Accidents with large commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries that result in victims amassing significant medical expenses and suffering permanent disabilities that prevent them from ever working again. If you are injured in a truck accident, you need an experienced Geneva truck accident attorney who will put your needs first.
Feagans Law Group P.C. is here to advocate for your legal rights and protect your interests against powerful companies, insurance companies, and aggressive defense attorneys. When you work with us, we develop a strong relationship with our clients. We treat every client with the respect, compassion, and understanding they deserve. Their individual needs and priorities guide our legal representation. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case in depth with our legal team.
Our Truck Accident Attorneys Are Here to Guide You on Your Pathway to Justice
After a truck accident, the trucking company may quickly launch an investigation and clean-up in an attempt to shield it from liability. During these actions, valuable evidence could be destroyed. It’s paramount to have an experienced truck accident attorney on your side who knows how to preserve valuable evidence and prepare your case for compensation.
When going up against a powerful conglomerate, it’s essential to have an attorney who can level the playing field and has extensive experience handling these complex cases. Our Geneva motor vehicle accident law firm has received recognition from many legal organizations, including the following:
- Top Ranking Attorney by the American Association of Attorney Advocates
- Top 100 Plaintiff’s Attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association
- 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Best Under 40 by the Kane County Chronicle
- Emerging Lawyer and Leading Lawyer by the Leading Lawyer Network
- Super Lawyers by Thompson Reuters
- Best Lawyer by the Daily Herald “Best of the Best”
Our law firm has a greater than 99% success rate. You can trust us to capably handle every aspect of your claim on your road to justice, including:
- Claim assessment
- Investigation
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Damages assessment
- Claim management
- Communication with third parties
- Negotiation
We can guide you through uncertain times following a catastrophic injury. Contact us today for a free case review.
Meet Geneva Truck Accident Lawyer Joshua Feagans
Joshua Feagans is an experienced Geneva truck accident attorney with more than two decades of trial experience. He is also one of the founding attorneys at Feagans Law Group P.C., a firm created to serve injury victims in Geneva and the surrounding communities. Joshua and his team offer a truly client-focused experience, focusing on the health and wellbeing of each person to reach out to their firm. When you contact Joshua or another one of the attorneys at Feagans Law Group P.C., you can expect tireless advocacy and efficient legal services.
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Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can occur for various reasons. Some of the most common include:
- Speeding – Truck drivers are under unrealistic time constraints. Some trucking companies put tremendous pressure on truck drivers to meet these unrealistic deadlines or provide financial incentives when they make faster deliveries. These actions can lead to truck drivers speeding.
- Driver fatigue – Because trucking companies often suffer a shortage of qualified drivers, this puts additional strain on drivers to make deliveries. Drivers may exceed the hours of service limitations, and some trucking companies encourage them to do so. Tired drivers can suffer from delayed response times and fall asleep behind the wheel.
- Impaired driving – Because of the danger of drinking while operating a large commercial vehicle, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is cut in half for commercial drivers from 0.08% to 0.04%.
- Aggressive driving – Some truck drivers use the size of their vehicles to intimidate other vehicles and push them out of their way. They may speed, ignore traffic signals, and unsafely pass other motorists.
- Distracted driving – Truck drivers may be distracted by CB radios, dispatch messages, text messages, cell phone calls, and other stimuli. Distractions take drivers’ eyes, minds, and hands off the task of driving.
- Poor vehicle maintenance – Trucking companies may skip necessary maintenance or inspections to rush the delivery process. Blown tires, suspension issues, or worn brakes can lead to preventable accidents.
- Poor driver training – Trucking companies may rush the training process to get more drivers on the road since they are often desperately understaffed. This can lead to unqualified drivers being on the road and threatening the safety of other motorists.
- Improper cargo loading – When cargo is not properly loaded on the truck, it can fall off the vehicle, shift during transit, causing jackknife accidents or the truck to tip over.
- Defective auto parts – Trucks have thousands of components. If they fail, they can cause serious accidents.
An experienced truck accident lawyer can investigate your case to determine its leading causes.
Who Is Responsible for Truck Accidents?
