Each Bloomington truck accident lawyer in our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, provides skilled legal assistance to victims of truck accidents in Bloomington and across Illinois. We are committed to pursuing justice and securing financial compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial suffering when the accident was caused by the recklessness of another person.
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Why Do I Need a Bloomington Accident Attorney?
Why Do Truck Accidents Happen?
Truck accidents often occur due to factors like driver error, driver fatigue, inadequate maintenance, overloaded vehicles, a defective truck part, or poor road conditions. Distracted driving and speeding are also significant contributors to car accidents and large truck crashes. These accidents often result in serious injuries, catastrophic injuries, and fatalities due to the size and weight of commercial trucks.
Common Injuries from Semi-Truck Accidents
Because of the size and weight difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, the injuries sustained in truck accident cases can be catastrophic. Common injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), broken bones, internal organ damage, severe burns,emotional trauma (PTSD), and other severe injuries and fatalities.
Seeking Legal Help after a Truck Accident
If you have been seriously injured in a truck accident in Bloomington, it is crucial to seek legal help to file your truck accident claim. Each experienced truck accident attorney at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers has the knowledge and resources to investigate your case, collect evidence, and determine liability.
Our truck accident lawyers will work diligently on your personal injury claim and negotiate with the insurance company to ensure you receive fair compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Who May Be Held Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident Case?
An IL truck accident lawyer can determine liable parties:
Truck driver: if negligence or improper conduct occurred.
Trucking company: can be accountable for their truck drivers’ actions.
The vehicle manufacturer: if vehicle defects caused the accident.
The cargo loader: liable for an improperly loaded truck.
Government entities: May be liable for accidents due to poor roads.
Types of Compensation for Truck Crash Injuries
Victims of truck accidents may be entitled to compensation. These can include but are not limited to:
medical bills and medical expenses,
lost wages,
pain and suffering,
property damage, and, in some cases,
punitive damages.
Bloomington truck accident lawyers can help identify all potential compensation sources in personal injury cases.
Can I Recover Damages if I Was Partially at Fault for the Accident?
Yes, Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover damages as long as you were less than 50% at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
What Is My Case Worth?
An experienced truck accident lawyer assesses the value of Bloomington truck accident cases by considering the severity of the accident victims’ injuries, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and potential punitive damages. They also account for any long-term effects the accident may have on your life.
Contact a Bloomington Truck Accident Lawyer Today
During a free consultation with a Bloomington truck accident attorney, your case will be reviewed, potential legal strategies will be discussed, and your questions will be answered.
The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers operates on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis, ensuring you pay nothing unless we secure a settlement or judgment in your favor.
Get help from a Bloomington 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.
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