Illinois Truck Accident Lawyers and Personal Injury Attorneys

Large truck accidents make up a fairly small percentage of the overall number of motor vehicle accidents each year, but these accidents have a higher likelihood of causing injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 4,200 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks in 2008. The majority of these fatalities (nearly 75%) were occupants of other vehicles involved in the collision. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident with a large truck, it’s essential to hire an experienced personal injury or wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.

Truck Accident Injury Cases

Because of their large size and heavy weight, accidents with semi trucks, eighteen-wheelers and other large commercial trucks can cause serious and often catastrophic injuries

for occupants of passenger vehicles. These injuries can result in exorbitant medical bills and/or long-term care expenses. Recovering the maximum compensation is critically important when injuries are severe.

Unlike car accident cases in which another driver is usually the sole defendant, truck accidents cases often have multiple defendants. Multiple entities may be legally responsible for an accident involving a commercial truck. These entities will typically carry individual insurance policies that apply to the accident. Potential defendants include:

• The truck driver
• The trucking company
• The shipping company
• Employers
• Contractors
• The manufacturer or shipper of the cargo in the truck

Identifying as many potential defendants as possible is a key component of any commercial trucking accident case. A skilled attorney will investigate all avenues of responsibility to seek maximum compensation. The attorneys at Ankin Law Office are experienced in handing all kinds of truck accidents and recovering maximum damages for our clients. It’s important to hire a lawyer as soon as possible following a trucking accident so that a proper investigation can begin. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with our firm.