Trucks are massive vehicles with large blind spots, or areas where they cannot see your vehicle. If a truck driver backs into you, you could face serious injuries and long-term complications.
At Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., our backing truck accident lawyer in Chicago offers the reliable legal guidance you need in these challenging cases. Talk to our Chicago truck accident lawyer today. We have more than 75 years of combined experience.
How Our Chicago Backing Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You
When you are suffering from serious injuries and losses due to the negligence of another person, you deserve legal representation.
Our Chicago personal injury lawyers know that there is a lot on the line in these accidents, and we bring the same fierce fight to every case.
There are several ways our legal team will help you:
- Investigate your case. We start by evaluating all the factors that contributed to your accident and injuries, including evidence from police reports, dashcam footage, and accident video. Our legal team will determine which parties played a role in this accident and hold them fully accountable.
- Understand your losses. We then begin to calculate your losses, looking at every way in which you are suffering due to the negligence of another party. That includes physical, emotional, and financial implications from this incident.
- Negotiate a fair level of compensation. Our experience as Chicago truck accident lawyers enables our legal team to negotiate with confidence. Most of our cases settle in our client’s favor. If that does not happen, expect us to go to court to fight for your rights.
You have an advocate in our experienced and compassionate team. We bring years of experience and dedication to every case we handle. You can count on The Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. to be open and honest with you about all of your legal rights.
Why Hire a Chicago Backing Truck Accident Attorney
Truck backing accidents can be complex. Proving your right to compensation can be challenging in every one of these cases. There are several reasons why you need a lawyer on your side:
- Navigating federal laws is complex. At the heart of many of these accidents are violations of federal truck regulations. Our attorneys will explore these risks, build a case for you against the driver and other responsible parties, and maximize your compensation.
- Your losses are severe. Many victims of truck backing accidents suffer complicated and life-threatening injuries. Your life could be forever changed. You need to maximize compensation to meet new needs.
- Insurance companies are aggressive. They will do all they can to limit the compensation they pay you. They may even trick you into settling before you know your losses. Your attorney protects you.
You may be unsure whether you need an attorney to file a claim after this type of accident and injury, but we encourage you to set up a free, no-obligation consultation with us anyway.
Let us review your case and claim, provide you with insight into what your case may be worth, and offer guidance on your next steps. If you decide not to do so, you do not have to move forward with us, but you will know what to expect in your claim process.
Why Truck Backing Accidents Happen
Today’s trucks have numerous tools and technologies on board to minimize risks to drivers sharing the road with them. Yet many preventable accidents still occur on Chicago roadways.
Some of the most common causes of these accidents include:
- Distracted drivers fail to pay attention to changing road conditions
- Poorly maintained vehicles with camera systems that do not operate
- Driver fatigue makes it hard for a driver to pay attention to the roadway
- Cargo-related accidents due to visibility or losses on the roadway
- Intoxication from drug or alcohol use
As your backing truck accident attorney in Chicago, expect us to investigate all potential causes of your accident, allowing us to understand who violated your rights and who should pay for your losses.
In many situations, this can include the truck driver, the company loading the cargo, and the trucking company itself. We will work to gather evidence from commercial truck black boxes, dash cameras, and witness statements to verify exactly what happened in your case.
Damages in Truck Accident Cases
Our team can help you determine what your losses are after an accident like this. We will examine all types of injuries you have, including physical and emotional trauma, and then work with you to consider the long-term implications you are facing. Expect us to be thorough in evaluating your losses.
Common damages in these cases include:
- Medical bills associated with emergency and ongoing medical care
- Loss of wages and earnings due to being unable to work
- Loss of earning capacity if you cannot go back to the same job
- Property damage to replace or repair your car and other damaged assets
- Pain and suffering from the entire experience
- Mental anguish and emotional trauma from the event
There is no average claim for backing truck accident injuries, but you should never settle your case until you know what your losses are and you reach maximum recovery. We do not encourage you to speak to the insurance company until you know what all of these losses are.
However, you can speak to our team immediately, and we can start working on your claim. Read our client testimonials to learn more.
Act Before the Statute of Limitations Runs Out
Under Illinois law (735 ILCS 5/13-202), victims of personal injuries like this have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. However, acting now helps preserve evidence and protect your rights to fair compensation.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. Today
Set up a free consultation with Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., now to learn more about your rights in these cases.
Our Chicago backing truck accident lawyer brings years of experience and dedication to your case. Contact us now for immediate legal guidance and representation.
