Truck Accidents

People often take for granted that they have the driving ability to keep themselves safe on the road. They may fail to consider how the conduct of others could put them at risk. Even the best driver could get hurt in a collision caused by someone who falls asleep at...

When a semi-truck or similar commercial vehicle collides with a passenger vehicle, there is little question about who will face the most serious consequences from the crash. The smaller vehicle will likely suffer significant damage, while the larger vehicle may not...

No one could have survived that, yet some do. It is a horrific traffic crash known as an underride collision in which a smaller vehicle skids under the back or side of an 18-wheel large truck. The impact of the crash often leads to the top of the car, pick-up or SUV...

Illinois is unquestionably on any short list of states with diverse, heavy and nonstop traffic flow. Millions of drivers routinely jockey for position on Illinois streets, freeways and interstate corridors. And their vehicles are of virtually every description,...

You’re no stranger to the sight of semi-trucks traveling between the major hubs in the Midwest, but it can be hard to know what went wrong when one of those encounters ended in an accident. Large trucks may be marvels in hauling freight, but those that are operating...

When a truck operator's negligence causes you harm in an accident, you need to prove how the driver’s carelessness resulted in your injuries. Whether the truck operator ran a red light or was speeding, your claim must show how the driver’s actions resulted in a...