Chicago Truck Accident Attorneys
Large Truck Accidents in Illinois
Statistically, large truck accidents are far more likely to result in catastrophic injuries and deaths than other types of motor vehicle accidents. Largely due to their sheer size and weight, commercial trucks tend to cause massive amounts of damage when they collide with passenger cars, motorcycles, pickup trucks, and SUVs. For victims and their families, the road to recovery can be daunting. But with the right legal team by your side, you can put yourself in the best possible position for success.
At Mike Slocumb Law Firm, our Chicago truck accident attorneys provide highly personalized and aggressive legal representation to commercial vehicle accident victims and their families. To date, we have recovered more than $500 million in compensation for our clients, both in settlements and verdicts. While most personal injury claims settle outside of the courtroom, we are always prepared to represent you and your rights at trial.
There is no risk in talking to our team about your truck accident case. Call (888) 302-3669 or contact us onlinetoday to request a free initial consultation.
Proving Fault After a Large Truck Accident
Like any other car accident claim, you must prove that another person or party was at fault to have a truck accident case. However, unlike in most standard car accident cases, identifying the at-fault party in a truck accident claim can be extremely complicated.
Depending on the various specific factors of your case, any of the following parties could be partly or entirely liable for the truck accident that caused your injuries or the death of your loved one:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- The truck driver’s employer (if different from the trucking company)
- The company that owns or leases the tractor and/or trailer
- The person or party responsible for truck inspections and/or repairs
- The parties responsible for loading the truck’s cargo or their employer(s)
- The manufacturer of a defective truck or truck part
- The municipal entity responsible for roadway maintenance
- The engineer or construction company that designed or built a defective roadway
- Another motorist on the road who negligently caused or contributed to the accident
To prove fault, our attorneys look at a variety of factors, including the immediate cause of the accident, indirect factors that may have contributed to the crash, and more. We work with a team of professional accident reconstructionists, economists, medical experts, and others who help us put together powerful, evidence-based claims for our clients.
Our meticulous case preparation and aggressive approach to litigation have earned us a reputation as one of the Chicago area’s leading accident and injury law firms. We are known for being a team that doesn’t back down in the face of tough challenges, and we are ready to do whatever it takes to help you fight for the maximum compensation you are owed.