Illinois personal injury

This Illinois personal injury lawsuit involves two trucks that collided with each other in April 2004. According to news reports, Andrzej Chraca's SUV (sports utility vehicle) and an IDOT vehicle driven by Steve Miles collided at an intersection in Schaumburg, Illinois. Both drivers were injured, but Chraca fractured vertebrae in his spine and was left a paraplegic. Although police investigated the accident, they were unable to determine who was at fault. Both men filed lawsuits against each other, but in the end, Chraca's Illinois truck accident lawyer was able to prove that Miles and the IDOT were liable for his injuries. A jury awarded him $24 million – the largest verdict in a paraplegic case in Cook County's history.

Truck driver negligence

Proving truck driver negligence is not always an easy task – especially when police are not able to provide any concrete conclusions. In these situations, a truck accident attorney's experience can make all the difference when it comes to proving whether a truck driver:

• Drove aggressively or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Failed to leave adequate space between vehicles
• Failed to monitor blind spots
• Failed to pay attention to the road
• Improperly secured cargo
• Worked beyond the standard hours

Most truck accident cases involve the use of accident reconstruction experts who can help pinpoint the details of what happened and who may have been at fault. Whether your accident involved a big rig, or 18 wheeler, a delivery truck or any type of commercial vehicle, make sure to consult with an attorney who has experience handling these specific matters. Every state's law is a bit different, so hiring a local truck accident attorney who understands your state's laws is always in your best interest.