Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Blog
Illinois car crash attorneys at Abels & Annes have agreed to represent a Chicago man that was injured in a traffic collision in May, 2011. The incident occurred at Clark and Jackson in the Loop.
The plaintiff was sitting at a red light when a pickup truck slammed into the rear his car. The pickup then fled the scene, driving away going westbound on Jackson Street, which is an eastbound one-way street.
After the accident, both our client and witnesses were able to take down the hit and run driver’s license plate number. The Chicago Police Department responded to the scene of the collision and ran the license plate number, identifying the owner.
The next day the plaintiff called the defendant, who surprisingly cooperated, admitted involvement and gave his auto insurance information. It is unclear if he will now face criminal charges for fleeing the scene.
In my experience, a fact pattern like this is uncommon. Typically drivers that flee the accident are uninsured.
The plaintiff sustained neck and back, shoulder, and right elbow injuries in the crash. He was treated at Stroger Hospital after the crash.
In the days following the incident his pain only increased. He is now under the care of a medical doctor in the Chicago area.
The plaintiff’s vehicle sustained heavy damage in the accident and was totaled.
If you have been hurt in an Illinois car accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Abels & Annes for a free case evaluation. Call us at 312-924-7575.