One Person Injured In Schaumburg Semi-Truck Accident
Truck Accident - September 27, 2024
Chevrolet SUV Involved In Collision With Parked Truck In Schaumburg Along Interstate 90 By Roselle Road
SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2024) – One person was injured in a Schaumburg semi-truck accident along Interstate 90 by Roselle Road.
Cook County officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:44 p.m. on Thursday. A gray Chevrolet SUV was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck parked along the shoulder of Interstate 90.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital in order to receive care.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Cook County Semi-Truck Accidents
Trucks can be incredibly dangerous for those in smaller vehicles. According to the IIHS, “A total of 4,764 people died in large truck crashes in 2022. Seventeen percent of these deaths were truck occupants, 66% were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles, and 16% were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists.” Several factors could contribute to truck accidents.
- Truck accidents are more likely at intersections when truck drivers make left turns.
- Truck accidents are more likely when trucks are illegally parked.
- Truck accidents are more likely when truck drivers are distracted or fatigued.
Truck drivers are required to get a commercial license. They must exercise a great deal of care to avoid collisions. This extends to those periods when a truck driver is forced to park by the side of the road. When a truck driver must park on the side of the road, they should activate their hazards and may need to put out flares or reflective triangles to warn other drivers about their presence. Warning devices must be placed within ten minutes of an accident under certain conditions. If a truck driver fails to follow safety procedures for parking or is illegally parked prior to a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Many of the injuries associated with truck accidents may not be immediately obvious for some time. Indeed, many victims are left with long-term psychological injuries, including PTSD. Sadly, though, truck companies will often do everything in their power to deny liability for collisions, especially if their vehicles were parked at the time. But the fact of the matter is that a truck company could face civil liability for accidents involving their parked vehicles. This is why it is so important to seek legal counsel after any such collision.
Investigating Schaumburg Semi-Truck Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the SUV driver injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that they are able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into why this truck was parked by the side of the road in the first place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Schaumburg semi-truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
