Truck accidents in and around Chicago, IL, often leave victims with mounting expenses, including medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost income, and the pain and suffering of recovery. Taking time off work to heal can add even more stress to an already overwhelming situation.
Crashes with large commercial vehicles account for nearly 4% of all of Illinois crashes annually, 8% of fatal crashes and 3% of injury crashes. Although that might seem low, a truck crash can have devastating consequences.
And when your insurance claim is going against a large trucking company, you can expect hurdles on your road to recovery. A strong case built with evidence and the help of an experienced Chicago trucking accident attorney can give you the best chance at compensation.
Here’s what our team of truck accident attorneys will do:
Truck accident claims rely on thorough investigation and solid evidence. At Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., we’ll collect crucial evidence, determine who is at fault, and pursue all liable parties. Truck accidents are often complicated, as liability may involve the driver, their employer, or other entities.
As an at-fault state, Illinois allows you to file claims against negligent drivers, their insurers, or even their employers if applicable. Our team will prove negligence by demonstrating:
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Your truck accident claim’s value will be based on your injuries. Because of their size, trucks cause significant damage, and your injuries will likely be extreme. You could experience neck and back injuries, broken bones, or whiplash.
Our Chicago truck accident lawyers will evaluate all damages caused by your crash, including:
Wrongful death claims could be possible as well if your loved one is killed in the crash.
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Chicago truck accident attorney Jared Staver explains how insurance companies try to avoid paying you compensation for your injuries, and the elements of a tort that your truck accident lawyer will have to prove in order to receive compensation.
Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts, leaving you with less than you deserve. Our dedicated truck accident lawyers will aggressively negotiate on your behalf to hold all liable parties accountable and secure the compensation you’re owed.
Read How to File Successful Truck Accident Claims in Chicago
We don’t settle for lowball offers. If necessary, our Chicago truck accident lawyers will take your case to court to ensure you receive fair compensation.
Contact us today for a free consultation and let us handle the fight while you focus on recovery.
After a truck accident, your priority should be healing, not dealing with insurance companies or large trucking corporations. Our experienced truck accident attorneys will handle all communications, legal filings, and negotiations for you.
We’ll keep you informed and explain your options clearly. While most cases settle without trial, we prepare each case as if it’s going to court to ensure the best possible outcome.
Call Staver Accident Injury Lawyers now for a free consultation and let us fight for you.
If you or a loved one are hurt in a Chicago truck accident, you deserve qualified representation to hold all liable parties responsible. The Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., are located in Downtown Chicago. Our main office is in the Republic Bank Building, next to St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
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Our dedicated Chicago truck accident lawyers fight daily to secure justice for those injured in truck crashes. With extensive experience handling all types of truck accidents, we’ve helped victims recover millions in compensation for catastrophic injuries.
We’ve made thousands of voices heard, and we’re ready to fight for you too.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you have two years from the date of the crash to file your claim. For property damage claims, the deadline is five years.
While this may seem like enough time, evidence and memories can fade quickly. The longer you wait to take action after a truck accident, the harder it becomes to recover the compensation you deserve.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandates that trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds carry at least $750,000 in insurance coverage. If the truck transports hazardous materials, this requirement increases to $5 million.
Because trucks often have significantly higher insurance limits than passenger vehicles, settlements tend to be larger. However, this also means trucking companies and carriers may be more reluctant to settle, as they have more at stake in avoiding compensation payouts.
Under Illinois personal injury laws, you can seek compensation when someone’s negligent behavior hurts you. You can seek monetary and non-monetary damages after a truck accident. Calculating your truck accident claim’s value takes careful consideration.
Your monetary damages can be found relatively easily. You can prove these losses with the right documentation. They can include:
Non-monetary damages are more challenging to calculate. These conceptual losses can include:
When someone has been especially negligent, punitive damages may apply. These are typically ordered in extreme situations, like if the driver was reckless or driving drunk.
In personal injury law, someone is negligent when they fail to behave in a way that a reasonable person would have in the same situation. Either they behaved recklessly, or they failed to act, and someone was hurt because of that.
To win your truck accident claim, you’ll need to prove the defendant was negligent by showing:
People agree to drive safely whenever they get behind the wheel. If the defendant chooses to drive unsafely, they are breaching that duty. You’ll need to prove they should have known that their breach of duty could have catastrophic effects, and that their actions led to your semi-truck accident.
After a truck accident, it’s essential to keep a detailed record of everything related to the crash. Key evidence includes:
Many trucks are equipped with black boxes and Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that record vital information such as service hours. These can be crucial in supporting your claim. Our attorneys can help you obtain this data to strengthen your case.
In a civil lawsuit, the burden of proof requires showing that the other party is more likely than not responsible for your injuries. Photos, eyewitness testimony, and other forms of evidence can be used to demonstrate fault.
Contact Staver Accident Injury Lawyers today to start gathering the evidence you need for your truck accident claim.
It all starts with a free consultation.
After a truck accident, your first priority should be seeking medical attention, even if you don’t feel injured right away, as some injuries may not be immediately apparent.
Document the scene by taking photos, gathering witness contact information, and filing a police report to preserve crucial evidence.
Finally, contact an experienced truck accident lawyer in Chicago to protect your rights and navigate the complex claims process effectively.
While you can handle a case independently, truck accident cases are often complex, involving multiple parties and insurance companies. An experienced truck accident attorney can help maximize your compensation and handle negotiations on your behalf.
Liability in a truck accident can involve multiple parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, the truck manufacturer, or even the company responsible for loading the truck. An experienced truck accident lawyer in Chicago can review the details of the crash to help determine who is at fault.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) states that most truck crashes occur on urban roadways and highways. Interstate routes, including the Kennedy Expressway (I-190) and Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), are the most dangerous for truckers.
We have helped clients win money after a truck vs. car accidents that involved many different types of trucks, including postal trucks, delivery trucks like Amazon and FedEx, big rigs/18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, milk trucks, produce trucks, work vehicles, garbage trucks, and more.
Many truck accident cases are settled out of court, but if a fair settlement cannot be reached, your case may go to trial. Your truck accident lawyer will guide you through the process and represent you in court if necessary.
We cover the whole of the Chicagoland area from the Near North Side to Oak Park and beyond.
Some of the towns and neighborhoods that our truck accident lawyers serve from our downtown Chicago office are:
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