Herminio Rodriguez-Garcia, Juan Aguado-Correa Killed In DeKalb Car Accident on Route 23
Wrongful Death - December 2, 2022
Construction Workers Identified As Herminio Rodriguez-Garcia and Juan Aguado-Correa Died In DeKalb Car Accident On Route 23 Between Genoa and Sycamore —> GoFundMe Created to Help Victims’ Families
DEKALB, ILLINOIS (December 2, 2022) – Two construction workers identified as Herminio Rodriguez-Garcia and Juan Aguado-Correa died in a DeKalb car accident on Route 23.
DeKalb County officials are saying that the accident took place on November 28.
Herminio Rodriguez-Garcia, Juan Aguado-Correa were on their way to work as roofers for Responsive Roofing. A Chevy Silverado crossed the center line and hit a Ford F-250 carrying all of the construction workers.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. Despite life-saving measures, Herminio Rodriguez-Garcia and Juan Aguado-Correa both died as a result of their injuries.
Three other construction workers in the pickup truck were injured and taken to the hospital. Two of them remain in critical condition.
You can help support the families of the two workers that died through GoFundMe. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For DeKalb Car Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death for workers in the United States. According to the Centers For Disease Control, “In 2020, 1,038 U.S. workers driving or riding in a motor vehicle on a public road died in a work-related crash (22% of all work-related deaths). Motor vehicle crashes are the 1st or 2nd leading cause of death in every major industry group.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident.
- Poor road conditions
- Inclement weather
- Speeding
- Driver fatigue
When a worker is injured or killed on the job, they or their family will typically have recourse through a worker’s compensation claim. Worker’s compensation is a no-fault insurance scheme designed to protect workers injured on the job. A worker or their family may also have recourse through a third party liability claim. A third party liability claim may be possible when an entity separate from a worker’s employer causes a collision.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. No person shall drive in the opposite lanes of traffic. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that crosses a center median and collides with another vehicle. Victims of head-on collisions tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
It can be difficult to know where to begin after any collision. But it is important for accident victims to know that they do have rights. The family of any worker that is killed may have legal recourse through a civil claim. However, drivers will often fight hard to deny liability for any accident that they are involved in. This is why it is so important that all evidence is properly preserved after an accident.
Investigating A DeKalb Car Accident
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our deepest condolences to the families of Herminio Rodriguez-Garcia and Juan Aguado-Correa. It is our sincere hope that all of the other workers injured in this crash will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of all who have lost so much.
Do you need more information about a DeKalb car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of worker’s rights advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need more information about any incident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
