Representing Clients Injured by Large Trucks
On Illinois roadways and across the country, more large trucks are being utilized to move products from place to place. These trucks are racing to get to their destinations and often disregard the safety of other drivers on the road. Unfortunately, this leads to serious trucking accidents. At the law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates in Alton, we confidently handle truck accident cases for clients throughout the state.
If you have sustained a serious injury in a truck accident, such as a brain injury or spinal cord injury, it is important that you take action. Our lawyers have more than 30 years of experience handling a wide range of car and truck accident cases. We strive to help clients understand their rights and pursue compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Due to the size of a semi truck, a crash involving this type of vehicle can result in serious injuries and death. There are many different causes of a tractor trailer accident. These can include:
- Driver negligence (speeding, reckless driving, falling asleep at the wheel)
- Drivers driving more hours than allowed by law
- Failure to properly maintain the truck
- Mechanical failure of the truck
- Overloaded cargo
- Unbalanced cargo
Parties Responsible for Trucking Accidents
Our firm is committed to getting to the bottom of your truck accident case to determine who is responsible for your injuries. We can potentially hold a number of parties responsible based upon the details of your individual case, including the trucking company, the manufacturer of the truck, the truck driver and/or the distributor who loaded the truck with product.
We work with you to determine adequate compensation and pursue that amount with the responsible parties and their insurance companies. Our attorneys can take your case to court and argue it in front of a judge and jury in the event the negligent party does not wish to negotiate or settle.
Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer at Our Firm
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you have rights and options for seeking compensation for your losses. Contact us at the law firm of John J. Hopkins & Associates today. Call to schedule a free initial consultation at 618-307-4053 or toll free at 888-779-6064. All cases are taken on a contingency basis.
