Chicago Truck Accident Attorneys

Large trucks were involved in 195 fatal traffic accidents in Illinois in 2005, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This makes Illinois the fifth highest state in the U.S. to be home to truck accidents. Although about 75 percent of all trucking accidents were caused by other passenger vehicles, in about 98 percent of all truck accidents, the occupants of the other car, not the truck, are injured or killed.

When a truck or car accident is caused by other drivers, passengers, car manufacturers - due to automotive defects - or any other party's negligence or carelessness, victims may be entitled to compensation for their medical bills, property damage, permanent disabilities, lost wages, and pain and suffering, among other damages.

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one to a wrongful death in a traffic accident, the highly skilled, well respected Chicago personal injury attorneys at Pfaff & Gill, Ltd. invite you to attend a free, no obligation consultation to find out if you have a case and are eligible for a settlement. We are committed to putting our clients' needs first and helping them get through the legal process as efficiently and successfully as possible.

Truck Accidents Cause Severe Injuries

Due to the nature of truck accidents, they can cause devastating personal injuries, including:

Bone fractures
Brain injury
Burns
Disfigurement
Loss of limb
Loss of vision or hearing
Nerve damage
Paraplegia or quadriplegia
Severe lacerations and bruising
Spinal cord injury
Wrongful death

Anyone who suffers severe truck accident injuries in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois should have a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney on his or her side. At Pfaff & Gill, Ltd., we understand truck accident cases, and have secured millions of dollars in settlements and awards for injured clients.

We are one of only two personal injury law firms in Illinois to have recovered more than $10 million in compensation for four of our clients. Our consistent successes, as well as our professionalism, experience and high ethical standards have garnered us a number of industry awards and distinctions, including being named among the top 5 percent of personal injury law firms in Illinois.

Experienced Chicago Truck Accident Lawyers

Our attorneys have successfully represented clients injured in a wide range of truck accidents, including those involving:

Defective design
Driver distraction
Driver fatigue
Driver inexperience
DUI / DWI
Excessive vehicle weight or improperly secured cargo
Improper backing
Improper maintenance
Lack of vehicle safety features, such as under-ride protection guards
Speeding, unsafe lane changes or other traffic law violations
Vehicle equipment failure

Our Chicago truck accident lawyers will investigate the details of the accident, photograph the scene and the vehicles involved, and take statements from witnesses. We will obtain copies of the police report and the truck driver's log. In short, we will determine what caused the truck accident and who is liable for damages. Then, we will pursue the liable parties to ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible.

Contact a Chicago Injury Attorney

Located in downtown Chicago, the personal injury attorneys of Pfaff & Gill, Ltd. represent clients in Cook County and surrounding counties including these communities: Chicago, Cicero, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Orland Park, and Des Plaines. Contact our truck accident lawyers to schedule a FREE discussion of your case.

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Firm News

Bruce Pfaff recently reached a $9,000,000 settlement in a product liability case with the manufacturer of a garage door that catastrophically failed and trapped a 4-year-old boy under the door. Read more.
Bruce Pfaff recently co-authored an article in the CBA Record entitled, "The Right to Submit Questions to Jurors."

Awards & Ratings

Bruce Pfaff was notified of his inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He was elected in the specialties of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. For over a quarter of a century, Best Lawyers® has been regarded – by both the profession and the public – as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.
Bruce Pfaff is currently ranked one of the Top 100 Illinois Lawyers by Super Lawyers and The American Trial Lawyers’ Association
Super Lawyers selected both Michael Gill and Matthew Ports as Rising Stars in Illinois - the top lawyers under 40 years old.
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin has recognized Michael Gill as one of its “40 Lawyers Under 40 To Watch”
Bruce Pfaff has the highest possible ratings given by Martindale Hubbell (“A.V.”) and AVVO.com (“10.0 Superb”)
Michael Gill is rated “9.2 Superb” by AVVO.com and "A.V." by Martindale Hubbell
The Leading Lawyers Network recognizes both Bruce Pfaff and Michael Gill as among the top 5% of lawyers in Illinois in the areas of Personal Injury law and Professional Malpractice law.

Verdicts & Settlements

R.B. v. Garage Door Manufacturer $9,000,000 settlement for the family of a 4-year-old boy who suffered brain injuries after being trapped under a garage door.
L.C. V. Ford Motor Co.
$14,500,000 verdict for a woman who became paraplegic when her 1991 Ford Explorer was rear ended.
K.B. v. Kim
$30,000,000 jury verdict for a six-year-old girl who suffered cerebral palsy due to a delayed emergency cesarean section delivery.
D.B. v. Advocate Medical Group, S.C.
$10,500,000 jury verdict for a 72-year-old woman who suffered an above knee amputation of her leg due to a failure of the emergency room doctor to diagnose bacterial cellulites.

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