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Chicago Expressway Accident Lawyer

Have you been injured in an accident on one of Chicago’s expressways? If someone else was at fault, they should be held accountable to compensate you for the harm caused by their careless or reckless behavior. Contact Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Chicago expressway accident lawyer and let us fight hard for the compensation and justice you deserve.

Legal Representation for Crashes on Major Chicago Highways

If you were injured in an accident on a major Chicago highway, you need a skilled personal injury lawyer who has experience handling cases resulting from crashes that occurred on I-55 Stevenson, I-90 Kennedy, I-90/94 Dan Ryan, or I-290. Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is a leading personal injury law firm with a team of experienced auto accident lawyers dedicated to helping victims of Chicago expressway crashes. The experienced lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. can handle the legal details of your car accident case while you focus on healing. We can:

  • Investigate the accident
  • Gather evidence to build a strong case
  • Identify all parties that contributed to the crash
  • Assess the total value of your personal injury claim
  • Send demand letters to the at-fault parties or their insurers
  • Negotiate for an appropriate settlement
  • File a lawsuit on your behalf to apply pressure to the insurers 
  • Take your case to trial if no settlement can be reached
  • Prepare you to testify at trial, if needed

​​We will support you every step of the way, providing guidance and clear communication throughout the legal process. Our lawyers are compassionate and approachable, and we encourage you to ask questions at any time. We are committed to delivering exceptional service – ensuring you feel comfortable and informed at all times – while preparing every case as if it will go to trial, an approach that helps us achieve the best possible outcome on your behalf.

We have obtained more than $3.5 billion in verdicts and settlements throughout the past 40+ years, including over 400 cases exceeding $1 million. We have achieved the largest jury verdict for compensatory damages ever awarded to one person in Illinois history. When you trust us with your case, you put yourself in capable hands.

Common Causes of Expressway Collisions

Expressway collisions are often caused by the same factors that lead to crashes on other roadways. However, some factors apply to high-speed expressways that may not apply to roads with lower speeds and less congestion. Expressway crashes can be caused by:

  • Crossing multiple lanes to reach an exit
  • Unsafe passing
  • Carless merging
  • Unsafely exiting onto ramps
  • Changing lanes without checking blind spots
  • Driving while fatigued after long hours behind the wheel

Another common event that results in collisions on any type of roadway is aggressive driving, which encompasses speeding, swerving between lanes, tailgating, and road rage.

Motor vehicle operators who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs are particularly hazardous to others on the road. The Illinois Department of Transportation reported that in one recent year, 1,989 accidents were caused by drunk driving in Cook County. Those accidents resulted in 17 fatalities and left 726 people injured.

Distracted driving occurs on all roadways and includes any behavior that takes the driver’s focus, hands, or eyes away from the task of driving. Examples include: 

  • Eating
  • Drinking
  • Grooming
  • Changing the radio
  • Using GPS
  • Texting
  • Talking to passengers
  • Searching for an item inside the car while driving

An I-94 accident attorney in Chicago can advise you about what evidence reveals which, if any, of these factors contributed to the accident that harmed you.

Determining Liability in Multi-Vehicle Pileups

Multi-vehicle pileups often leave injured parties with questions about who could be responsible for causing the crash that injured them. When you hire Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. to represent you in your Chicago expressway accident claim, we can begin investigating the crash immediately. More than one party could be liable for the collision, and our personal injury lawyers can diligently gather evidence to determine who was at fault. 

Potentially liable parties in a multi-vehicle pileup can include drivers who:

  • Crossed multiple lanes of traffic erratically
  • Tailgated
  • Cut off other vehicles in traffic
  • Slowed or stopped to take an exit ramp
  • Swerved in and out of traffic lanes

Other liable parties could include:

  • Manufacturers of any defective motor vehicle components that failed and contributed to the crash
  • Maintenance companies that did not recognize and replace worn parts
  • Employers of drivers who caused a crash while performing their job duties
  • Municipalities that failed to appropriately clear or maintain roadways

If a municipality contributed to your accident, we understand the complexities that your case requires. Sovereign immunity, a legal theory that means the municipality cannot be sued without its consent, applies in some cases. Additionally, the deadlines for providing notice in cases against municipalities are short. We will handle all the details if the city, county, or state is involved in your accident.

Insurance companies may deny liability or refuse to pay claims, making it essential to consult with an experienced car accident attorney immediately if this occurs. 

Damages Recoverable in an Expressway Injury Lawsuit

In a Cook County highway accident lawsuit, you could pursue compensation for all your accident-related injuries and losses, including:

  • Medical expenses, including emergency room visits, hospitalization, doctor’s office visits, physical therapy, medication, and mileage for travel to and from medical providers
  • Lost wages, such as any time you were required to take off work to heal from your injury, or any time you missed because you attended a medical appointment
  • Lost future earning capacity, if your injuries left you with permanent work restrictions that required you to change jobs or careers for one that paid less
  • Property repair or replacement, including costs to repair your damaged vehicle and broken personal property
  • Pain and suffering, including physical pain from the injury, emotional pain that accompanies injuries, anxiety, depression, or PTSD from experiencing the accident
  • Loss of enjoyment of life when your injuries prevent you from engaging in the activities that previously gave your life meaning

Choose Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. for Your Car Accident Claim

Were you hurt in a car accident on an expressway in Chicago? You should not have to pay for the serious injuries you sustained because of someone else’s careless behavior. Here at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., we are prepared to fight hard for the compensation you deserve, and at no upfront or out-of-pocket cost to you. Call us today for your free consultation.