Chicago Truck Accident Attorneys

Experienced Lawyers for Commercial Trucking Crashes Around Chicago, IL

Being involved in a truck accident can be a devastating experience. Collisions between commercial trucks and other vehicles often result in serious injuries to people in other vehicles. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, it is important to understand your rights and explore your options for pursuing compensation. Working with an experienced attorney can make all the difference when it comes to navigating the legal complexities of these cases and fighting for the compensation you deserve. At Schwartz Jambois, we provide effective representation in a wide variety of personal injury cases, and we can help victims of truck accidents take action against the parties who were responsible for causing them to suffer harm.

The Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can occur as a result of various factors, each posing unique challenges when it comes to determining liability. It is crucial to identify the underlying causes of the accident in order to build a strong case that supports a claim for compensation. Here are some of the most common causes of truck accidents:

• Driver fatigue: Commercial drivers often face tight deadlines, and they may push themselves beyond safe limits by driving excessive hours without taking sufficient rest breaks. Fatigue significantly impairs a commercial driver's ability to focus on the road, react promptly to changing conditions, and make sound judgments.
• Traffic violations: Some truck drivers may engage in dangerous or reckless behaviors such as speeding, tailgating, abrupt lane changes, or running red lights. These are all negligent acts that increase the risk of collisions.
• Substance use: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs poses serious dangers, especially for operators of 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles. When substances such as alcohol, prescription medications, or illegal drugs impair a truck driver's judgment and coordination, accidents become more likely.
• Maintenance issues: Neglected maintenance routines—such as poorly maintained brakes or tires—can lead to malfunctions that may lead to truck accidents. The responsibility for maintaining a commercial vehicle lies not just with the driver, but also with the trucking company, and multiple parties may be responsible for accidents that are caused by equipment failure.
• Improperly loaded cargo: When cargo is not properly loaded, distributed, or secured on a commercial truck, it can shift during transit and throw off the balance of the vehicle. This imbalance can lead to loss of control and accidents on the road. Unsecured cargo may fall from a truck and injure people in other vehicles.

How an Attorney Can Help With Truck Accident Cases

Recovering compensation after a truck accident involves thorough investigation, careful legal analysis, and skilled negotiation or litigation. An experienced truck accident lawyer can help with these cases in multiple ways, including:

• Evidence gathering: An experienced attorney will gather crucial evidence to support a claim for compensation following a truck accident. This may involve obtaining police reports, reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, examining black box data from the truck involved in the accident, and more.
• Causation determination: Our attorneys work with accident reconstruction experts and medical professionals to establish a clear link between the negligence of those responsible for the accident and the injuries suffered by accident victims.
• Negotiations with insurance companies: Dealing directly with insurance companies without legal representation often leads to inadequate settlement offers. A skilled attorney will negotiate aggressively to pursue fair compensation that covers current and future medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and disability or disfigurement costs.
• Litigation assistance: If negotiations fail, our attorneys are prepared to file a personal injury lawsuit against a trucking company or other parties who were responsible for a truck accident. We will build a strong case and do whatever it takes to secure the best possible outcome.

Contact Our Chicago Truck Accident Attorneys

If you have been injured in a truck accident due to the negligence of a truck driver or other parties, it is crucial that you seek legal representation as soon as possible. At Schwartz Jambois, we are well-versed in handling truck accident cases, and we are committed to fighting for your rights. Contact us today at 312-782-2525 to schedule your complimentary consultation and take the first step towards recovering fair compensation.