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Man charged with reckless homicide in crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids

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JOLIET — A northern Illinois man has been charged with felony reckless homicide in a crash that left a pregnant woman and her three young sons dead.The Will County State’s Attorney’s office and the county sheriff’s office announced the charges Tuesday afternoon against 25-year-old Sean Woulfe of Beecher. Officials say Woulfe is in custody.Authorities say Woulfe was driving more than 20 mph over the posted 55 mph speed limit and failed to stop at a stop sign. Officials say his pickup

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Family members may sue at fault driver for wrongful death. Most likely in situation like this not much insurance to cover damages. Mother’s insurance may have some coverage for underinsured claim. Sad situation all around.

Motor Vehicle Collision Tips

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When you are injured in a motor vehicle collision make sure that you follow these steps to improve the value of your case.

Make sure that you contact law enforcement and complete a traffic report. This will capture most, if not all, of the important information such as location, date, time, names, addresses, insurance companies, and the cause of the crash.

Make sure that you go to the hospital or emergency room for immediate medical treatment. Insurance companies will attack your lack of medical treatment if you do not go for treatment as soon as possible after the accident.

Make sure that you follow up with your medical doctor as quickly as possible. Delays will damage your case.

Make sure to tell medical personnel the body parts injured and how the injury occurred. This will prevent the insurance company from denying that the collision caused all your injuries.

Do not give a statement to the insurance company unless you have consulted with an injury attorney. Any statements may be used against you in your future case.

Questions about your injuries? Feel free to contact Illinois injury attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

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El Paso man, 80, dies in crash in Normal | Local News | pantagraph.com

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NORMAL — An 80-year-old El Paso man was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a pickup truck, a minivan and a semitrailer truck at the intersection of Veterans Parkway

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Family members of a deceased motor vehicle accident victim may file a wrongful death lawsuit against negligent drivers, and seek monetary damages.

Son of elderly woman fatally hit by delivery truck sues Amazon

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A man is suing Amazon after his 84-year-old mother was fatally struck by a delivery truck two weeks ago in Side Little Village.

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All parties involved are sued by the victim’s family. This included the driver, the owner of the truck, and Amazon whose products were being delivered. The injured party must prove negligence on the part of each party in order to collect from them.

Five teens seriously injured in crash in Morgan County – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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Source: Five teens seriously injured in crash in Morgan County – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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Passengers in the vehicle of a driver who is negligent while driving may sue the driver for any damages incurred as a result.