Truck Accidents

What Every Driver Should Know: How Your Actions Can Impact Truck Safety and Your Legal Options After an Accident

March 25, 2026

When a commercial truck crashes, the first place most people look is the truck’s driver. Commercial truck driver error can and does cause crashes. Yet truck drivers aren’t the only drivers on the road who can…

Unseen trauma can be as dangerous for children as physical injuries after a car accident

September 25, 2025

Car accidents are traumatic events for anyone, but when children are involved, the emotional and psychological consequences can be particularly profound. In a city like Chicago, where busy streets and frequent crashes are an unfortunate reality,…

Stolen Amazon Truck Involved in Fatal Crash on I-57 Raises Serious Legal Questions

February 3, 2025

Two fatal crashes on I-57 in Cook County left multiple people dead and several others injured. In the first, a stolen Amazon delivery truck taken from the company’s Matteson fulfillment center was involved. Police reported at…

Teen Driver Crashes into Semi-Trailer Truck After Fleeing Traffic Stop in Chicago Suburb

December 30, 2024

A high-speed collision in Arlington Heights has brought attention to the dangers of reckless driving and its broader implications for road safety. A teenage driver, fleeing a traffic stop in neighboring Prospect Heights, crashed into a…

Spotlight on Trends: Illinois Sees Uptick in Truck Accidents

November 18, 2024

Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals a concerning trend in truck accidents, with a 76 percent increase in fatalities nationwide since 2009. Illinois is among the states with the steepest rise…

Types of Crashes on Illinois Highway I-64

September 30, 2024

Interstate 64 (I-64) in Illinois is a vital artery for truck travel, acting as a significant conduit for freight and commercial transportation across the state and beyond. Its heavy usage by large trucks makes it a…

Post-Accident Investigations: How Black Box Data Helps in Illinois

May 29, 2024

Accidents involving semi-trucks and other large commercial trucks can cause serious, life-altering injuries. Bringing an Illinois personal injury claim allows truck accident victims to recover damages for medical expenses, property damage, and other collision-related costs. In…

How Distracted Driving Can Cause Serious Injuries or Fatal Car Accidents

May 15, 2024

Distracted driving is a peril we all face on the road, yet its forms are as varied as they are dangerous. Weaving through traffic with a smartphone in hand, or lost in deep thought about the…

Point of Impact: Who’s at Fault in Head-On Truck Accidents on Chicago’s Roads?

May 13, 2024

Tragic accidents on the roads of Chicago serve as stark reminders of the dangers commuters and truck drivers face daily. A recent fatal collision between a box truck and a semi-truck on Route 53 in Long…

Overturned and Overwhelmed: Navigating the Legal and Insurance Process Post Chicago Semi-Truck Rollover

May 8, 2024

The streets of Chicago are often crowded with vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including semi-trucks navigating their way through busy traffic. With the sheer volume of vehicles on the road, accidents are an unfortunate reality.…