Learn why the independent contractor defense usually fails in Illinois truck accident cases involving owner-operators under federal leasing regulations 49 CFR 376.12 and 390.5.
Should you accept a trucking insurer's first offer? Understand what signing a release means legally and what evidence is still missing before you decide.
Wide right turn truck crashes in Chicago trap cyclists in a deadly squeeze gap. Illinois law under 625 ILCS 5/11-801 sets driver turning duties.
Illinois allows punitive damages against trucking companies for willful and wanton conduct, like falsifying logs or ignoring known safety violations. Learn when they apply and how a Survival Act claim can preserve them in wrongful death cases.
When a trucking company investigator arrives after an accident, they have a litigation interest. Learn about 49 CFR 390.15, Illinois spoliation law, and preservation letters.
A garbage truck accident claim in Chicago depends on who owns the truck. City DSS trucks trigger a 1-year deadline under 745 ILCS 10/8-101. Private haulers follow FMCSA rules.
A rear ended by semi truck claim involves federal brake regulations, employer liability, EDR data, and stopping distances 40% longer than a car. Learn why these cases differ.
Understand how truck accident lawyer contingency fees work in Illinois, the difference between attorney fees and case costs, and what to ask before you hire.
Illinois's modified comparative fault rule lets you recover damages even if partly at fault in a truck crash, as long as your fault stays at or below 50 percent.