Our Experienced Illinois Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help You After Different Kinds of Crashes
The way your truck accident occurred, the type of truck involved, and the injuries you suffered make your Illinois truck accident unique. To protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve, working with an experienced Illinois truck accident lawyer with the knowledge and resources to effectively handle your claim and fight for the best possible outcome is essential. Hupy and Abraham has been helping seriously injured people for over 50 years. Now, it could be our turn to help you.
Types of Illinois Truck Accidents
There are many causes of truck crashes and many ways you can be hurt. However, there are a limited number of ways vehicles can collide. Some of the most common types of truck accidents include:
- T-bone accidents. T-bone crashes occur when one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. Trucks are not currently required to have side underride guards, and drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles can be significantly injured in these types of crashes.
- Reard-end accidents. If a truck rear-ends your vehicle, you may suffer serious injuries due to the significant size and weight difference between the truck and your car.
- Head-on collisions. Head-on collisions between trucks and passenger vehicles often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities due to the immense force generated by the impact.
- Rollover crashes. A truck rollover may hurt not only the trucker but anyone else traveling near the truck at the time of the accident.
- Left-turn accidents. Left-turn crashes are often caused by a driver's error at an intersection. The specific injuries that result from this type of accident depend on the speed at which both vehicles were traveling at the time of the collision, the point of impact, and other factors.
- Jackknife crashes. Large trucks often have a cab section and a trailer that are connected. A jackknife accident occurs when the trailer swings in a different direction than the cab. Any vehicle or pedestrian in the truck's path when it jackknives is at risk of injury.
In addition to the type of collision, it is important to consider the type of truck involved in your crash. Different legal issues may arise if, for example, you were hurt in a collision with a:
- Smaller truck. Smaller trucks, such as box trucks, may not be subject to the same regulations as large commercial trucks. However, they can be involved in the same types of serious accidents as those described above.
- Government truck. Government trucks also present the same risks as other types of trucks. However, the rules for suing the government for a truck accident injury may differ from suing a private defendant. Accordingly, it is essential to act quickly to protect your rights.
- Trucks carrying hazardous cargo. The cargo a truck is transporting can introduce unique hazards during an accident, such as the risk of fire or explosion from flammable materials or the threat of exposure to toxic fumes or poisonous substances that could cause serious health issues.
Steps to Take After an Illinois Truck Accident
It can be overwhelming to think about your legal recovery while you are in pain and getting medical care for your physical injuries. However, there are things you can do to protect your rights beginning immediately after a truck crash, such as:
- Getting medical attention. Even if you feel fine, getting checked out by a medical professional as soon as possible after the accident is essential. Some injuries may not be immediately apparent.
- Reporting the accident. Contact the police to file an official report of the crash.
- Gathering evidence. You may have photos and witness information from the accident scene. Additionally, you can preserve evidence such as video footage of the accident, your medical records, and damage to your vehicle after the crash.
- Keep track of expenses. Maintain a record of all medical bills, repair costs, and other expenses related to the accident. This information will be important when seeking compensation.
- Contact an experienced truck attorney. Reach out to a knowledgeable Illinois truck accident lawyer who can guide you through the legal process and protect your rights.
Types of Damages You Can Recover After a Truck Crash
Taking prompt legal action after an Illinois truck accident is essential to protect your rights and recover the compensation you need and deserve. You may be entitled to damages for:
- Medical expenses, including future treatment costs
- Lost income and decreased earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage
A knowledgeable truck accident attorney can assess your case, determine all potential sources of compensation, and fight to maximize your recovery.
Why Choose Hupy and Abraham After an Illinois Truck Accident
At Hupy and Abraham, we are committed to providing personalized attention, aggressive advocacy, and the highest quality legal service. We have helped more than 70,000 clients recover more than $1 billion and have more than 1,500 5-star Google reviews. Below is a small sampling of our case results and testimonials.
Case Results
Below are some examples of how we’ve helped people hurt in Illinois truck wrecks:
- Intersection accident. Our client was hurt when a truck failed to stop at a stop sign in a four-way intersection. The truck crashed into the front of our client’s car. We settled our client’s case for four times the insurance company’s original offer.
- Truck passenger hurt when semi-truck loses control. Our client was a passenger in a semi-truck that lost control on an off-ramp and rolled over. She suffered a fractured neck that required surgery and other injuries. However, she also had preexisting conditions that the insurer tried to use to deny her claim. We settled her case for $235,000.
Testimonials
We are proud of the relationships we build with our clients. Below is a sampling of what our truck accident clients say about us:
- “Nice and very polite. They get the job done, I don't think there's anything they won't do for you. It was a wonderful experience….” – Willa C.
- “I want to express my gratitude for your efforts and dedication for our case. It was quite a long and upsetting process and you stayed by our side through it all. Your faith, knowledge and determination helped us not to worry so much. Thank you for being you!” – W. Hamilton
- “Hupy and Abraham fought for us even when the insurance company tried to be sneaky. Thank you so much for helping me and my family!” – S. Nunez