Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer

Fighting for Full Compensation for Truck Accident Victims in Illinois

Morici, Longo & Associates represents truck accident victims in Chicago. Commercial truck crashes often cause catastrophic injuries, and we handle claims for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. We also file wrongful death lawsuits for families who lose a loved one in a truck accident.

Contact our Chicago truck accident lawyers to discuss your case and preserve evidence. Our firm provides direct client support backed by the resources needed to pursue complex trucking claims.

Begin your truck accident claim with a free consultation! Contact our firm at (312) 779-0366 to schedule yours with a skilled truck accident attorney in Chicago.

Understanding Truck Accidents in Chicago: Local Insights and Resources

Chicago truck accidents can happen in heavy traffic and crowded neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Chinatown, and they can leave victims with serious injuries after a car accident involving a commercial vehicle. Even with ongoing safety efforts, collisions still occur, and knowing your rights matters.

Chicago truck accidents often involve driver fatigue, poor maintenance, overloaded cargo, aggressive driving, or other unsafe driving on congested routes. Crashes on the Dan Ryan Expressway, the Kennedy, and I 55 can cause severe injuries, long traffic closures, and fast disappearing evidence.

After a truck wreck, preserve evidence and document the scene, injuries, and vehicle damage as soon as possible. We review the crash report, identify all liable parties, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Who May Be Liable After a Truck Accident in Chicago

A truck crash on I 90 94 or Lake Shore Drive can involve more than the driver. Liability may include the trucking company, a freight broker or shipper, a maintenance or repair provider, a parts manufacturer, or a government entity responsible for road design or maintenance in Cook County. These cases can also overlap with hit run accidents or uber and lyt accidents when multiple vehicles and insurance policies are involved.

Insurers for each party often act quickly to limit exposure. We secure driver logs, electronic data, maintenance records, and company policies before they are lost. We also document the medical impact and economic losses so the claim reflects how the crash affected work, daily function, and long term recovery.

How We Handle Truck Accident Cases From Start to Finish

After a truck accident, we take over the claim process and manage insurer communications. We start by reviewing your account and any photos or documents you have, then obtain the police report, contact witnesses, and request key trucking records such as driver logs, electronic data, maintenance files, and company policies.

We document your injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, and future care needs through medical records, then calculate damages including medical costs, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering. We send a demand package and negotiate with the insurers. If a fair settlement is not offered, we file suit in the appropriate Illinois court and prepare the case for trial while keeping you updated on decisions and deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do I Have to Bring a Truck Accident Claim in Illinois?

Illinois law sets time limits for filing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, and those limits can vary based on the facts of the case. Because evidence can fade and deadlines can pass without warning, it is wise to talk with a lawyer as soon as you can after a truck crash. An attorney can review your situation, identify which time limits may apply, and help you take steps to protect your rights.

What Should I Bring to My First Meeting About a Truck Accident?

For an initial consultation, it helps to gather any documents you already have, such as the police report, insurance information, medical records or discharge papers, photographs of the scene and vehicles, and contact details for witnesses. If you do not have all of this information yet, you can still meet with a lawyer to discuss what happened. The firm can then help you track down additional records and evidence as the case moves forward.

Will My Truck Accident Case Go to Trial?

Many truck accident claims are resolved through settlement, but some do proceed to trial if the parties cannot agree on a fair outcome. Whether a case goes to court depends on factors such as the strength of the evidence, the amount of damages at issue, and the willingness of the insurance company to negotiate reasonably. You and your attorney can discuss the potential paths in your case and decide together how to move ahead based on your goals and comfort level.

Common Types Of Driver Error in Truck Accidents

There are a number of people and contributing factors that can result in a truck accident. The most common cause of truck accidents, however, is driver error. In fact, according to a national statistic, truck driver error is ten times more likely to cause a truck accident than any other contributing factor.

Some common types of truck driver error include:

• Driving for more hours than what is permitted
• Driving while fatigued
• Influence of drugs and/or alcohol
• Speeding or driving recklessly
• Texting or talking on the phone
• Unfamiliarity with the route

In addition to driver error, manufacturing mistakes, equipment failure, hazardous roads, and poor weather conditions can all lead to a truck accident. Regardless of what caused the accident, we work tirelessly to ensure the negligent party is held responsible and to help the client recover the compensation he or she deserves. 

Contact Our Chicago Truck Accident Attorney Today

When you hire our firm, we will work tirelessly to help you recover compensation for any injury-related costs you endured, including medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damage, rehabilitation costs, funeral expenses, and more. 

If you are wondering what working with our Chicago truck accident team looks like, you can expect the following:

• Clear communication from day one so you understand how the process works and what information we need from you.
• Thorough investigation of the crash, including review of police reports, scene evidence, and information from trucking and insurance companies.
• Ongoing coordination with your medical providers to document your injuries, treatment, and future needs in a way that supports your claim.
• Careful preparation of your claim so that negotiations with the insurer reflect the full impact the truck accident has had on your life.

Whether you were the passenger of another vehicle, riding a bicycle, operating a motorcycle, or crossing the street, our team will stop at nothing to right the wrongs that have been done to you. Do not wait to take legal action today.

When your well-being has been compromised, work with our Chicago truck accident lawyer! Contact our firm today to begin. Call (312) 779-0366 today!