According to recent news reports from Chicago Illinois five people have suffered injury following a suspected drunk driving accident that occurred on Thursday July 14 around 1:20 a.m. The alleged drunk driver was driving a van that struck a truck at the three-way intersection of Ogden Ave. Harding Ave. and Cermak Road. A 33-year-old female a 24-year-old female and a 21-year-old male in the truck required hospitalization. A 47-year-old female and a 45-year-old male in the van also required hospitalization. Two of the victims were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition. One victim was taken to Stroger Hospital also in critical condition. The suspected drunk driver has since been cited with DUI and other traffic violations.
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When an injury auto accident occurs that is reported to have been the result of a suspected drunk drivers negligent driving an independent investigation may be pursued to ensure that all liable parties are held accountable for their actions that may have contributed to this wreck. For instance dram shop laws hold negligent bars or restaurants accountable should they have over-served alcohol to a patron and that patron subsequently causes harm to themselves or others. Additionally an alleged drunk driver can be held civilly liable for his or her actions in addition to facing criminal charges. Through the work of a third party investigation the events that may have led up to this unfortunate accident may be further looked into so that all liable parties might be identified and brought to civil justice.
Texas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
