Francisco Padilla-Gutierrez Killed in Kennedy Expressway Accident in Chicago, IL. Justice Available?

Can Family Find Justice? Francisco Padilla-Gutierrez Chicago Accident.

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Construction Worker Francisco Padilla-Gutierrez Killed in a Hit-and-Run on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago, IL. (WGNTV.com)

Chicago, IL NEWS – A vehicle accident at a highway construction site Monday night, November 4, 2024, left one construction worker dead.

As reported by ABC7Chicago.com, “[t]he crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the outbound lanes of the Kennedy Expressway at Kinzie Street. ”

According to the report, “Police said [the construction worker] was on a lift, painting the walls in the tunnel, when a tractor trailer hit the lift and kept going. Two other vehicles then crashed.”

WGNtv.com is reporting, “[t]he worker was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. The medical examiner has identified the victim as 54-year-old Javier Padilla-Gutierrez.”

The investigation is ongoing with State Police.

Potential Legal Claims for the Family of Francisco Padilla-Gutierrez?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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As the details of this accident continue to develop, and depending on a finding of fault, the family of Francisco Padilla-Gutierrez may elect to file civil claims seeking substantial compensation for their loss. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims, and the legal team at the firm suggests that the family of Francisco Padilla-Gutierrez should retain a law firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before this evidence is damaged or destroyed.

In addition to a potential claim against the at fault driver, under Workers’ Compensation laws our legal team suggests that the family of Francisco Padilla-Gutierrez will likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the family should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

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