Truck Accidents,Work Accidents | December 7, 2021 If you work in the trucking industry, then you need to know whether or not you are covered by the workers’ compensation system in Illinois. The good news is that just about every employee in this state is covered by workers’ compensation in…
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Underride Truck Accidents
Truck Accidents | November 7, 2021 Accidents involving large commercial trucks often result in major injuries and extensive property damage. There are various types of collisions that can occur involving larger commercial trucks, but perhaps the most dangerous is called an underride collision. Underride crashes occur when a smaller passenger…
What Is A Spoliation Letter and How Is It Used In A Truck Accident?
Truck Accidents | November 6, 2021 Accidents involving large commercial trucks often result in significant injuries and major property damage. However, determining liability in the aftermath of these incidents can be challenging. It is often necessary for an attorney to get involved and send a letter of spoliation to every…
Why You Should Hire A Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck Accidents | November 5, 2021 If you or somebody you care about has been injured or sustained property damage due to the careless or negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company, you need to seek legal assistance immediately. Accidents involving large commercial trucks become incredibly complicated, particularly…
What Makes Truck Accidents More Dangerous Than Car Crashes?
Truck Accidents | October 6, 2021 Any vehicle accident has the potential to lead to significant injuries and extensive property damage. However, accidents involving larger commercial trucks are typically more devastating. These vehicles can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, and they are much larger than traditional passenger vehicles on…
Semi-Truck Accident Caused by Improperly Loaded Cargo
Truck Accidents | September 11, 2021 The vast majority of commercial trucks in Illinois and throughout the US operate safely. Truck drivers and trucking companies have incredible responsibilities when it comes to these vehicles. Both state and federal agencies place strict regulations on truck drivers and trucking companies to help…
Signs of Truck Driver Fatigue
Truck Accidents | June 15, 2021 The last thing that any person expects when they are on the roadway is that they will be involved in an accident with a large commercial truck. However, these accidents do occur, and they often result in severe injuries for those inside traditional passenger…
What Is An Underride Accident?
Truck Accidents | February 5, 2021 Crashes involving large commercial trucks often result in severe injuries for drivers and passengers in traditional vehicles. Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are higher off the ground than most other vehicles on the roadway. This can lead to devastating accidents if a vehicle…
Why Is Logo Liability Important In Trucking Accident Claims?
Truck Accidents | April 12, 2017 What does a company logo have to do with legal liability after a trucking accident? It could determine which company has to pay any damage claims awarded to the victims of the crash or their surviving family members. Logo liability isn’t a term that…
Act Quickly to Make Sure Electronic Evidence Is Persevered
Truck Accidents | March 10, 2017 If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, there’s a very important reason that you should contact an attorney as quickly as possible: the need to preserve evidence. Once your attorney notifies the trucking company or its insurer about the possibility of a lawsuit…