Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Chicago, Illinois Lawyers Handling Commercial Trucking Accidents

Commercial truckers and companies are required to follow federal and state safety regulations. Both over-the-road truckers and delivery drivers — including FedEx and UPS drivers — must follow these rules to ensure the safety of other motorists.

When rules and regulations are overlooked or avoided, innocent motorists can sustain serious injuries or even die. At McGowan & Hull, we have substantial knowledge of the causes of commercial truck accidents. If we represent you, we will perform an independent investigation to uncover the cause of your truck accident and everyone responsible — and hold them accountable.

If you were injured in a commercial truck wreck or have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, don't hesitate to find out your rights. Contact our firm online or call us today at 630-262-0366 or toll free at 800-871-4370 to arrange a free initial consultation with a lawyer.

We are available evenings and weekends by appointment, and if injuries prevent you from travelling to our Chicago or Geneva, Illinois locations, we can meet you in your home, at the hospital, or any other convenient location.

After a Commercial Trucking Accident, Contact Our Firm as Soon as Possible

We believe it is very important to involve an attorney in your claim as soon as possible so we can access all the necessary information and obtain important evidence before it is lost.

Trucking companies, their attorneys and their insurance companies move swiftly. Highway accident scenes are altered quickly due to traffic, weather and other factors, causing important evidence to disappear. Witnesses' memories fade, or they become difficult to contact.

When our firm becomes involved in claims involving trucking accidents, we know we need to move swiftly to ensure we obtain all the information possible to build a sound argument for full compensation for our injured clients and surviving family members pursuing wrongful death claims.

Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents

The personal lawyers of McGowan & Hull have more than 75 years of combined experience. We have handled numerous commercial vehicle cases, and we understand the factors involved and the likely causes of these accidents. Common causes of commercial truck accidents include the following:

• Truckers who are speeding, particularly excessive speed for the conditions
• Driver fatigue, often due to driving more hours than is permitted by law
• Use of illegal drugs to combat driver exhaustion
• Trucking company negligence in hiring or rehiring commercial drivers
• Improperly secured loads / overloaded trucks
• Improper truck maintenance
• Defective truck parts

If you or your loved one has been injured in a commercial trucking accident, contact McGowan & Hull today to arrange a free initial consultation. We represent injured clients on a contingency-fee basis, which means that you pay no attorneys' fees unless we recover compensation for you.