Illinois semi-truck accident attorneys
Semi-truck accidents may cause serious injuries with lifelong complications.
Chicago semi-truck accidents
Seeking justice and compensation following a semi-truck accident can be intimidating. Oftentimes there may be more than one responsible party; plus, large trucking companies likely have their own legal representation and commercial insurance policies already in place.
The legal team at Abdallah Law is ready to assist you in obtaining compensation for any injuries and damages you endured due to a semi-truck accident. We are equipped to take legal action against large, corporate entities and other powerful defendants.
semi-truck accident Basics
driver fatigue among commercial drivers
With pressure to drive beyond legal drive times, commercial truck drivers are often at risk for driver fatigue. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), driver fatigue can:
reduce the driver’s ability to pay attention to the road
slows the driver’s reaction and response time
impede the driver’s judgement and good decision making abilities
Commercial drivers are to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association; which regulates the amount of time that drivers can legally be behind the wheel.
Even with these commercial policies in place, there were more than 12,000 semi-truck involved crashes in Illinois in 2021 according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
potential injuries from semi-truck accidents
Due to their sheer size, semi-truck accidents can produce serious, life change injuries, including:
traumatic brain injuries
spinal cord injuries
loss of bodily functions
amputation
disfigurement
liability in a semi-truck accident
There may be many parties liable in a semi-truck accident claim
A semi-truck accident may have quite a few insurance companies involved in your claim. A few parties that may be involved are:
the driver of the semi-truck
the owner of the semi-truck
the company who loaded the semi-truck
the company that serviced the truck
the manufacturers who supplied the current parts for the truck
the local municipality responsible for the roads where the accident occurred
compensation factors
When filing a claim there are a few different factors that may affect compensation, including but not limited to:
extent and severity of your injury
disabilities, both temporary and permanent
loss of bodily functions
state negligence laws
insurance coverage and policies
value of damages
Damages in a semi-truck accident
types of damages you can recover from a semi-truck accident
Damages for a semi-truck accident may include but are not limited to :
medical treatment, rehabilitation and follow up care
lost wages and diminished earning capacity
loss of companionship or consortium
pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
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If you were injured in a semi-truck accident, contact the attorneys at Abdallah Law as soon as possible.
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