Chicago, IL (May 18, 2024) – A wrong-way collision on the South Side of the city early on Saturday morning left four individuals injured, two of them seriously, according to Chicago police. Per the latest reports from officers, the accident occurred just after midnight in the 6900 block of South Shore Drive in the South Shore area.
Authorities claimed that two drivers were involved in an apparent wrong-way collision in the area. The drivers were transported in serious condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Two passengers riding in one of the vehicles were transported to Trinity Hospital but were listed in stable condition. CPD’s Major Accident Unit is conducting an investigation; no other injuries were reported.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their loved ones. We hope for their full recovery at this time.
Motor Vehicle Collisions in Chicagoland
Every day, thousands of vehicle collisions occur on the highways of the United States, including the expressways and thoroughfares of Chicago. Many of these collisions are minor fender-benders, causing only minor damage and injuries. However, far too many collisions result in fatalities or serious injuries as a result of another driver’s carelessness.
Thankfully, you are entitled to seek restitution and monetary compensation for injuries sustained in a car accident resulting from another driver’s negligent or unlawful conduct. For these reasons and more, accident victims involved in a vehicle crash in Illinois should promptly consult legal representation after a collision.
After an accident, the Romaker Law Firm’s team of knowledgeable, empathetic personal injury attorneys in the Chicago area is available to address any questions that may arise. If you have suffered injuries or lost a loved one as a result of another driver’s negligence in a preventable car accident, do not hesitate to pursue the justice you are entitled to.
Contact the auto accident attorneys at the Romaker Law Firm in the Chicago area for a free consultation today. For over two decades, we have assisted Illinois state citizens and Chicago residents in obtaining the just compensation they require to cover their losses following a collision.
Contact our car accident lawyers in Chicago at 312-377-7000 to learn how to move forward after an auto accident that’s occurred through no fault of your own. You and your family deserve justice after a crash has left you with injuries and other serious damages.
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