A GUIDE TO WHEELING

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Wheeling, Illinois, is home to nearly 40,000 residents.

The city sees heavy traffic each day on:

I-94

As many truck drivers use the Tri-State Throughway.

& I-294

According to the National Safety Council, every year there are:

5,000

Fatal truck crashes

APPROXIMATELY

100,000

Injury truck crashes

AND OVER

Large trucks are less than 5% of registered vehicles nationwide and only 8% of total miles driven but are disproportionately involved in passenger vehicle occupant injuries and fatalities.

The threat of large trucks

i

In Illinois

In 2023, there were 11,105 tractor-trailer crashes killing 122 people and injuring over 2,000 others. 

Of fatal crashes occur in urban areas.

53%

Truck Accidents in Cook & Lake Counties

5,220

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in 2023, in Cook County, there were:

Accidents involving tractor-trailers

336

And, in 2023, in Lake County, there were:

Accidents involving tractor-trailers

Truck accidents can be severe

Factors like size and weight make deaths and severe injuries more likely in a truck crash.

Common  Truck Accident Injuries

Head & Brain Injuries

Severe traumatic brain injuries can be permanently debilitating, affecting motor control or organ function.

1

Neck, Back, & Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injury can cause paralysis, and damage to the back and neck can cause ongoing pain, even if the spinal cord is not damaged.

2

Broken Bones & Tissue Damage

The intense forces generated by a large truck crash can break bones and damage nerves, muscles, and soft tissues.

3

During a crash, the risk of a fire increases. Electrical components may short out. Gasoline may ignite. If a fire occurs, severe burn injuries can result.

4

Burn  Injuries

Time Limits for Illinois Truck Accident Lawsuits

Truck Accident Claims

In Illinois, an injured person typically has two years from the date of injury to file a truck accident claim in court. 

i

After a Wheeling trucking accident, an attorney can help victims and their surviving loved ones recover compensation for their damages.

Damages

Past, current, and future medical expenses

Economic Damages cover financial losses:

Lost wages

Lost earning capacity

Pain and suffering

Non-Economic Damages focus on  non-financial losses:

Loss of enjoyment  of life

Emotional effects of scarring or disfigurement

Seeking compensation from those responsible for your injuries is crucial to ensuring you have the financial support you need.

LEARN MORE

If you believe you may have grounds for a truck accident lawsuit, contact Briskman Briskman & Greenberg for a free, confidential consultation.

WE TAKE YOUR INJURY PERSONALLY

877.595.4878

We promise that you do not have to pay fees unless you win.

Speak Directly to an Attorney