Illinois Trailer Laws

Whether you are an individual needing to haul some heavy materials or a business that operates trucks, it is important to understand all laws pertaining to trailer use in Illinois. Some of the worst accidents that occur on our roadways happen due to drivers not complying with trailer laws. In Illinois, a trailer is defined…

Common Truck Accident Injuries in Illinois

Due to their size and weight, trucks are involved in some of the most traumatic crashes in the United States. These collisions killed more than 4,000 people in 2013, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Most of these victims were occupants in passenger vehicles. If you were injured by a negligent truck driver…

Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Illinois

Losing a loved one is a tragedy that no one should have to endure. When that loss is caused by the negligence of another, the aftermath can be even more traumatic. Although no amount of compensation can undo the emotional hardship, a Chicago wrongful death attorney may be able to help.

Maintaining Safe Speeds – Truck Drivers and Motorists

Truck accidents often end in devastating injuries that can cause long-term disabilities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding causes 26 percent of truck wrecks, but these crashes can result from distracted driving, inclement weather and a range of other factors. If you were injured in a collision with a semi-truck, then you…

The Insurance Company is Denying What is on a Police Report

  Question: My son and daughter were in a car accident. They were driving straight down a road when a truck taking a left turned out in front of them and my son swerved to avoid hitting the truck head on. The other driver was given a ticket for failure to yield to oncoming traffic…

We’d Like to Change Attorneys

  Question: We recently filed a lawsuit since my father-in-law lost his life in a defective truck that exploded at the moment of impact. We have a lawyer, but I think that the deal is not going so well with him and I’m afraid he will rip us up if we don’t do something about…

I was Hit by a Garbage Truck and Need an Attorney

  Question: I was hit by a garbage truck. The driver of the truck was issued a citation for failure to yield. I am seeking legal representation and was impressed by your Web site.

Can a Youth Group Home be Held Liable for My Brother’s Death?

  Question: My 14-year-old brother was killed on 2-27-03 while being a resident at a Youth group home. It was a day when it was snowing and the neighbor of the group home had his truck trying to remove snow from his driveway and the Group home’s driveway. My brother and several other boys were…

While on the Job, I was Rear-Ended by a Dump Truck

  Question: Rear ended by a dump truck while stopped at a red light. veh. Struck me twice. I would like to know, if i can settle with the auto insurance carrier and also submit a civil litigation against the company, because the veh. was put out of service due to bad brakes and not…

Crash Stats for Large Truck and Trailer Rigs on the Rise

Very few accidents involving large trucks and/or tractor-trailer rigs are described as ‘fender-benders’.  With an average of 10,000 – 80,000 pounds of flexing roadway muscle in motion, serious injury is almost always a given, and sadly, fatalities are all-too-often the result.