Truck Accidents

The Lawyers You Need & Deserve

Birth Injury

$12.0 Million

A mother was given excessive Pitocin during labor which caused brain damage to her newborn child. Shortly after filing the lawsuit, the hospital and doctor offered $12 million to settle the case. This money will be used to take care of the child and give her as full a life as possible under the circumstances.

Birth Injury

$10.0 Million

A routine ultrasound taken just prior to her due date showed that the twins were in fetal distress and emergency procedures needed to be undertaken. The radiologist misread the ultrasound noting it was normal. One of the infants was stillborn at birth and the other infant suffered profound brain damage until the time of his death at the age of 7. The hospital and doctor settled the case for $10 million.

Injured Worker

$8.3 Million

Carpenter was installing panels at a local job site and fell from a hydraulic lift resulting in serious injuries.

Emergency Room Error

$8.0 Million

A woman was mistakenly given a death penalty drug when she was admitted to a hospital with a stomach ache. The drug, which is a paralytic agent, caused the woman to stop breathing. She went into cardiac arrest and although she was rescued by the emergency room doctor, she suffered brain damage.

Collision

$7.0 Million

A young girl was injured in a collision when her mother had to swerve in order to avoid a Pace Van. The mother of an 18-month-old who sustained a lacerated liver after a medical-transportation van allegedly cut off the mother’s minivan and caused it to crash has settled her lawsuit for $7 million.

Fall at Work

$3.75 Million

An apprentice plumber fell through the floor of Trump Tower landing on the concrete below. He sustained injuries to his back, shoulder, and ankle. He was able to return to work following the accident.

Auto Accident

$3.5 Million

Settlement obtained for a 52-year old woman who suffered a broken leg after a car accident. According to the radiologist at the hospital, he reported a blood clot that was in danger of moving to her lungs, but her reporting doctors claimed they never received the report.

Head Injury

$3.5 Million

In 2012, Trapp & Geller settled a case against the general contractor and others in the amount of $3.5 million for negligence in allowing a support beam to fall, striking a laborer's head. The laborer suffered herniated discs in the neck.

Wrongful Death

$2.5 Million

A truck driver was standing on a roadway waiting for assistance after his truck broke down. A passing truck struck him resulting in his death.

Rear-End Collision

$2.3 Million

A 26- year old woman, while waiting in the drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant, was struck from behind injuring her shoulder. The injury developed into a rare nerve disorder called reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional pain syndrome.

Truck Accident Attorneys in Chicago

Selected as “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys in Chicago” by Super Lawyers®

The truck accident lawyers at Trapp & Geller can help you seek fair compensation if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident with a heavy truck.

Chicago, with its central location and commercial prowess, is a major hub for truck traffic. Semi-trucks and tractor trailers can create serious risks on our roads and highways—it is a simple consequence of having passenger motor vehicles that typically weigh between 3,000 to 5,000 pounds traveling at high rates of speed along with 18 wheelers that can weigh 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. That weight difference makes these heavy commercial trucks harder to control, harder to stop in an emergency, and more likely to create catastrophic injuries when an accident occurs.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, the first step is to secure representation from a truck accident attorney who knows how to conduct a thorough investigation that can uncover the cause of the accident. We are standing by ready to provide the advice and counsel you need during a free, no obligation case evaluation, so don’t hesitate to contact us right away for the representation you deserve.

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Chicago truck accident lawyers, call (312) 368-1444 or contact us online. We speak English, Spanish, and Polish.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Some of the most common causes of trucking accidents include:

Driver fatigue
Aggressive driving
Speeding
Drug and alcohol abuse
Improper/negligent maintenance
Shifting loads
Cargo falling off a trailer

Holding Commercial Trucking Companies Accountable

Despite the strict regulations and codes that govern the trucking industry, accidents continue to occur with surprising frequency and devastating results. Trucking companies often force drivers to stay behind the wheel longer than allowed by federal regulation, which can contribute to truck driver fatigue and semi-truck crashes. In addition, tractor-trailers are sometimes built using defective parts or are loaded incorrectly or improperly maintained. Our team of Chicago commercial truck accident lawyers is experienced in helping the injured and the families of those lost in fatal accidents recover full and fair compensation of damages.

Compensation for a commercial truck accident claim may cover:

Medical expenses
Ongoing medical treatment
Medication and medical supplies
Physical therapy and assistive devices
Lost earnings, including bonuses and benefits
Loss of future earnings or earning potential
Emotional trauma, such as pain and suffering

We have the expertise and network of experts needed to investigate and reconstruct your accident to accurately identify all possible defendants, insurance coverage, and avenues of recovery. Our lawyers will uncover the base cause of your accident, identify the liable parties, analyze your medical condition and prognosis, and present a compelling analysis of your damages.

How Our Chicago Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help

There are many issues that need to be examined in an effective investigation. Our truck accident law firm understands the federal regulations that govern the trucking industry. We are skilled at utilizing accident reconstruction. We look at logbooks, black boxes, trip recorders, footage from red light and intersection cameras, and any other evidence that will give us a clear picture of who is liable for your injuries.

AV Preeminent® Rated Representation for Those Injured in Trucking Accidents

At Trapp & Geller, our firm has more than 35 years of experience helping those who have been injured. We are dedicated to helping our clients secure the medical and financial resources they need to be able to recover from their injuries. During our decades of helping people, we have prevailed in thousands of cases and helped our clients secure hundreds of millions of dollars. Our record of success for our clients is something we are very proud of, and we continue that tradition of excellence with each new client with whom we work.

Recovery after an accident caused by a commercial truck frequently requires a claim against the truck driver’s auto insurance policy as well as the trucking company’s commercial liability policy. As time passes, critical evidence can disappear. It is important for you to speak with an attorney right away. Our Chicago commercial truck accident attorneys can get to work immediately to protect your right to compensation.

Schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Chicago truck accident attorneys by calling (312) 368-1444 or by contacting us online.

Why Choose Trapp & Geller?

We Win. We Guide. We Produce.

More than 25 Years of Experience

Trapp & Geller has a passion for protecting the rights of the injured. We have the skill, experience, and knowledge to provide you with the highest legal advocacy. We will not rest until you get the compensation you deserve.

Customized Legal Strategies

Each of our attorneys is in it to win your case as much of you are and take pride in getting the best possible result. With that, your dedicated attorney is always available and will even text you regarding your goals and case.

Responsive & Informative

Our attorneys work with you one-on-one and make sure that, at every step of the process, you are fully aware of your case. We are fighting for your rights and always make sure that we are doing what is best for you.

Over $400 Million Recovered

The attorneys at Trapp & Geller have the experience and knowledge to not only win, but to win BIG. When you entrust our team with your case, you can rest assured that we will fight for the maximum amount of compensation.