What should I do after a snow plow injury in Chicago?

Personal Injury - February 26, 2025

The losses sustained in an accident with a snow plow are often substantial. These powerful vehicles can damage or destroy property and seriously injure the people involved. You can take important steps toward justice at the accident scene and then connect with the Chicago personal injury attorneys at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. We will take your case through the legal process and work to bring your fight to a favorable conclusion.

What steps should you take after sustaining a snow plow injury?

If you are too injured to move safely following your snow-plow accident, wait for emergency care to arrive. If it is possible to move without hurting yourself further, take steps to start building your potential accident claim:

  • Get contact information from the snow-plow operator and other workers and any others involved in the accident.
  • Take pictures of the accident scene, noting the position of the snow plow, street and weather conditions, traffic or security cameras, and any other relevant details.
  • Document contact information from witnesses and ask them to text or email you their statements about what happened.
  • Take photos of the snow plow’s identifying information, including the license plate, vehicle number, or other important details.

Get medical attention

You must see a doctor after your accident. Do not assume you have escaped injury or dismiss aches and pains as “minor.” The effects of some serious injuries can take time to show, and failure to get care can put your health at risk.

It can also put your potential case at risk, leaving the at-fault party an opening to blame your worsened condition on your choice to delay care or to claim your injuries could not be as debilitating as you say if you did not feel the need to get prompt medical attention.

Snow-plowing injuries can be serious

Snow plows are massive vehicles used when weather and road conditions are already unsafe for drivers and pedestrians. Their size, weight, and attached equipment, combined with slippery roads, strong winds, and low visibility, make them capable of causing devastating injuries. Common snow plow injuries include:

When should you reach out to an attorney?

Once you have secured your medical well-being, connect with Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates. We will review your case for free. If you are eligible to file for compensation, our Chicago personal injury attorneys will work to get you the maximum.

Your attorney will investigate the accident to identify the negligent party and collect evidence to support your claim for damages. Your claim could be against the City of Chicago if a city-owned snow plow hit you. If the accident involved a state-owned plow, you would likely need to file with the Court of Claims, and if a private company owned the plow, your claim could be against that company.

No matter your specific circumstances, our team will determine the cause of the truck accident and the negligent party, value your losses carefully, and fight to get you full financial justice.

How do I get justice after a snow plow accident?

You have options after sustaining a snow plow injury. Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates is here to help you discover them. Fight for the compensation you deserve for your snow plow injuries and other accident-related costs.

Call us at (800) 985-1819 or contact us online. We will review your case and help you find the best path forward. You deserve compensation, and we will fight to get it for you.