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Accident at Hard Times in Wauconda kills auto worker

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Attorney Tor Hoerman, admitted to the Illinois State Bar Association since 1995 and The Missouri Bar since 2009, specializes nationally in mass tort litigations. Locally, Tor specializes in auto accidents and a wide variety of personal injury incidents occuring in Illinois and Missouri.

The deceased auto worker has not yet been identified publicly

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WAUCONDA, IL – A 37-year-old auto worker died in a workplace accident in southwest Lake County on Tuesday morning.

According to abc 7, the incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. at the Hard Times Car Corral on West Liberty Street in Wauconda. This is around 44 miles northwest of Chicago.

Police say that an auto worker was crushed while working on a car that fell from a five foot lift.

Authorities have not yet identified the victim, no have they determined what caused the lift to fail.

No other workers were hurt in the accident.

A full investigation is underway.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a work-related accident in Lake County caused by unsafe working conditions, you may want to speak with a lawyer. The Chicago personal injury attorneys at TorHoerman Law can help your family pursue just recourse for the tragic loss you’ve experienced. Call us today at (312) 313-2273 or reach us online to request a free case review.

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Attorney Eric Terry, Partner at TorHoerman Law, is a premier advocate for Chicago car accident victims. Heading the firm's personal injury division, Eric specializes in representing clients injured by others' negligence on the road. His commitment and knowledge have assisted numerous individuals in navigating the legal system and securing millions in compensation. If you've been hurt in a Chicago car accident, Eric Terry is the lawyer you can depend on.

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