Springfield Attorney for Accidents on Dangerous Highways

Lawyers for Injuries on I-55, I-57, and Hazardous Roads in Sangamon County, Champaign County, and McLean County

There are many different types of roads and highways in central Illinois, ranging from small, local roads to busy interstate freeways with high-speed traffic. Some of these roads are more dangerous than others, and even those who follow traffic laws and drive as safely as possible can become involved in car accidents. In particular, Interstate 55 and Interstate 57 are two of the most dangerous highways in Illinois, and these freeways see dozens of fatal accidents each year. Drivers who suffer injuries in a collision will want to work with an attorney who can help determine who was responsible for an accident and how to receive payment for the costs related to an injury.

At Kanoski Bresney, we have been providing legal help to injury victims for over 40 years, and we have recovered more than $400 million for our clients. If you have been involved in an accident on one of the roads or highways in Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Decatur, Champaign, or the surrounding areas, we can investigate the crash, establish liability, and help you receive the compensation you deserve. We work to provide respect, response, and results to our clients, and we will fight for you both inside and outside the courtroom.

What Makes Highways in Central Illinois Dangerous?

The wide-open spaces of central Illinois can give drivers a false sense of security, and even though people may be able to see other vehicles for miles around them, they may be unprepared for the dangers they may encounter. Because traffic often travels at high speeds in rural areas, a small error by a driver can have deadly consequences for others on the road. Construction zones can also make these roads more hazardous, especially when drivers do not follow reduced speed limits or take additional steps to drive safely in work areas. Weather conditions, such as strong winds or snow and ice in the winter, are another common source of risk.

Distracted driving is the cause of many car accidents in the area, and it often occurs because traveling on long, straight roads can lead a person's attention to wander. When driving at high speeds, a driver who takes their eyes off the road is essentially "driving blind" for significant distances, and this can lead them to collide with other vehicles. Drunk driving, speeding, aggressive driving, and other violations of traffic laws can also increase the risks of car accidents, including head-on collisions.

I-55, I-57, and other interstate freeways are major shipping routes, and they see a great deal of traffic by semi-trailer trucks. Because of this, truck accidents occur frequently, and they are often the result of driver fatigue due to truckers trying to stay on the road for longer than is safe. Because tractor-trailer trucks are so much larger than other vehicles, people in standard cars and trucks are likely to suffer serious injuries in a collision. In some cases, jack-knifed trucks can lead to pileups involving multiple vehicles.

State highways and local roads, such as IL-125 or IL-48, can also present risks to drivers. Speed limits can change unexpectedly when traveling through small towns, and this can lead to rear-end collisions when a driver slows down suddenly. At certain times of the year, visibility can be limited when driving near farms with tall crops, and this can lead to accidents when navigating open intersections or sharing the road with farm equipment.

Contact a Peoria County Car Accident Attorney

Even though the roads in central Illinois can be dangerous, you deserve to be repaid for injuries you have suffered when an accident is caused by someone else. Kanoski Bresney can help you pursue an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, and we will fight to make sure you have the financial resources you need to make a full recovery. Contact us today by calling 888-826-8682 or 888-U-COUNT-2 to arrange your free consultation. We assist with car accident cases in Springfield, Rushville, Champaign, Peoria, Quincy, Pekin, Decatur, Bloomington, Sangamon County, McLean County, McDonough County, Peoria County, Macon County, Schuyler County, Champaign County, Tazewell County, and other cities and counties throughout Illinois.