One of the major forms of accidents that take place regularly in the United States is trucking accidents. These accidents can be extremely damaging, especially when a large trailer with more than 10,000 pounds of weight has a collision with another smaller vehicle or a pedestrian.More than 500,000 trucking accidents happen yearly in the United States. Of these, more than 5,000 trucking accidents lead to fatalities.
Chicago truck accident attorneys at The Deratany Firm have an in-depth knowledge of not only of the Illinois “Rules of the Road,” but also the complicated and often misunderstood Federal Motor Carrier Regulations that apply to all commercial interstate trucking. Our attorneys will interpret the laws as they apply in your specific case.
The establishment of fault and negligence is crucial to the recovery of your losses in a personal injury lawsuit. The Illinois trucking accident attorneys at The Deratany Firm will bring in professionals to investigate the accident, talk to witnesses, inspect the cars and trucks involved, and examine the scene to gather evidence, to maximize the recovery for our clients.
In short, there’s a large chance that anyone can get into a truck accident with an 18 wheeler, tractor trailer, semi truck, big rig or other large truck. If that ever happens to you or a loved one, you may be eligible for financial compensation. But to get that, you need a skilled and experienced attorney from The Deratany Firm.
As technological pioneers, The Deratany Firm employs state-of-the-art technology for effective courtroom performance, enabling us to convey the catastrophic circumstances surrounding client injuries. As a result of our effective legal strategy, preparation, and litigation skills, we have recorded verdicts and settlements.
Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are enormous vehicles with the potential to cause massive destruction. For this reason, truck drivers are required to earn special licenses showing they have the knowledge and skill required to operate such large, potentially dangerous machinery.
Unfortunately, in addition to being well-trained, commercial truck drivers are also pressured to cover very large distances in the shortest time possible. The stress created by this pressure can affect their ability to drive responsibly, putting everyone on the road in danger.
In 2007 alone, there were 54,961 commercial truck accidents, claiming many lives. At The Deratany Firm, our Chicago truck accident attorneys believe in standing up for the victims of negligence – private vehicle drivers and commercial truck drivers alike.
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