According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), there were over 12,200 truck accidents in 2018, which resulted in over 2,500 reported injuries and fatalities. After a Calumet City truck accident, you may not know where to turn for help.
Collisions with trucks are different than those involving passenger vehicles since multiple parties can be found responsible for your injuries. For this reason, you may want to consider working with a Calumet City truck accident lawyer to pursue the compensation you need to move on.
If you or a loved one were injured in a truck accident, a lawyer can help you pursue any awards for which you may be entitled. Call our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC today for a free consultation.
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Driving a Truck Requires Special Care
There is a good reason why those who drive semi-trucks and other types of large vehicles require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to do so legally. Driving a commercial truck requires a certain level of skill, and it also requires a special level of responsibility on the part of the driver.
The driver of a large truck must:
Be able to maneuver the truck safely and effectively.
Be able to stay awake and focused for long periods of driving in a variety of road conditions.
Have the ability to recognize warning signs that a truck is not performing as it should and requires inspection and necessary repairs.
Have a clean driving record.
Abstain from drug use while driving, including the use of over-the-counter stimulants.
Truck drivers that do not adhere to these responsibilities become a danger to themselves and others.
When you work with a Calumet City truck accident lawyer from The Kryder Law Group, LLC, we can conduct an investigation that determines what action or behavior by the trucker caused your accident. We can do this by examining the driver’s logbook, speaking with their employer, or consulting third-party expert opinions. If we determine that the trucker acted negligently, and therefore caused your accident, we may be able to hold them liable for your damages.
The Responsibilities of Private and Public Trucking Companies
Those who oversee hiring and employee management for trucking entities have just as much responsibility to protect the public as the drivers themselves.
Among the steps that an employer can take to promote the safety of their employees and other motorists include:
Instilling a clear set of guidelines for safe driving amongst the driver fleet.
Conducting background checks of prospective employees’ driving records and criminal histories.
Providing necessary training to ensure that drivers understand and adhere to appropriate conduct standards.
Regularly inspecting trucks, implementing repairs regardless of the expense, and instructing drivers on how to spot potential safety hazards within their vehicle.
Collectively, these steps by truck drivers and their employers can help minimize the risk of causing a collision.
Call our team at The Kryder Law Group, LLC today to discuss your case and whether you are eligible to move forward with a civil action.
A Lawyer Will Look for Negligence in Your Case
Negligence is the key term that generally determines whether somebody has grounds to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Negligence generally occurs when a motorist such as a truck driver:
Fails to operate their vehicle in a safe, responsible manner.
Injures you because of their careless or reckless actions.
A lawyer will analyze the details of your case, collect any available evidence, and determine the role negligence played in your accident. From there, they can begin the process of negotiating for a fair settlement on your behalf.
What a Calumet City Truck Accident Lawyer Can Do for You
You may consider your lawyer as the guide for your case, handling these legal aspects of your accident while you recover from your injuries.
A lawyer can handle the details of your claim, including:
Reaching out to the involved insurance companies to negotiate for a fair settlement.
Collecting evidence to assign liability to whatever individual or entity was responsible for your losses.
Determining a course of action that promotes financial recovery.
Corresponding with the legal counsel for the responsible party (or parties).
Representing you in court, if we cannot reach a settlement agreement.
According to the Illinois General Assembly, you have two years from the date of your accident or your loved one’s passing to move forward with recovering compensation. With this element in mind, you may not have a long time to act. We suggest speaking with a legal professional as soon as you are able to begin the process of pursuing compensation from the negligent party.
The Kryder Law Group, LLC Works on a Contingency Basis
Our team understands that following an accident, you are likely burdened with medical bills, lost wages, and other financial stressors. For this reason, The Kryder Law Group, LLC works on contingency. What this means for our clients is that we do not request payment for our rendered services until the successful conclusion of your case, and from there, we take our fees out of the compensation we get for you.
Your case is just as important to us as it is to you. If we cannot successfully represent your interests, whether that be in or out of court, then we do not get paid, and you owe us nothing.
Call Our Calumet City Truck Accident Attorneys at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Today
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a truck accident, you should not have to pay for accident-related expenses out of pocket. A Calumet City truck accident lawyer at the Kryder Law Group, LLC can serve as your legal advocate while also building a case that promotes your best interests.
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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