Lake County, IL (November 12, 2024) – Lake County officials are investigating after one of eight people injured in a two-vehicle collision over the weekend died, authorities stated on Tuesday.
The crash happened at about 8:10 p.m. Sunday when a GMC Suburban and a Chevy Silverado collided in the 1400 block of Grove Avenue in North Chicago, according to a news release from the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
Two people were critically injured in the crash, and six others were injured. One of the men seriously hurt, Giovanni Robinson, 24, died in the intensive care unit at Advocate Condell Medical Center on Monday, authorities confirmed. Robinson, of North Chicago, died from blunt force injuries sustained in the collision, according to the news release.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. However, police are still investigating the cause of the accident. Witnesses were asked to contact the Ingleside or Morton Grove Police Department if they had more information.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their family members at this time.
Major Auto Accidents in Illinois
Auto accidents result in tens of thousands of injuries nationwide, with an alarming proportion of these incidents occurring across the state of Illinois and in the greater Chicagoland area. However, there may be some legal options available after a victim is hit, injured, or killed by a negligent party, whether that entity is another driver, train conductor, trucking company, or manufacturer.
At Ankin Law, our wrongful death attorneys can assist you in obtaining compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Over several decades, our unwavering wrongful death lawyers have successfully obtained compensation for local clients. As one of Illinois’s largest personal injury law firms, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements.
To assist you in winning your case, our team combines the proficiency, experience, and knowledge of more than eighty personal injury lawyers and support staff. When you work with our lawyers, you will have access to premier medical professionals, collision investigators, and accident reconstructionists on our side, all of whom can assist you in establishing fault and increasing your chances of receiving fair compensation for your loved one’s death. Please contact our personal injury lawyers in Lake County at 844-600-0000 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your legal options at this challenging time.
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