One of the complicating factors involved in truck accidents is that multiple parties could contribute to the accident. These parties may include:
- Truck drivers – Truck drivers are responsible for driving the truck safely and avoiding accidents.
- Trucking companies – Trucking companies are responsible for the negligence of their drivers, poor maintenance, violations of federal or state regulations, and hiring unqualified drivers.
- Truck owners – Truck owners may be responsible for maintaining vehicles.
- Mechanics – Trucking companies and owners may outsource repairs to third-party maintenance providers and mechanics.
- Cargo loading companies – Third-party cargo loading companies may be responsible for failing to properly load trucks.
- Truck and parts manufacturers – Manufacturers of defective truck parts can also be held responsible for truck accidents.
Let us investigate your case and seek full and fair compensation for your injuries. From Geneva Amazon delivery vehicle accident lawsuits to food delivery vehicle collisions, we can help.
We’ve Recovered Billions for Clients Like You
Financial Compensation You Can Recover in a Truck Accident Case
Through a truck accident claim, you may be able to recover compensation for the following damages:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income, including lost wages, salaries, and employment benefits
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage and out-of-pocket expenses
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Lost quality of life
- Permanent disabilities and impairments
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium for a spouse
What Is the Deadline to File a Truck Accident Case in Illinois?
Personal injury victims must file a lawsuit within two years of the accident under Illinois’ statute of limitations. If you don’t take legal action within this timeframe, you can forfeit your right to recover compensation through the courts.
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“Had a very good experience with Josh and his team. Communication was excellent throughout the process and their hard work resulted in a positive outcome. Highly recommended!”
– Aaron B.
What Causes Truck Accidents?
Understanding the cause of a truck accident is essential for determining liability and holding the trucking company and its insurers accountable for your damages. In many cases, fault doesn’t rest solely with the truck driver.
The following parties may also share liability for your collisions:
- Employers
- Freight companies
- Vehicle owners
- Maintenance providers
- Truck and part manufacturersÂ
The commercial trucking industry has strict federal and state regulations for a reason. When truck drivers or corporations violate those safety standards, it’s typically occupants of passenger vehicles that suffer.
At Feagans Law Group, we’ve seen firsthand how violations of trucking regulations and careless behavior lead to life-altering injuries. Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
- Distracted driving, including phone use
- Driving under the influence
- Overloaded or improperly loaded trailers
- Lack of proper truck maintenance
- Mechanical defects or faulty parts
- Failure to adjust driving to road or weather conditions
When a large commercial vehicle is involved in a crash, it’s critical to begin an investigation immediately. Key evidence can disappear quickly, and trucking companies often deploy their own legal teams to minimize liability. That’s why you need a law firm with the experience and resources to match.
The Truck Accident Investigation Process
Investigating a truck accident is a complex and time-sensitive process. A thorough investigation is essential for uncovering the truth and preserving critical evidence that could determine liability and shape the outcome of a legal claim.
The process typically begins with securing the accident scene. Investigators and attorneys will work quickly to obtain and preserve physical evidence such as skid marks, debris, damage to the vehicles, and road conditions. Photographs, surveillance footage, and witness statements will help build a timeline of events. In many cases, attorneys will consult accident reconstruction experts to analyze the mechanics of the crash and identify contributing factors such as speed, angle of impact, or braking distance.
One of the most important elements of a truck accident investigation is retrieving data from the vehicle’s electronic control module (ECM), often referred to as the “black box.” This device can provide vital information about the truck’s operation before the collision. Additionally, logbooks, GPS data, maintenance records, and dispatch communications can help determine whether the driver or the trucking company violated any regulations.
Trucking companies and their insurers often begin their own investigations immediately after a crash, sometimes within hours. That’s why it’s critical for injury victims to have a legal team that can act just as promptly. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident in Illinois, don’t wait. Contact Feagans Law Group today for a free consultation. Let our experienced trial attorneys fight to protect your rights and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact Our Experienced Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Case Consultation
If you were injured in a truck accident, Feagans Law Group P.C. can help. Our truck accident lawyers can investigate your case, preserve valuable evidence, and pursue maximum compensation. Our legal team has successfully resolved over 400 cases. Contact us today by calling (630) 940-2093 or contacting us online to schedule your free case review.