Our truck accident attorneys offer free consultations to determine if you are eligible for compensation from your accident.

Truck Accidents Cause Serious Injuries. Our Effingham, Illinois Attorneys Will Get the Compensation You Deserve.

Because of the massive size and weight of trucks and trailers, they cause major damage to other vehicles and serious injuries to other motorists, passengers, and pedestrians. Some injuries can be permanent or even fatal. This is why truck drivers and operators go through rigorous training to abide by a high standard of care while sharing the roadway with others.

When truck drivers or trucking companies fail to abide by these standards, they must be held accountable for the devastating consequences. If you or a family member was injured in a truck accident in Illinois, our attorneys will work to make the at-fault party cover costs of your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Common Causes for Illinois Truck Accidents

Massive truck accidents happen for a number of reasons, including:

• Driver fatigue. Long hours and insufficient rest makes truck drivers unable to focus on safe driving. If a trucking company overschedules their drivers, they can be held accountable.
• Distracted driving. Texting or talking on the phone while driving is illegal and can lead to major truck accidents, leaving the blame on drivers.
• Poor weather conditions. Rain, snow, hail, and even dust storms can contribute to accidents. Truck drivers are trained to drive more carefully in these conditions and if they fail to do so, can be blamed for accidents.
• Lack of maintenance. Trucking companies must perform regular safety inspections before their trucks go on the road. When loose bolts or faulty parts cause the truck to crash, the trucking company can be blamed.

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Illinois

If you or a family member is injured in a truck accident, it’s important to seek medical treatment right away. 

If you can while waiting for an ambulance, note the color, license plate number, how many wheels, and other visible marks such as the name of the trucking company. This will help identify the vehicle when filing a claim. 

Next, contact Kane Personal Injury in Effingham so we can get started working on your case.

Insurance Companies Don’t Want to Pay What You Deserve After a Truck Accident

Commercial carriers mostly have commercial insurance coverage, making it easy for an accident victim to file a claim against them. But these insurance companies only want to pay a minimum amount, making it difficult to obtain the full compensation that should cover the costs of property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma. 

Truck accidents can result in: 

• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury 
• Disfigurement
• Internal bleeding
• Organ damage
• Broken bones
• Death 

Our attorneys will work to gather evidence that proves the extent of your injuries and why the truck driver or trucking company is liable.

Contact our Effingham Truck Accident Attorneys Today

Truck drivers and their operators come from different states, making these cases even more complex. It’s important to choose an experienced truck accident attorney who knows state and federal law regarding your rights as a victim. We offer free consultations, so you have nothing to lose by contacting us today. 

Truck Accident FAQs 

Why do trucking companies or their insurers require my medical reports? 

While establishing your case, a trucking company or their insurers can ask for your old and post-accident medical reports. They will try to prove that you had a pre-existing condition that led to the injury in an effort to avoid paying your full compensation. Our experienced truck accident lawyers will only allow the assessment of post-accident and current medical reports.

 Can I file my truck accident claim by myself? 

Yes, you can rightfully file a claim against your injuries. But truck accident cases are complex, and can have more than one party involved. It pays to hire an experienced truck accident attorney to ensure that you know which people or entities should be held responsible.  

If you approach your insurance company yourself, they will typically negotiate with the liable party’s insurance company and only consider the obvious vehicle damage and current injuries. You are likely to experience consequences of your injuries for months and even years, requiring physical therapy, future surgeries, and other expensive procedures. Our accident lawyers will add up all of these future expenses to ensure you receive an amount that more accurately covers medical and rehabilitation expenses.