Personal Injury Law Blog

A rollover car crash on Interstate 57 in Chicago claimed two lives in early February 2025, according to local news reports. The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Interstate 57 near 147th Street. At least two lanes of traffic were closed while emergency responders worked and Illinois State Police investigated the crash. 

Two people, a 23-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at the scene. The Illinois State Police have not yet released the results of their investigation. 

Accidents and Injuries in Chicago-Area Car Accidents

As of February 5, 2025, the Illinois Department of Transportation had recorded 56 fatal car accidents in the state, causing a total of 61 deaths. Twenty-two of those deaths occurred in Cook County.

Of these 56 crashes and 61 deaths, 10 occurred on interstate highways such as I-57. City streets were the most common site of fatal car accidents, accounting for 24 deaths between January 1 and February 5, 2025. Crashes on state and US routes accounted for 14 deaths, while accidents on county and township roads accounted for 11 deaths. 

Pedestrians still face an elevated risk of death or serious injury on Illinois roads. As of February 5, 2025, 13 pedestrians have lost their lives on the state’s roadways. 

These deaths are tragic and were likely preventable. Yet early crash statistics show some hope. Between January 1 and February 5, 2024, Illinois recorded 90 traffic crash deaths. 2025’s number of 61 deaths between these dates represents a decrease of 29 deaths from the prior year. Continuing these trends will require both the state and individual drivers to commit to road safety. 

What To Do If You’re Injured or Lose a Loved One in a Collision

After any crash, safety is the top priority. Move vehicles out of the way of traffic, if possible. Contact emergency services by calling 911 or a posted local emergency number. Try not to move a critically injured person. 

If you can, take photos or video or talk to witnesses at the scene. Providing the facts of the crash to a police officer can also help create a record, which you may rely on later to make a compensation case. 

Get medical attention as soon as possible. Serious injuries require emergency medical intervention. If you didn’t visit the emergency room right after the crash, see a doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor can document your injuries, prescribe appropriate treatment, and create records that can also bolster your injury case.

Can You Get Help For Your Chicago Car Accident Injuries

After a crash, you may struggle to recover from serious injuries. You may file a claim with your insurance company, only to find that adjusters delay or deny your claim. Fighting back can feel impossible. 

In this situation, talk to an experienced Chicago accident attorney. Your attorney can handle insurance company communications so you can focus on healing. Your lawyer can also help you fight for common types of compensation, including:

• Coverage of past and future medical bills. 
• Compensation for lost wages while you heal, and for wages you’ll lose if your injuries prevent you from working again.
• Coverage to repair or replace damaged property, like a totaled vehicle.
• Compensation for pain and suffering, disfigurement, and similar losses you may experience. 

Unfortunate Deaths from Chicago Car Accidents

As the statistics show, many Illinois car accidents claim lives. If you’ve lost a loved one in a crash, talk to a dedicated Chicago car accident wrongful death lawyer today.

“Wrongful death” is a type of claim that allows families to recover compensation when someone else’s negligence claims a loved one’s life. A wrongful death claim can seek compensation like:

• Coverage of a loved one’s final medical bills,
• Compensation for wages the loved one would have brought into the household if they had lived,
• Funeral and burial expenses, 
• Compensation for a loved one’s final pain and suffering, if any,
• Compensation for family members’ suffering due to the loss of their loved one’s care and companionship. 

Whether you were injured, a loved one suffered serious injuries, or a loved one passed away, it’s important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. An experienced lawyer can answer your questions, provide an overview of the legal process, and help you make informed decisions to protect your legal rights.

To learn more, contact the dedicated Chicago car accident lawyers at Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg today. Use our online contact form or call our office to schedule a free, confidential consultation.