Evanston Truck Accident Lawyers
Having a strong truck accident injury claim is extremely important because you need the financial compensation you’re owed. Financial compensation can replace medical bills, lost wages, and other related damages that happened to you as a result of the injury. But building a case that will stand up against the big guys is very difficult, and you’ll need Evanston truck accident lawyers to help you through the process.
Collisions with large trucks can happen anytime, anywhere, whether you are driving the twelve miles to downtown Chicago, through Skokie, out to Wilmette, or even on your way out to Lake Michigan for a day on the water. If your truck accident happened anywhere in the Chicagoland area, call the Evanston personal injury lawyers at Lerner and Rowe today.
Our number is 708-222-2222, but you can also reach out through filling out this FREE online form or using LiveChat. We have representatives available 24/7 to schedule a completely free case evaluation and consultation for you, so don’t wait to reach out.
Why Do You Need the Evanston Truck Accident Lawyers from Lerner and Rowe?
You need to hire an Evanston truck accident lawyer for many reasons, but the top two are:
- You deserve to have a professional handle your case so that you can focus on recovery.
- We focus on handling insurance companies who go out of their way to undervalue your claim.
Truck accident injury cases are complicated, and it’s just not the time to try your hand at building and defending your own claim. After all, you probably have multiple severe injuries, like broken bones, head trauma, and more. At this time, it’s best to focus as much of your energy as possible on recovery while handing off the details of your case to a capable attorney.
Types of Evanston Semi-Truck Accident Claims We Represent
Here at Lerner and Rowe, we handle cases like these common Evanston, IL accidents very often:
- Wide-turn accidents or squeeze play accidents
- Underride accidents
- Jackknife
- Rollover
- Tire blowouts
- Rear-end collisions
- Head-on collisions
- Collisions with a vehicle traveling in a blind spot
- T-bones
- Side-swipes
- Spilled cargo accidents or lost load accidents
- Brake failure accidents
We don’t just help victims who have been injured in these types of accidents. We can also help the families of those who passed away due to another party’s negligent or reckless actions. This is called a wrongful death, and we focus solely on this area of law along with personal injury. So, if your family member recently passed due to a truck accident injury, call us right away to obtain sensitive and capable legal representation.
Causes of Evanston Large Truck Crashes
In 2022, there were 167 semi-truck accidents in Illinois. This was an increase from 128 in 2021. Some potential causes of fatal semi-truck accidents include:
- Brake-checking
- Inexperience
- Reckless driving
- Aggressive driving
- Poor training
- Unrealistic expectations from trucking companies
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Speeding
- Poor road signage
- Tailgating
- Improperly loaded freight
Determining causation will tell us who we need to sue for your financial compensation. It’s important to remember that whoever you sue, it will not be the individual paying out-of-pocket. Rather, the liable individual’s insurance company will foot the bill.
In the case of a truck accident claim, if a trucker was negligent, the trucking company will be liable due to the vicarious doctrine. But the trucking company’s insurance provider will be the one we will negotiate with.
What Are The Time Limits to File a Claim Following an Evanston Truck Accident?
According to the Illinois statute of limitations, victims of Evanston truck accidents have a minimal amount of time to file a claim. Your actual deadline will depend on the specific details of your case. And so, you will need to talk to a professional attorney to know exactly what your options are. Reach out to Lerner and Rowe and tell us the details of your case during your free case evaluation and consultation.
Choose the Lerner and Rowe Team of Evanston Truck Accident Lawyers
You should choose to call Lerner and Rowe for assistance with your Evanston truck accident case for many reasons, but namely:
- We offer 24/7 legal help and excellent communications
- We believe in your case so much that we take on all the risk and ask for no upfront fees
- There is absolutely no charge until we win your case
Don’t wait to get legal assistance, as insurance company and truck company representatives may appear at your hospital bed to pressure you into taking a claim far lower than you are owed. Instead, seek out high-quality representation through Lerner and Rowe.
Contact Lerner and Rowe Today
Our number is 708-222-2222, but you can also fill out this FREE online form or use LiveChat to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. But, remember to act fast, as your statute of limitations deadline might be approaching. Call us anytime, day or night, and get your Evanston truck accident claim started today.