Truck accidents are truly catastrophic when measured by the injuries they can cause and the financial fallout for the victim. Weighing 20-30 times more than most passenger vehicles, semi-trucks easily cause devastation. If you are the victim of a truck accident caused by someone else’s negligence, then you may be wondering what damages you are entitled …
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The Chicago truck accident attorneys at Sklare Law Group appreciate the key role that big rigs and the trucking industry play in moving goods and supporting a robust economy. But it is exactly because shipping trucks and truck drivers are busy and in high demand that we also must fight vigilantly for victims’ rights in …
There are many reasons why truck accidents occur. One source is driver error. When a driver of any vehicle makes a mistake or is careless, an accident can result. When it is the driver of a tractor-trailer who acts this way, the resulting damage can be catastrophic. Dangerous Truck Driver Errors Some of the most …
Truck accidents cause some of the most catastrophic injuries each year, leaving hundreds of men and women with permanent disabilities. One form of truck accidents is particularly prone to causing brain damage, decapitation and death: underride truck accidents. Underride collisions happen when a smaller vehicle, typically a car, collides into the side of a commercial …
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Commercial truck drivers are constantly traveling across state lines, so what happens if you’re in a truck accident outside the State of Illinois? You will most likely need to file your claim in the state where the accident occurred, but there are exceptions. Our accident lawyer, Ronald Sklare, explains your rights after an out-of-state truck …
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The maximum weight of a semi-truck is 80,000 pounds, so it’s not surprising that these behemoths are more likely to cause death and catastrophic injury in the event of a crash. What is surprising is the rate at which these fatal accidents occur. In 2012, 3,921 men, women and children lost their lives in truck …
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Sleep-related truck accidents are a well-known problem in Illinois and throughout the United States. Some studies suggest undiagnosed sleep apnea could be one of the causes behind the increasing number of fatal truck accidents. Millions of Americans live with sleep apnea, and up to 20 percent of truck drivers have undiagnosed or untreated mild to …
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