Chicago Truck Accident Attorneys
Trucking accidents in Illinois
A truck accident lawsuit in Illinois requires a comprehensive legal approach. Once you engage a qualified lawyer such as the Chicago truck accident attorneys at Power Rogers & Smith, P.C., a thorough investigation begins to lay the foundation of your truck accident lawsuit. In Illinois, the investigation includes detailed examination of the following:
- Trucking company negligence—trucking companies have obligations to abide by state and federal laws when it comes to truck maintenance, driver training, driver qualifications, hours of service, even supervision and hiring practices. If a trucking company chooses to ignore these, it is acting with negligence.
- Driver negligence—fatigue, use of alcohol or drugs, or driving while distracted bring peril to other vehicles on Illinois roadways. In addition, the driver must have a valid state commercial driver's license. If not, the driver is operating negligently.
- State and federal law violations—a qualified lawyer with substantial experience in Chicago 18-wheeler accidents knows both Illinois and federal laws that regulate commercial carriers, including laws about hours of service, safety parts, braking systems, hazard signals, and driver training. When a trucking company ignores these regulations, that is grounds for negligence.
An experienced trucking accident attorney knows how to leverage investigative research
An experienced trucking accident attorney knows what to look for during an investigation and what questions to ask. We call upon our team of experts, including accident reconstructionists, technicians, and specialists to identify and analyze the facts, such as those gathered from the truck's GPS system, its electronic control module, road conditions, and onsite witnesses.
Read about common causes of truck accidents in Illinois and what to do if involved in Illinois truck accidents.
A Chicago truck accident lawsuit requires proof of negligence
We hold all negligent parties liable for your injury and work diligently to maximize your Illinois truck accident settlement. When you bring a Chicago trucking accident lawsuit, that signals to the trucking company that you seek compensation for your damages. And when your legal counsel is a Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. attorney who has proven results in handling 18-wheeler accidents in Illinois, your settlement—because most injury cases do settle rather than go to trial—can be maximized.
Contact us
To bring your truck accident lawsuit in Illinois, rely on the investigative experience of Chicago trucking accident attorneys, Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. Call the firm at 866-974-1685 or contact our law firm online to discuss your case. We strive to maximize your truck accident settlement in Chicago or wherever your accident took place in Illinois.
