receives $11.5 million for injury sustained in car crash (6/12/2002)
Salonica Prado, age 17, sustained permanent brain damage when the car in which she was a passenger, that was being chased by Evanston, Illinois police officers in an unmarked car, crashed into a commercial building.
 

The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers

Contact our Chicago Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.


 
Accident Audio & Video    
 
  Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001

A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times.
Source: National Public Radio


The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.

 
 
Chicago Accident Links    
 
 

Hodgkins, Illinois Grade Crossing Accident
Grade Crossing Accident Hodgkins, Illinois 2.August.1988. Packer Engineering of Naperville, IL was hired by The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railwy
NTSB Abstract HAR-96/02
Abstract of Collison of Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad ... From its investigation of this accident, the Safety Board identified the fo

 


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News about Accidents in Chicago and nationwide:

Man Sentenced For Illegal Transportation Of Aliens In Connection With Fatal Accident
DES MOINES - On January 20, 2006, Carlos Alberto Vasquez-Vasquez, 25, of Mexico, was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment for the transportation of ...
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Risked The Life Of A State Employee
Just after noon on Thursday (August 12), Washington State Department of Transportation  Maintenance Technician 2 Guy Copeland was busy mowing ...
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How to React to a Car Accident
At some point in your life, you will probably be involved in a car accident. It may simply be a bump in the parking lot, or you could end up in a m...
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More Accident Injury News >

 
 

Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Impaired Driving

Definition:
Can be alcohol or any oher substance that changes judgement while driving. Impaired driving will affect one in three Americans during their lifetimes (NHTSA 2001a).

Aggressive Drivers (road rage)

Definition:
Can be describes as: aggressive tailgating,Lights flashed at them because the other motorist was annoyed, aggressive or rude gestures,deliberate obstruction -- preventing them from moving their vehicle,verbal abuse,physical assault and other actions.

Frequent or unsafe lane changes

Definition:
In driver test books there are laws that state what type of passing may be done acording to the yellow lines paited in the road or highway. There are some laws that regulate the distance that a lane change can be made related to an intersection.

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Accident Resources

 



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Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Accidents:

  • Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Severed Limb

More Accident Topics >

Chicago Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Arlington Heights
  • Aurora
  • Bartlett
  • Berwyn
  • Bolingbrook
  • Buffalo Grove
  • Carol Stream
  • Chicago
  • Chicago Heights
  • Cicero
  • Des Plaines
  • Elgin
  • Glenview
  • Granite City
  • Harvey
  • Joliet
  • Lockport
  • Lombard
  • Mchenry
  • Moline
  • Mount Prospect
  • Normal
  • Oak Lawn
  • Palatine
  • Plainfield
  • Tinley Park
  • Waukegan
  • Wheaton


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