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Truck accidents can cause unbelievable devastation. Forty tons of metal and rubber T-boning a car can leaving the driver or passenger inadequately protected by the door assemblies, resulting in catastrophic damage. This can include traumatic brain injuries, paralysis from neck and spinal cord trauma, broken bones, but also the emotional and psychological harm from weathering a brush with death. The good news is, these damages are compensable.
It does not matter how diligent you are behind the wheel. A negligent trucker can change your life in an instant. You may feel your life has spun out of control, but the truck accident attorneys at McCready Law offer compassionate assistance and experienced legal help while you recuperate after a side-impact truck accident in Chicago.
Along with about 10,000 people who are killed annually in these truck accidents, countless more are horrifically injured. Most truckers are consummate professionals who understand how crucial safety protocols are, but when their behavior becomes reckless or careless, accidents happen. These trucking scenarios include:
Truckers are not the only possible defendants in these accidents. A person or entity that contributes to the accident could also be culpable of negligence. A knowledgeable Chicago lawyer at McCready Law will consider every avenue to get a client compensated for all they have endured after being broadsided by a truck.
Negligent truckers, company owners, and parts manufacturers have duties to act in society as reasonable people would in the same situation. Truckers who drive drunk, trucking company owners who encourage truckers to falsify logs or hire unlicensed drivers to save money, and parts manufacturers who use substandard materials could be liable if their careless actions cause accidents and someone is injured.
According to the US Code of Federal Regulations § 387.9, trucking companies must carry substantial liability insurance because the nature of accidents causes extensive and expensive injuries. The minimum is $750,000 and $5 million if transporting hazardous cargo.
When an injured motorist faces losses that insurance will not cover, the attorneys at McCready Law will fight in court to convince a jury to award an appropriate amount. Plaintiffs could be entitled to economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages can be calculated precisely, such as medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages invite the jury to assign a dollar amount to subjective losses, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, permanent disability and disfigurement, and loss of the enjoyment of life. When compromised by a side-impact truck crash, call McCready Law for empathetic and tenacious representation in the Chicago area.
Truck drivers are supposed to be trained professionals, but some of them may still commit negligence, or their employer might push them beyond their limit. If a trucker T-bones you, the money involved in compensating you for your losses matters. While many attorneys prefer to settle for low offers with insurers to avoid litigating, our attorneys prefer to get you the money you need to live in dignity and comfort.
The effects of T-bone crashes can impact you well into the future. You should not have to worry about financial instability if you cannot work or function as you did before the accident. If a trucker, trucking company, or parts manufacturer caused your situation, the attorneys at McCready Law are ready to carry the legal burden after side-impact truck accidents in Chicago. Call us now to learn more.