Start Building Your Case With an Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer
Darryl Isaacs — popularly known as “The Hammer” — and the team of truck accident attorneys at Isaacs & Isaacs have been fighting for injured victims for more than 25 years. In Illinois cases where someone has been hurt in a crash involving a large big rig truck, 18-wheeler, city or private bus, as well as other commercial vehicles, The Hammer’s truck crash law firm will assemble a team that includes access to some of the best Illinois truck accident attorneys available.
Some of the many truck crash cases we handle involve:
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Top Reason For a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Illinois: Negligence
Semi-truck accidents are not like other accidents. Illinois has reported having nearly 20,000 big truck crashes each year. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s reporting on big truck collisions, “The majority of the fatalities and non-fatal injuries that occurred in crashes involving large trucks were among occupants—drivers and passengers—of the other vehicle(s) involved in these crashes, not among occupants of the large trucks themselves.”
If you’ve been hit by a big rig, bus, or commercial vehicle in Illinois, an injury lawsuit may be necessary to protect yourself and your family. There’s a strong chance the crash was due to negligence on the part of the truck and / or trucking company.
The basic understanding of negligence used by big rig accident lawyers means that the truck driver needed to use reasonable care while driving, failed to live up to that standard, and injuries occurred as a result.
Negligence cases the assembled Illinois trucking accident team can assist with might include:
A Conversation About Big Rig Collisions With a National Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer
National truck accident attorney Darryl Isaacs took time to address questions for those who have been involved in a wreck involving big rig trucks or other large commercial vehicles. Listen to this audio episode exploring your next safety & legal steps after a truck crash. Play the podcast below.
Let Isaacs & Isaacs Assemble an Illinois Truck Team to Help You Win
The skilled attorneys of at Isaacs & Isaacs with help assemble a team of Illinois truck accident lawyers who will get started immediately to protect your claim from trucking companies and their insurance agents before critical evidence disappears. After a collision with a semi-truck, the first focus is taking care of yourself and your loved ones.
When we assemble a team of Illinois truck accident lawyers, they’ll step in and navigate every action necessary to restore your justice and recover the money damages you deserve — that could mean for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and other relevant compensation.
When the team of Illinois truck accident attorneys takes on your case, they will conduct many of these essential steps for you and your loved ones:
- Order the Police Report
- Full investigation of the accident scene
- Interview eyewitnesses
- Obtain driver records from the trucking company
- Gather and preserve all evidence
- Stand up and deal with the trucker’s insurance company
- Review and obtain benefits information from your own insurance company, such as health, disability and accident benefits
- File an official legal complaint and lawsuit before reaching the deadline for your case
- Negotiate a settlement with the insurance company involved or take them to trial
Although we cannot undo the collision, we can and will fight to make injured victims “whole” again in the eyes of the law. Our experienced Illinois commercial vehicle accident lawyers are ready to hear your important story. We’ll dive into the details and provide a free case review so that all injured parties involved (or family representing them) can feel solid and confident before we get to any important decisions.
Your Next Step: Get a Free Case Review With a Truck Accident Lawyer
Winning Compensation With A Truck Crash Lawyer
When you’ve been involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler in Illinois, be aware that trucking companies and their insurers may show up at the scene of the crash or soon after. Many attempt to get eyewitness accounts that are misleading. Their job is to save money by trying to prove that you were at least 50 percent at fault.
That’s because Illinois operates on the legal insurance principles of “modified comparative negligence.” If they can get you to admit you were significantly at fault for the collision, then you may miss out on collecting the damages you deserve.
The truck accident attorneys at Isaacs & Isaacs know what these insurance companies are up to, and we are determined to help you get your life back on track. Call upon us and the team we assemble to guide you through the complex legal principles involved in Illinois truck accident lawsuits.
National Truck Accident Attorneys With a $1 Billion Record
Darryl Isaacs — The Hammer — and the National truck crash team at Isaacs & Isaacs have been fighting for injured victims for over 25 years. Our top priority is justice for big rig and tractor trailer accident victims across the the great state of Illinois and around the country. In Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio alone we have recovered over $1 billion for our clients. Let us bear the court costs of litigation and represent you using the contingency fee model. That means you don’t hold any responsibility to pay court costs or legal expenses unless we win or settle your case.
Isaacs & Isaacs operate nationally on commercial vehicle cases, partnering with state licensed attorneys in Illinois to help provide a quality legal experience. Our trucking offices are found throughout the nearby states of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
Give us a call 24/7 days at 800-800-8888 to get started.
