During the early hours of Saturday, a man was killed in an auto accident that occurred on a Chicago toll road. At around 3:30 a.m., a 30-year-old man was operating a vehicle eastbound on Interstate 80/90 near the West Point Toll Plaza when he attempted to pass a semi-truck when he struck another vehicle. All drivers involved in the accident pulled over along the side of the roadway and a fourth vehicle struck the 30-year-old’s vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and the accident is being investigated.
It is not uncommon to read a media report regarding an auto accident. This is due to the large number of traffic accidents that occur each year, often resulting in serious injuries and deaths. Tragically, the vast majority of all auto accidents are preventable and caused by a form of negligence. Reckless driving, vehicle design flaws, dangerous roadways, and mechanical defects are some of the most common examples that lead to an auto accident. If you have been injured in a traffic crash, you may have grounds to file an auto accident case to hold the negligent party responsible and recover compensation for your damages.
At the St. Louis law firm of Meyerkord & Meyekord, LLC, our well-seasoned auto accident attorneys have successfully handled thousands of accident cases. We have more than 100 years of combined legal experience and have recovered more than $350 million in compensation for our clients. Our priority is to support you with compassion while we fight aggressively to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your damages. Our attorneys have received numerous awards for their work and will provide you with the representation required to achieve justice. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a car accident, contact Meyerkord & Kurth today.