Truck accidents frequently lead to severe, life-altering injuries due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, internal organ damage, and severe burns are the most common. These injuries can cause permanent disability, requiring extensive medical treatment and long-term care that creates significant financial strain for you and your family.
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Rockford Truck Accident Lawyers Maximize Your Compensation
Truck accidents are some of the most devastating accidents on the road. The weight and size of large trucks and semi-tractor-trailers can lead to injuries and damages more severe than a typical car accident. If you or a loved one was injured in a crash with a commercial truck of any kind, you may feel like your life has been turned upside down.
At Clark Frost Zucchi, we understand what you’re going through. We can help you get the medical care and financial compensation you need and deserve. Our personal injury attorneys have been representing accident victims in the Rockford area for more than 35 years. We want to help you, too.
For a free case evaluation, call or send us a message online. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start helping you put your life back together.
Experience Matters in Truck Accident Cases
Collisions with commercial vehicles like semi trucks and 18-wheelers are more complicated than crashes with smaller vehicles. Why? Large trucking companies have significant legal resources whose sole purpose is to reduce or deny compensation to injury victims.
Additionally, the trucking industry is subject to complex state and federal regulations with regard to truck maintenance, truck drivers’ hours of service, truck drivers’ licenses, and other regulatory standards in the industry. These factors can complicate truck accident cases. For example, if the trucking company failed to meet federal regulations or provided inadequate training to the driver, it might bear some liability for an accident. We can also determine whether a third party โ a truck or tire manufacturer, for example โ is liable for your injuries.
How Our Dedicated Injury Attorneys Can Help
The truck accident lawyers at Clark Frost Zucchi have the experience and resources needed to hold trucking companies and their insurers accountable. Our attorneys will explore every available option for getting you the full and fair compensation you need after a serious truck accident. We will evaluate the full cost of your injuries, including elements such as ongoing medical care, rehabilitation needs, lost wages, and more, to ensure you seek an appropriate settlement that supports your recovery.
In addition to personal injury claims, we handle wrongful death claims for truck accident victims and their families. In the past 10 years alone, our firm has secured more than $70 million for injury victims. See our Verdicts and Settlements page for some of our notable case results.
Get a Free Consultation
You can expect an insurance company or trucking company representative to contact you very soon after a truck accident. Before you talk to anyone, talk to us. We know the tactics the insurance companies use to avoid paying full claims, and we can advocate for your rights.
For a free consultation, contact us online or call us. We can work to ensure that you receive the maximum available compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other costs resulting from the crash.
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FAQs About Truck Accidents in Illinois
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
Driver fatigue, distracted driving, improper vehicle maintenance, and overloaded cargo are primary causes of trucking accidents. Federal regulations are in place to prevent these issues, but violations still occur frequently. Poor weather conditions, inadequate training, and aggressive driving also contribute to these devastating collisions.
Who can be held liable in a truck accident case?
Multiple parties may play a part in your injuries, including the truck driver, trucking company, vehicle manufacturer, cargo loading company, or maintenance provider. Determining liability requires a thorough investigation of driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, and company policies. Our attorneys work diligently to identify all negligent parties.
What are the most common arguments trucking companies use to deny compensation?
Trucking companies often claim driver error on your part, deny their driver was at fault, or argue pre-existing medical conditions caused your injuries. They may also dispute the severity of your damages or claim their driver followed all regulations. These tactics are designed to minimize their financial responsibility for your suffering and medical expenses.
What should I do if the trucking company denies responsibility?
Don’t let insurance companies intimidate you into accepting blame or inadequate compensation. Contact our compassionate legal team immediately to protect your rights and build a strong case. We’ll gather crucial evidence, interview witnesses, and work with accident reconstruction professionals to prove negligence.
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