Truck & Semi-Tractor Trailer Accident Law Firm
Accidents involving trucks, semi-tractor trailers or other large delivery vehicles often result in critical, life-threatening injuries or death due to the shear size, weight and force involved in the collision. If you or a loved one has been injured any collision involving a truck, please contact the experienced Illinois accident lawyers at Adler & Adler, P.C. We can help you understand your rights and your options as you move forward through the claim process.
The attorneys and staff at Adler & Adler work tirelessly to ensure your rights to personal injury or workers' compensation are upheld. While we are highly skilled negotiators and successfully settle most cases out of court, we are always willing to go to trial on behalf of victims and their families if litigation will lead to an optimal financial outcome for our client.
Along with broken bones, concussions and contusions, injuries in truck-related accidents may include:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Loss of Limbs
- Internal Injuries & Bleeding
- Whiplash & Soft Tissue Damage
- Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis
- Injury to the Face & Eyes
- Severe Burns
- Knee, Back & Neck Injuries
- Wrongful Death
Determining Liability
Truck-related accidents often involve multiple responsible parties. Depending on who is at fault, a trucking accident can include workers' compensation claims, multiple auto insurance claims and product liability issues.
With more than 50 years of combined experience, the accident attorneys at Adler & Adler can establish, based on the circumstances of your case, the various liable parties involved in your injury. We have the expert knowledge of Illinois' complex personal injury and workers' compensation law that is critical to recovering full financial compensation for your injuries.
Many factors contribute to truck accidents. Through thorough accident investigation, including subpoenas for cell phone, truck maintenance and trucking schedule records, Adler & Adler can pinpoint the cause of your collision. In addition to operator error or distraction, other common causes of accidents in which the truck driver is at fault include:
- Inexperience and/or inadequate training
- Driver Fatigue
- Tight, high-pressure delivery schedules
- Transport of Hazardous and/or Flamable Materials
- Unsecured, open trailer loads
- Poorly maintained vehicles or trailers, including brake failures and blown tires
- Product liability, including defective vehicle design or part production
Your attorney at Adler & Adler can determine if your injury claims extend beyond the other driver's insurance company. When a truck driver is at fault, you may also be able to make a liability claim against the company that employs and/or owns the truck. In those instances in which a truck part is considered hazardous or poorly designed, you may also have the option to sue the part or vehicle manufacturer.
Likewise, if a truck driver is involved in a collision that is the fault of the other driver, the trucker may have a worker's compensation claim in addition to an auto insurance claim. And, depending on the cause of the accident, the trucker may also have a product liability claim.
These examples offer clear reasons why it is important to contact an experienced injury attorney when you are involved in any motor vehicle accident.
Compensation & Damages
Every accident case is different. Financial recovery depends on many different variables, including the severity of injuries and projected recovery time. We work on behalf of our clients to seek full compensation for all emotional and physical injuries, including:
- Related Medical Bills & Expenses
- Future Medical Treatment, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Long-Term Care
- Lost Income & Future Lost Wages
- Loss of Limbs & Permanent Impairments
- Pain & Suffering
- Loss of a Normal Life
- Loss of Consortium
If you are injured in a work-related accident, you may also be eligible for Illinois Workers' Compensation benefits.
24-Hour Hotline: 312.443.1488
Auto accidents aren't limited to business hours! That's why the attorneys at Adler & Adler, P.C. are available 24-hours a day. If you or a friend or family member are injured in a traffic accident, maximize your claim by contacting us immediately through our 24-Hour Hotline: (312) 443-1488. We offer free initial consultations. If we don't recover compensation on your behalf, you don't pay.
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