Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can lead to severe injuries or death. Drivers of much smaller vehicles who are contending with commercial trucks on the roads are at risk of being involved in a serious accident.

Truck drivers and their employers have responsibilities that are meant to ensure safety on our roads. To learn more about truck driver requirements and employer responsibilities, visit our article library. 

Common causes of truck accidents may include: 

• Drivers who are not qualified or properly trained;
• Drivers who are going over the speed limit in order to stick to a deadline;
• Driver impairment;
• A driver falling asleep at the wheel or being inattentive after driving for a lengthy time;
• Truck is loaded over capacity;
• Heavy loads on truck are not properly secured;
• Failure to inspect truck prior to driving to ensure the safety and security of the vehicle;
• Reckless driving;
• Equipment failure; and
• Weather conditions. 

If you or someone you love has experienced a Chicago truck accident, you should contact an Illinois truck crash attorney. An attorney will help you determine negligence and receive the compensation that you may be due.

Hiring a Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer

Even experienced, safe drivers run the risk of being involved in a serious Illinois truck accident. Beyond your initial recovery, injuries in these types of accidents are often serious and result in permanent disability or disfigurement which can cause loss of the ability to work, years of rehabilitation, serious medical bills, and have a significant impact on your life.

A Chicago truck accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois truck accident claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080