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Trucker’s Actions Causes Two Crashes In Construction Zone on I-64 Near Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Category: Truck Driver Negligence

Trucker’s Actions Causes Two Crashes In Construction Zone on I-64 Near Mt. Vernon, Illinois


Truck Driver's Neglect Launches Concrete Barrier Into Innocent Driver's Lane of Travel Two crashes occurred in close proximity on I-64 north of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on February 24, 2025, after a semi-truck driver lost control, causing a dangerous chain reaction. According to the Illinois State Police, at around 9:18 p.m., a semi-truck with a trailer s …

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High Speed Chase Leads to Fatal Crash in Murphysboro, Illinois

Category: Car Accidents

High Speed Chase Leads to Fatal Crash in Murphysboro, Illinois


High Speed Chase Leads to Fatal Crash in Murphysboro, Illinois A driver’s refusal to stop for police led to a fatal crash in Murphysboro, Illinois the morning of February 4, 2025, leaving one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries, according to the Illinois State Police. At approximately 1:30 a.m., a Murphysboro Illinois Police Depart …

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What to Do after Hit-and-Run Accidents: 6 Tips (Pt. 3)


End our blog series, below, a few more interesting and important facts about hit-and-runs will be revealed. After Hit-and-Runs: More Steps to Take… 5 – File an accident claim with the insurance company. When you are ready for experienced help pursuing financial compensation after hit-and-runs, contact us. Our lawyers are ready to help you. If the …

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What to Do after Hit-and-Run Accidents: 6 Tips (Pt. 2)


Picking up from where we left off in Part 1 of this blog series, here, we’ll point out some more essential things to do if you are ever the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Following these tips can be crucial to tracking down the irresponsible motorist who hit you and/or to protecting your future claim to compensation. After Hit-and-Runs: More Importan …

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What to Do after Hit-and-Run Accidents: 6 Tips (Pt. 1)


Although traffic accidents in the U.S. have been on the decline, hit-and-runs have sharply increased over recent years, jumping up nearly 14 percent since 2011, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). After hit-and-runs, here’s what you can do to try to protect your claims to compensation. Contact us for expe …

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When Negligence or Recklessness Causes Car Accidents…


When negligence plays a role in causing a car accident, injured parties will have a strong personal injury case and should consult with a skilled attorney. Car accidents are among the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the U.S. While some car accidents may be unavoidable, due to, for example, weather conditions or animals in the roadways, in most …

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