Macomb, IL Truck Accident Lawyers

A collision with an 18-wheeler can change your life in an instant. In these kinds of accidents, recovering from your injuries may take a long time—and in some cases, a full recovery is not possible at all. A Macomb, Illinois truck accident attorney can help you pursue a remedy for your losses, taking your total damages into account.

At Kanoski Bresney, we are devoted to helping injury victims recover full compensation for their damages. In our past case results, we have recovered more than half a billion dollars for our clients in successful settlements and verdicts, including a $2.75 million result for a client who was rear-ended by a tow truck at high speed. To get in contact with our personal injury attorneys today, call 309-836-1002.

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What Damages Can I Be Paid for After a Truck Collision?

The aftermath of a truck accident can be devastating. It is not uncommon for victims to end up hospitalized for weeks as a result of a crash, incurring major medical expenses and depriving them of their income.

When you work with our firm, we will fight for a full payout that addresses your financial needs after an accident. We can seek compensation for your lost wages, all of your medical expenses (including doctor's visits, hospital stays, and surgeries), property damage, and any permanent reduction to your income due to your injuries.

We can also seek additional compensation for emotional damages, referred to as "non-economic damages." Your pain and suffering should be factored into your final claim, especially if you have been left with lasting trauma.

How Do Truck Accidents Occur?

Figuring out the cause of a truck accident may be critical for your personal injury claim, since you will be required to identify the party at fault and prove how they acted negligently. Some common causes for truck crashes include:

• Improperly secured cargo
• Truck driver fatigue
• Distracted driving
• Excessive speeding
• Improper maintenance
• Faulty parts

Our firm can help you build a case to prove who was at fault for the accident. Our attorneys will conduct a detailed investigation into the incident, looking at the truck driver's logbook hours, the truck's event data recorder, and other technical forms of evidence. We can also compile witness statements and the police report as further proof of negligence.

Depending on the exact cause of the crash, there may be multiple liable parties who can be held at fault, like the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loaders, and various other third parties.