Two Hospitalized In Plainfield Car Accident on Route 126
Automobile Accidents - February 13, 2025
Investigation Underway After Multi-Vehicle Car Accident in Plainfield Injured Two People on Route 126
PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2025) – Two people were injured in a Plainfield car accident by the intersection of Route 126 and Golden Lane.
Will County officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:39 a.m. on Tuesday. A commercial vehicle and several other cars were involved in a collision for undetermined reasons.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. At least two people were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
The extent of their injuries remains unknown at this time. A full investigation into the Plainfield car accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Plainfield Car Accidents
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “Between 1913 and 2022 motor-vehicle deaths per 10,000 registered vehicles decreased 95%, from 33 to 1.50, respectively. In 1913, only 1.3 million vehicles were registered, and 4,200 people died on the road. In 2022, 283 million vehicles were registered, and 46,027 people died on the road.” There are a number of common causes of car accidents.
- Car accidents are much more likely when drivers are speeding.
- Nearly 1/3 of all fatal accidents involve a driver who is intoxicated.
- Car accidents are much more likely to occur at intersections, especially when drivers are making turns.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Many collections involved drivers who were making dangerous turns in the roadway. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-902), any person intending to turn left must first yield the right of way to any vehicle traveling from the opposite direction that is close enough so as to pose a hazard. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
It could be hard to know where to begin after any car accident. Accident victims often need to take extensive periods of time away from work. They may also be burdened by high medical bills. Any person that is injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Investigating Will County Car Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Plainfield car accident. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Plainfield car accident? Our team of car accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to our office anytime at (312) 564-4256.
