Are you looking for an Illinois truck accident attorney who will fight for you? Our attorneys are licensed in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Illinois and we have handled truck accident cases across the United States.
For 30 years, our attorneys have fought hard for victims of catastrophic Illinois truck accidents. Through that work we have gained experience with and knowledge of Illinois trucking laws and we bring that experience and knowledge to bear every time we represent a truck accident victim from the prairie state.
Locations Near Illinois:
717 Madison Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43604
(419) 243-1010
Toll Free: (800) 628-4500
Southfield, Michigan:
24750 Lahser Road
Southfield, Michigan 48033-6044
(313) 962-3666
Toll Free: (800) 628-4500
The driver of a tractor trailer unaware he’d been rear-ended by a passenger vehicle drove about two blocks before realizing a Hyundai was wedged beneath his trailer, according to the Daily Chronicle. The accident occurred on Sunday, Feb. 19, on … [Read more]
Read more >Since New Year’s Day, truck drivers travelling on many non-interstate highways in Illinois have been able to hit higher speeds after new state law went into effect in 2012. According to the Quad-City Times, Senate Bill 1913 raised the speed … [Read more]
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I am honored that West Thompson—the world’s largest publisher of legal books—asked me to write this multi-volume book on truck accident law in 2004. I had already begun the project for my own reference. My book includes the federal regulations that are the same in each state for interstate tractor-trailer crashes, as well as state law that differs in areas, like whether there are monetary limits or “caps” in the lawsuit, whether you can receive punitive damages, and the varying technical requirements for filing a lawsuit.
I have handled cases across the country. I am licensed in several states, and have local counsel in many states who I trust and work with closely. Select your state to learn more:
Helping truck accident victims is my life's work. I work tirelessly to see that my clients receive the maximum compensation for their loss.
Or contact me online. All information is kept confidential. I will not accept a case in a state where I'm not ethically permitted under the circumstances.
Are you looking for an Illinois truck accident attorney? I have tried and won truck accident cases across the country, working as co-counsel with top-notch attorneys screened for quality, knowledge and results. In these cases, my clients get the benefits of having two firms work for them while only paying one fee. When I join a local attorney as co-counsel, it doesn't cost the client a penny more. Trials can be the best way to maximize rewards. I spend a lot of time in the courtroom and if you want me to, I will take your case all the way. Contact me for a free consultation.
I regularly engage in continuing legal education presentations around the country, including the following events in or near Illinois:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Title 49, Parts 350-399) govern all vehicles engaged in interstate traffic.
There are some situations where a tractor-trailer or other commercial motor vehicle is involved in only intrastate travel. For example, an appliance store in Cicero may own a truck that only makes in-state deliveries.
The Illinois Department of Public Safety has adopted Title 49, Parts 382, 383, 384, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, and 399 of the federal regulations.
Your truck accident case may be larger than you think. My experience often enables me to maximize awards, well beyond what the co-counsel originally expected. My book Litigating Truck Accident Cases, published by West Publishing, is considered the definitive work on handling truck accident cases. Contact me if you are seeking co-counsel on your case.
Fatal Truck Accidents: 178 per year
Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 5,403 per year
Accident Locales: 44%(Rural), 56%(Urban)
Carrier Fact: 35% of Illinois' truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not Illinois.
In 82% of Illinois' truck accidents, weather conditions were NOT a factor.
Interstate 24: Its southern terminus in Tennessee and a northern one in Illinois, I - 24 spends 36 miles in southern Illinois.
Interstate 39: Spending 139 miles in Illinois, I-39 travels from Wisconsin to Illinois passing through the cities of Normal and Rockford.
Interstate 55: A major north/south route through America's heartland, I-55 spans the girth from Louisiana to Chicago where it is known as the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. Its journey through the Land of Lincoln includes 313 Illinois miles.
Interstate 57: While most of I-57 (358 miles) is contained within Illinois, its entire route travels from Missouri to Chicago.
Interstate 64: A significant east/west route, I-64 spans the distance from Missouri to Virginia spending 131 miles in Illinois where it travels contiguous with I-55 and I-70 through East St. Louis.
Interstate 70: A nearly continent-wide behemoth, I-70 travels from Utah to Baltimore spending 156 miles in Illinois where it intersects I-57 in Effingham.
Interstate 72: From Mark Twain's beloved Hannibal, Missouri to Champaign, Illinois, I-72 is an important regional route. Its 182 Illinois miles include the cities of Springfield and Decatur.
Interstate 74: A key route linking Iowa farmland to cities such as Cincinnati to the east, I-74 spends 221 miles in Illinois where it passes through the cities of Peoria, Champaign, Normal and Bloomington.
Interstate 80: America's second longest highway, I-80 spans our midsection from San Francisco to New Jersey. Its 111 Illinois miles include Chicago's southern suburbs, including the city of Joliet.
Interstate 88: I-88 is a 143-mile route running from Chicago to Moline.
Interstate 90: The longest of America's Interstates, stretches from Seattle to Boston. Its 123 miles in Illinois pass through Chicago, Elgin and Rockford where it is known variously as the Kennedy and Dan Ryan Expressways, the Northwest Tollway, and the Chicago Skyway.
Interstate 94: I-94 is a vital link between America's Great Lakes and Intermountain regions from Michigan to Montana. Its 61 miles in Illinois swing near the Chicago suburbs of Skokie, Waukegan, Calumet City and Highland Park.
Adams - Boone - Carroll - Champaign - Clark - Clinton - Coles - Cook - De Kalb -- De Witt -- Du Page - Effingham - Ford - Grundy - Henry - Iroquois - Jackson -- Jo Daviess - Kane - Kankakee - Kendall -- La Salle - Lake - Livingston - Logan - Madison - Marshall - Mason - Mchenry - Mclean - Montgomery - Ogle -- Peoria -- Piatt -- Rock Island -- Sangamon -- St Clark -- Stark - Stephenson - Tazewell -- Vermilion -- Whiteside -- Will -- Winnebago
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