One person has been killed and two others have been injured in a wrong-way Route 126 crash in southwest suburban Plainfield, IL. “Heavy Extrication” Needed in Route 126 Crash The fatal Route 126 crash reportedly occurred at 9:08 p.m. on February 13, 2020. According to a preliminary investigation by the Plainfield Police Department, a 37-year-old>> Read More

As Chicago prepares to face heavy snowfall and its first subzero temperatures in almost a year, GWC Injury Lawyers LLC would like to share some important winter driving tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe this season. Is Winter Driving Dangerous? Winter weather conditions, such as accumulated snow, storms, ice, sleet, and>> Read More

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the victim of a fatal Tesla crash had reported multiple problems with the vehicle’s Autopilot driver-assistance system prior to the incident. Veered into “Gore Area” Before Fatal Tesla Crash On March 23, 2018, Walter Huang, a 38-year-old Apple software engineer, was traveling at approximately 70 miles per hour>> Read More

A female pedestrian from Zion has been killed in a Waukegan hit-and-run accident, as area police continue to search for the driver responsible. Driver at Large in Waukegan Hit-and-Run Accident On January 29, 2019, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers from the Waukegan Police Department responded to the area of Sheridan Road and Greenwood Avenue, where>> Read More

A driver who was allegedly high on marijuana was involved in a head-on car accident in Lisle, IL, in what might be the first marijuana-related DUI case in Illinois since the state legalized recreational cannabis. DUI, Unlawful Possession, Improper Lane Usage On January 20, 2020, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Cole T. Dixon, a 20-year-old Wheaton>> Read More

A New York Times report found that ignition interlocks, which are installed in vehicles to prevent drunk driving, may also be linked to a number of crashes. Ignition Interlocks and Distracted Driving Ignition interlocks are essentially miniature breathalyzers that are about the size of a cellphone. When an ignition interlock is wired into a vehicle’s>> Read More

Americans are preparing to celebrate another holiday season as the year draws to a close. While the holidays can be a great opportunity to gather with family and friends, they may not be the safest time to be traveling, with the National Safety Council estimating that there could be as many as 278 holiday traffic>> Read More

At least seven people have been injured in an early morning multi-bus accident on Chicago’s Far South Side. Multi-Bus Accident Sends Seven to Hospitals On December 16, 2019, at approximately 7:10 a.m., a school bus carrying fifteen high school students was traveling in the 11800 block of South Avenue O when it slammed into the rear>> Read More

Three people have been killed in a head-on crash in the area of Green Bay Road and Blanchard Road in north suburban Beach Park, IL. Driver Veered Into Oncoming Traffic On December 14, 2019, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the 24-year-old Waukegan male driver of a 2008 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on Green Bay Road,>> Read More

An Orland Park hit-and-run accident has left one teacher dead and another seriously injured following a parish Christmas party. Police Hunting Driver in Orland Park Hit-and-Run Accident On December 4, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., police responded to multiple calls about a hit-and-run-accident involving pedestrians outside of the Square Celt Ale House & Grill at>> Read More

Several children have been injured in a Justice school bus accident while they were on their way to a program at a Bridgeview school. Justice School Bus Accident Sends Three to Hospital The Justice school bus accident took place at approximately 6:00 a.m. on December 4, 2019. At that time, a school bus was traveling>> Read More

An Aurora rollover crash has left one woman dead and two other people seriously injured, according to a news release from the Aurora Police Department. Three Victims in Aurora Rollover Crash On November 23, 2019, just before 3:00 a.m., Aurora Police reported to the scene of a rollover crash in the 600 block of North>> Read More