State Rep Zalewski reports bill approved by Illinois House
A bill approved by the Illinois House makes unlawful for a tow truck operator to stop at the the scene of an accident to solict business. It also specifices that a tow truck operator cannot stop at the scene of an accident unless they have to been called to the location.
State Rep. Michael Zalewski believes motorist who have been involved in an accident are vulnerable and fall prey to unscrupulous towing companies.
"Wreck chasing" as it is known by authorities, is the practice of coercing drivers who have just been in an accident, to have their cars towed without knowing the cost of the tow and storage fees. Only to receive exorbitant bills from the tow truck operators.
There are no laws currently that protect drivers from these tow truck operators.
Michael J. Zalewski represents the Southwest side of Chicago, portions of Berwyn, Brookfield, LaGrange, Lyons, Riverside, Stickney and Summit. Mr. Zalewski can be reached in his office in LaGrange.
