Truck Accident Lawyer Chicago

Accidents involving trucks are often seen in areas like Chicago, where business is booming. In addition to the trains, airplanes, and other forms of transportation used for moving different types of goods, large trailers are excellent for carrying larger loads.

With a much larger population than many cities and significant traffic, truck accidents are particularly common in Chicago. While the causes of truck crashes differ, many can be traced back to negligence on the part of the truck driver or trucking company. If you suffer injuries in a crash, identifying liability is critical, and you should contact a truck accident lawyer in Chicago right away.

What Do I Do If I Am Involved In A Truck Accident?

It can be challenging to remain calm and know what to do following a traumatic truck crash. However, it is important to take certain steps to protect yourself and your legal rights. If you can, do the following in the immediate aftermath of a trucking accident:

Call 911 and report the accident to the police
Get the medical help that you need for your injuries
Gather as much evidence as possible
Discuss your rights with a truck accident lawyer in Chicago

Who Is Responsible For a Truck Accident?

Truck accidents are often more complex than any other kind of road accident. This is because there are many parties and highly technical machines involved, as well as many additional federal truck regulations. While truck drivers might be to blame, other liable parties might include:

The trucking company that owned the truck or employed the driver
Third-party cargo-loading crews
Truck or tire manufacturers

It is important to identify all liable parties because there might be additional sources of compensation for your losses. This way, we can work to ensure you receive the full amount you deserve, even if it exceeds the truck driver’s policy limits.

Should I Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer For My Case?

Every truck accident victim should have the right legal assistance when it comes time to file one or more insurance claims. An experienced truck accident attorney can help with every aspect of the case, including:

The investigation into what caused the crash
Preparing and filing all necessary insurance claims
Communicating and negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf
Filing an injury lawsuit if needed to obtain the full amount you deserve

Insurance companies – especially those representing large trucking corporations – know how to take advantage of unrepresented accident victims. It is important to have a skilled and respected truck accident lawyer handling your case. We can identify when an insurer is trying to get you to accept far less than you deserve, and we will fight for enough to cover your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.

Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer in Chicago Today

If you need guidance following a truck crash and serious injuries in Chicago, do not wait to reach out to Horwitz Law Group. We are ready to take on the insurance companies to fight for fair compensation for your injuries, so please contact us for a free case evaluation as soon as possible.

Meet Your
Winning Team

MARK J. HORWITZ

Managing Partner

JARED J. DUGGAN

Managing Attorney

ANGIE GALAVIZ

Legal Assistant

LAURINE SARGENT

Legal Assistant

Case Results

$6,900,000.00

for a motor vehicle wrongful death case.

$5,300,000.00

for a 75-year-old woman who suffered an above the knee amputation due to being run over by a private school bus.

$4,500,000.00

for a young lady who was run over by a private waste hauling company while crossing the street.

$3,600,000.00

for a trucking accident resulting in the death of the driver.

$3,000,000.00

for a 70 year old man who died, without any living relatives, seven months after being hit by a car while crossing the street.

$2,300,000.00

for a client whose family was killed by a street sweeper that ran a red light.

$2,100,000.00

for a client injured in a 2005 Metra train derailment case.

$1,600,000.00

for a minor rear-ended on an expressway in Kankakee.

$1,400,000.00

for a premises liability accident resulting in below the knee amputation.

$1,200,000.00

for a woman who was hit by a car while crossing the street.

$1,197,000.00

for a client who was injured on the CTA red line train.

$900,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car.

$800,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$750,000.00

for a rideshare accident injury.

$600,000.00

for a low-speed rear-end accident.

$500,000.00

for injuries in a van accident pulling a trailer.

$500,000.00

for a minor injured in a ride-share accident.

$495,000.00

for a pedestrian injured due to a sidewalk defect.

$350,000.00

for a passenger injured in a rideshare rollover accident.

$289,000.00

for a driver injured in an auto accident.

$270,000.00

for injuries from a right-turning truck.

$260,000.00

for a family injured in an auto accident.

$255,000.00

for a law enforcement officer rear-ended by a truck.

$250,000.00

for a motorcyclist rear-ended.

$233,000.00

for an individual injured by a dog.

$225,000.00

for a bicyclist hit by a car while crossing the street.

$201,000.00

for a driver rear-ended on the expressway.

$175,000.00

for a client who had lawyers at another law firm trying to settle the accident case for only $60,000.

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Truck Accident Lawyer Chicago