Construction Worker Injured in Long Grove Car Accident on Old McHenry Road

Truck Accident - January 31, 2026

Investigation Underway After Construction Worker Was Injured in Collision With Ford F350 Truck on Old McHenry Road in Long Grove

LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2026) – A construction worker was injured in a Long Grove car accident with a truck on Old McHenry Road.

Lake County officials are saying that the accident took place at approximately 9:15 PM on Thursday. A construction worker was standing on the bed of a roadway construction truck when that vehicle was hit by a Ford F350 pickup truck.

The force of the impact caused the construction worker to be thrown to the ground. Paramedics were recalled to the scene of the accident to help the worker.

He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. A full investigation into the Long Grove car accident remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Lake County Car Accidents

All drivers in Illinois have a legal obligation to operate their vehicles with the care necessary to avoid collisions. According to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-601, “No vehicle may be driven upon any highway of this State at a speed which is greater than is reasonable and proper with regard to traffic conditions and the use of the highway, or endangers the safety of any person or property.” Drivers must be particularly cautious from passing through construction zones. There are a number of ways that a driver may have acted negligently in any car accident.

• A driver may have been distracted and looking at their cell phone.
• A driver may have been under the influence of prescription medications.
• A driver may have allowed their vehicle to drift on the shoulder of the road.

When a worker is injured in Illinois, they will typically have recourse through the workers’ compensation system. This is a no-fault insurance scheme designed to help injured workers. Workers may also be able to pursue damages through a third-party liability claim. A third-party liability claim may be possible if an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributed to an accident. This could include other drivers that are separate from a worker’s employer.

Steps to Take After Illinois Car Accidents

Motor vehicle collisions remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death for workers in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Of the 2,523 workers fatally injured in traffic-related motor vehicle crashes, 93% were male. The injury rate for male workers was 11 times that for female workers (1.2 compared with 0.1 per 100,000 workers).” It is important that certain actions are taken after any workers are injured in a car accident.

• Victims should seek a thorough medical evaluation.
• Victims should let their doctors know that they were injured on the job.
• Victims should see if they qualify for workers’ compensation.
• Victims should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Car accidents are routinely one of the most difficult and traumatic experiences. The most people will ever go through. Many victims are left with long-term injuries that impair their ability to work or even perform daily tasks. To make matters worse, drivers and their insurance providers will virtually never accept responsibility if they cause an accident. Any person injured in a car accident may be able to pursue damages through a personal injury claim.

Investigating Lake County Car Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extended best wishes to the construction worker injured in this Long Grove car accident. It is our sincere hope that the victim will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Lake County car accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys is here to help you. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial support that they need to move forward with their lives. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.