How Truck Accidents Occur
If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, you want to know why and you want to know how. From brake failure to simple driver fatigue, there are a lot of potential causes. But whatever the reason, you deserve answers and you deserve compensation.
At Clancy Law, our truck accident lawyers can help you understand the causes of truck accidents in Illinois and conduct a thorough investigation into your case. With more than 75 years of experience, we are ready to take care of your legal concerns, so you can focus on your recovery.
When your accident with a truck gets cleaned up, you could lose important evidence. The sooner you contact our attorneys, the sooner we can get to the scene to gather the information we need to build your case.
There are a lot of things that can go wrong for semi trucks on the road. Our lawyers will work with accident reconstruction experts, engineers and forensic investigators, in order to conduct a thorough investigation of your truck accident. We will carefully consider the full range of possible causes of your accident, including:
- Distraction: Taking new orders and looking for the best possible route, truck drivers have a lot of information to consider while on the road. But a driver distracted by maps or an on-board computer is a dangerous driver.
- Fatigue: Truck drivers are paid by the mile, so the longer they are on the road, the more money they make. There are federal laws to keep their hours in check, but many drivers find ways to ignore or avoid these laws.
- Equipment failure: Trucking companies often delay service or space service dates too far apart in order to save money and keep trucks on the road longer.
- Drug and alcohol use: Many drivers self medicate to help them stay awake on the road. But the use of drugs and alcohol can be disastrous.
Insurance Issues
Even if you have determined the cause of your truck accident, you still have to figure out whether the driver's insurance or the trucking company's insurance is responsible. With more than 40 years of insurance defense experience, attorney Wendell Clancy understands how these cases work and can guide you through the recovery process.
Get Answers Today
Do not wait to get answers after your truck accident. We handle all truck accident claims on a contingency basis, so there are no fees until we get you the compensation you deserve. With offices in St. Charles and Chicago, we are ready to start your investigation. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation and learn more.
