If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries in a truck accident in Wheaton, Illinois seek legal representation from an experienced Wheaton truck accident lawyer at our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. Get in touch with our personal injury attorneys today to get started.
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Why Do I Need a Wheaton Truck Accident Attorney?
Why Do Truck Accidents Happen?
Truck accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, including:
Truck driver fatigue
Distracted driving
Driving under the influence
Poor truck maintenance
Inclement weather
How Common are Trucking Accidents in Illinois?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, 4,965 people suffered fatal injuries in the United States in large truck crashes. Most victims of motor vehicle collisions (71%) were occupants of other vehicles, and 76% of these fatal crashes occurred on weekdays.
In 2020, Illinois had 1,673 motor vehicle fatalities, 10.2% of those—170 deaths—were from large truck crashes.
How Can a Wheaton Truck Accident Lawyer Help?
A Wheaton trucking accident lawyer can help you with your truck accident claim by:
Effectively navigating your case based on in-depth knowledge of Illinois law.
Negotiating with the trucking company and their insurance company, ensuring fair compensation for you.
Investigating your serious truck crash to determine cause and liability.
Taking truck accident claims to court if necessary.
Common Injuries from Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-truck accidents can result in serious injuries:
Who May Be Held Liable for Accidents with Commercial Trucks?
Determining liability in personal injury cases can be complex. In truck accident cases, multiple parties may be involved. These may include:
Commercial truck drivers: responsible for operating the vehicle and ensuring safe transport of the cargo.
Trucking companies: oversee the logistics, maintenance, and management of the truck and its driver.
The cargo loader: responsible for properly securing the cargo to prevent accidents.
The manufacturers of the truck or its parts: ensure the vehicle and its components meet safety and performance standards.
Types of Compensation for Personal Injury Claims
If you’ve suffered injuries in a semi-truck accident, as with a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Past and future medical expenses and other medical bills
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Disability or disfigurement
Wrongful death
What Is My Case Worth?
The value of a truck accident case can vary greatly depending on the accident victims’ specific circumstances. A Wheaton truck accident lawyer can help evaluate your case, taking into account factors such as:
How the accident happened
The severity of your injuries
The impact on your daily life and ability to work
Medical expenses and future treatment needs
Lost wages and potential for future earnings
Insurance coverage
Contact a Wheaton Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has been in a truck accident in Wheaton, seek legal help from an experienced Wheaton truck accident lawyer at the law offices of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers. We will work diligently for your rights and help you get the financial compensation you deserve.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
In your free initial consultation, an experienced Wheaton truck accident attorney from our team will review your case, lay out your legal options, and answer your questions.
Get help from a Wheaton truck accident lawyer when you've been injured in a crash because of someone else's negligence.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
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