No one needs to tell you that all traffic accidents are extremely dangerous and can lead to immense loss. The fact of the matter is, however, that truck accidents – for a range of primary reasons – elevate the involved risk considerably. If you’ve been injured by a truck driver’s negligence, don’t wait to seek the help you need from an experienced Chicago area truck accident attorney.Â
Trucks are massive machines that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, and the occupants of the comparatively tiny cars that share the road with them simply don’t stand much of a chance when it comes to safety. Consider the following statistics shared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a recent year:Â
There is a range of factors that make truck accidents both more likely and more dangerous, including:
Truck drivers and trucking companies are responsible for safely accounting for all these risk factors and more, and when they fail to do so, life-threatening truck accidents can happen.Â
While trucking companies often share liability when it comes to truck accidents, many truck accidents are caused directly by truck driver negligence, which can come in any of the following forms:
If you’ve been injured by a truck driver’s negligence, the physical, financial, and emotional losses you experience can be overwhelming, including:
Truck accidents are some of the deadliest accidents on our roads, and obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled after being injured by a truck driver’s negligence is critical to your recovery. The seasoned truck accident attorneys at SAM LAW OFFICE LLC – proudly serving the greater Chicago area – have an imposing track record of successfully defending the legal rights of clients like you. Your claim and your recovery are important, so please don’t wait to reach out and contact us for more information today. Â
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