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.
