Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers For Commercial Truck Accidents In Chicago
Last updated on April 16, 2024
Federal and state trucking regulations were developed to keep truckers and motorists safe. Despite these regulations, truckers and trucking companies place motorists in harm’s way at alarming rates. The average car weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. The average commercial truck weighs approximately 80,000 pounds. The sheer size of a truck can cause massive damage to a car weighing just a fraction of the weight of a tractor-trailer.
If you need a Chicago truck accident lawyer, the personal injury lawyers at Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish provide experienced and dedicated advocacy to victims of truck accidents and to family members who have lost loved ones in truck accidents.
Investigating The Causes Of Commercial Vehicle Accidents
The truck accident attorneys at Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish have extensive experience identifying the causes of commercial trucking accidents. We often work with accident reconstruction experts who give us information that is necessary to build our client’s case. These experts can reconstruct the accident scene by looking at items, such as tire skid marks and points of impact on vehicles, to determine the likely cause of the truck accident. Common causes of truck accidents include the following:
- Excessive speed
- Overweight load
- Improperly secured load
- Driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Improper maintenance on trucks
- Inadequate background checks on drivers
- Driver fatigue or driving more than the maximum number of allowed hours
- Other noncompliance with federal and state trucking regulations
The investigation of a commercial vehicle crash is important because there could potentially be multiple parties responsible for the accident. When trucks crash, the underlying causes could be improper vehicle maintenance, poor driver training or even a parts manufacturing defect. Our experienced car accident lawyers thoroughly investigate each case to ensure that we are holding all negligent parties responsible for your accident injuries.
When A Truck Accident Results In A Serious Injury
Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured. We believe tractor-trailer accident victims should have as much emotional and financial security as possible.
For those individuals suffering serious injuries, such as brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, compensation can be used to help the victim adjust to new circumstances. These types of serious injuries can bring major life changes in the form of future medical treatment, physical therapy, future surgeries, in-home long-term care and special accommodations that will need to be made at the victim’s home. The compensation we seek on behalf of an injured client gives that person the resources to adjust to their new needs.
Did You Lose A Loved One In A Fatal Truck Accident?
Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish pursues wrongful death claims on behalf of immediate family members who have lost loved ones. Compensation may cover medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of services, loss of companionship, loss of future wages and loss of future benefits.
Consult A Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer For Free
If your life has been affected by a truck accident, contact us through our website to schedule your complimentary case review. You can also reach out to schedule your free appointment by calling our office at 872-270-3625. We look forward to telling you more about how we can help you with your case.