Each truck accident is unique, but you can expect to face similar issues that other victims face: expenses and costs related to your accident. There will be car repairs, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. You need time to recover physically after a truck accident, and that might mean time away from work.
The right truck accident lawyer can provide you with comfort and direct answers after your Chicago crash. The right lawyer will work for you, not themselves.
Crashes with large commercial vehicles account for nearly 4% of all of Illinois crashes annually, 8% of fatal crashes and 3% of injury crashes. Although that might seem low, a truck crash can have devastating consequences. And when your insurance claim is going against a large trucking company, you can expect hurdles on your road to recovery. A strong case built with evidence and the help of experienced truck crash lawyers can give you the best chance at compensation.
Here’s what the Staver team will do:
Accident claims are built on evidence. We’ll investigate your crash, collect evidence, and identify anyone who shared fault for your accident. Truck accidents can be complex because the number of possible liable parties varies from case to case.
Illinois is an at-fault state, which means you can file a third-party claim with the driver’s insurance company. You can even file one against their employer if there are grounds for a claim. Our team will establish negligence based on Illinois law. We’ll show the other parties owed you a duty of care, that duty was breached, and that your injuries were a result of their negligence.
Your claim’s value will be based on your injuries. Because of their size, trucks cause significant damage, and your injuries will likely be extreme. You could experience neck and back injuries, broken bones, or whiplash.
We will review any expenses caused by your accident. Our Chicago truck accident lawyers will consider your economic and non-economic losses. That means your medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, and emotional distress are eligible in your compensation claim. Wrongful death claims could be possible if your loved one is killed in the crash.
Insurance companies are not likely to give you the money you deserve without a fight. They may need convincing. We’ll aggressively negotiate on your behalf to hold anyone liable for your damages accountable.
We won’t accept lowball offers. We’re prepared to pursue a lawsuit in court if that’s what it takes to get you compensation.
After a truck accident, your recovery is critical to getting back to your regular way of life. You shouldn’t have to concern yourself with fighting with an insurance company or a large trucking company. We can handle all the communications and necessary court filings on your behalf.
We’ll keep you informed along the way, making sure to explain your options clearly. Although many cases don’t go to trial, we prepare each case if that possibility becomes necessary. We believe in getting you the compensation you deserve.
Don’t hesitate to contact Staver Accident Injury Lawyers today. Take advantage of our free consultation.
Accident attorney Jared Staver explains how insurance companies try to avoid paying you compensation for your injuries, and the elements of a tort that your truck accident lawyer will have to prove in order to receive compensation.
If you or a loved one are hurt in a Chicago truck accident, you deserve qualified representation to hold all liable parties responsible. The Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., are located in Downtown Chicago. Our main office is in the Republic Bank Building, next to St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
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Truck accidents are unexpected, and they can happen to even the most cautious drivers. By remembering these key points, you can protect your claim to compensation.
CONTACT US TODAYIf you’ve been hurt by a large commercial vehicle, you have two years to file a claim. If your claim only relates to property damage, you’ll have five years to file. Your deadline starts from the date of the accident.
Although this sounds like plenty of time, memories and evidence can fade quickly. The longer you wait after a truck accident, the harder it’ll be for you to recover compensation.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds to have at least $750,000 of insurance coverage. This increases to $5 million if the truck carries hazardous materials.
Because trucks typically have much higher insurance limits than passenger vehicles, payouts tend to be higher. That also means carriers have more incentive to avoid a settlement.
Under Illinois personal injury laws, you can seek compensation when someone’s negligent behavior hurts you. You can seek monetary and non-monetary damages after a truck accident. Calculating your claim’s value takes careful consideration.
Your monetary damages can be found relatively easily. You can prove these losses with the right documentation. They can include:
Non-monetary damages are more challenging to calculate. These conceptual losses can include:
When someone has been especially negligent, punitive damages may apply. These are typically ordered in extreme situations, like if the driver was reckless or driving drunk.
In personal injury, someone is negligent when they fail to behave in a way that a reasonable person would have in the same situation. Either they behaved recklessly, or they failed to act, and someone was hurt because of that.
To win your insurance claim, you’ll need to prove the defendant was negligent by showing:
People agree to drive safely whenever they get behind the wheel. If the defendant chooses to drive unsafely, they are breaching that duty. You’ll need to prove they should have known that their breach of duty could have catastrophic effects, and that their actions led to your accident.
You should be keeping an accurate record of everything dealing with your accident. Useful evidence includes receipts, your insurance police, police reports, photos or videos of the scene, and the contact information for the at-fault driver or eyewitnesses.
An accident with a truck could be recorded by a black box. These devices resemble those found in airplanes. The FMCSA requires many drivers to have electronic log devices installed in their vehicles to record service hours and other information. We can help you secure the information gathered by an ELD, which can support your claim.
The burden of proof for a civil lawsuit is based on a preponderance of the evidence, which means that enough evidence exists to prove that the other party is more likely than not to have caused your injuries. Photos, eyewitness testimonies, and other forms of evidence could be used to prove fault.
It all starts with a free consultation.
Truck accidents vary, but some of the most common ones include:
You should get medical care right away. Call 911 to ensure that the police arrive to complete a report.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), most truck crashes occur on urban roadways and highways. Interstate routes are the most dangerous for truckers, including the Kennedy Expressway (I-190) and Eisenhower Expressway (I-290).
We have helped clients win money after truck vs. car accidents that involved many different types of trucks, including postal trucks, UPS and FedEx trucks, big rigs/18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, milk trucks, produce trucks, work vehicles, garbage trucks, and more.
Your claim might face issues if you can’t secure evidence to support your case. You might also find yourself facing an entire legal team with a large carrier backing them up. They may try to accuse you of sharing blame, claim you inflated your injuries, or failed to follow statutory law.
We cover the whole of the Chicagoland area: Chicago, Aurora, Elgin, Hinsdale, Naperville, Joliet, Waukegan.
CONTACT US TODAYWe understand you’re under financial pressure. After a Chicago truck accident, you’ll need a substantial settlement to cover your expenses, including non-monetary damages like pain and suffering. That’s where Staver steps in. Let us strengthen your accident claim and pursue EVERYTHING you’re owed.