Two Injured In Dalton City Semi-Truck Accident
Truck Accident - November 27, 2024
Illinois State Police Investigating Dalton City Collision Between Semi-Truck and Pickup Truck Near Route 121 and Route 128
DALTON CITY, ILLINOIS (November 27, 2024) – Two people were injured in a Dalton City semi-truck accident near the intersection of Route 121 and Route 128.
Moultrie County officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:00 p.m. on Monday. A semi-truck traveling south did not stop at the intersection and collided with a pickup truck traveling north.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital in order to receive care.
A full investigation into the Dalton City collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Moultrie County Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks account for a relatively small number of the vehicles on the road. But they are involved in a disproportionate number of serious injury collisions. According to the FMCSA, “Elements that influence the occurrence of a crash may take place hours, days, or months before the crash. They include driver training and experience, vehicle design and manufacture, highway condition and traffic signaling, and weather conditions.” Truck companies should take a number of measures in order to prevent collisions.
- Truck companies should ensure that all of their vehicles are regularly inspected and properly maintained.
- Truck companies should ensure that all of their vehicles have a commercial license.
- Truck companies should consider equipping their vehicles with safety features such as forward collision avoidance systems.
Truck drivers must have a commercial license and undergo specialized training. They are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Many collisions involve truck drivers that go past stop signs without yielding. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-1204, any person approaching a stop sign must stop at the intersection and continue to yield the right of way until it is safe to proceed. Any person that is involved in a collision after disregarding a stop sign could be held liable for the crash through the doctrine of negligence per se. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Many of the injuries associated with semi-truck collisions may not be immediately obvious. This is particularly true when drivers sustain any type of head trauma. Even after a person’s physical injuries heal, they are often left with long-term PTSD. Any person injured in a semi-truck accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Dalton City Semi-Truck Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the pickup truck driver injured in this collision. It is our sincere hope that they are able to make a full recovery. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Dalton City 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 support, you can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
