A hit-and-run accident can, understandably, have severe physical consequences to the victims involved. A recent car accident involving pedestrians in Illinois has left three people critically injured and police looking for the driver responsible. The victims, an elderly couple and their son, were all visiting family in the Chicago area for the holidays.
Serious injuries result from Illinois car accident
Traffic laws are in place to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. It is often assumed that licensed drivers operate their vehicles in accordance with these laws. In some cases, however, police reports tell a different story. A recent car accident in Illinois remains under investigation, but initial reports indicate it may have been caused by one driver's negligence.
Auto accident kills boy, injures 4 in Illinois
Losing a loved one in a car accident is traumatic, but amid the grief, it can also cause outrage. This is particularly true if the person who reportedly caused the accident was disobeying a rule of the road and driving carelessly. It is within the rights of the surviving family members of the deceased victim to seek financial damages in such a situation, which can give them a sense of closure in such a heartbreaking auto accident.
Drunk driving accident claims life of Illinois pedestrian
Two Illinois men recently made life altering decisions. One man made the decision to walk south along Route 157. The other man decided to drive after he had been drinking. The result of these two decisions was a drunk driving accident that claimed the life of the pedestrian.
