Personal Injury,Truck Accident - August 26, 2019

Accidents involving large commercial trucks are often devastating. Due to the large size and weight of these vehicles, they are strictly regulated. However, we know that accidents are common. According to the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 4,761 fatalities and approximately 148,000 injuries as a result of heavy truck crashes during…

Personal Injury,Truck Accident - August 23, 2019

The trucking industry is vital to the economy here in Illinois and throughout the US. All commercial trucks operate under either state or federal laws (and sometimes both). Because of the safety risks that larger trucks pose on the roadways, both the drivers and the trucks themselves face much more stringent requirements to be roadworthy….

Personal Injury,Truck Accident - August 19, 2019

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…

Back Injury,Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury,Spinal Cord Injury,Traumatic Brain Injury,Truck Accident - September 6, 2016

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…

Car Accident,Defective Products,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury,Truck Accident,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation,Wrongful Death - April 4, 2016

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.

Car Accident,Personal Injury,Truck Accident - January 8, 2016

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…

Car Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury,Truck Accident - August 31, 2015

  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…

FAQ,Personal Injury,Truck Accident - August 31, 2015

  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.

FAQ,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Truck Accident,Wrongful Death - August 31, 2015

  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…

In the News,Personal Injury,Truck Accident,Wrongful Death - December 1, 2014

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.