Articles Posted in Truck Accident

Have you ever been caught up in something so overwhelming that you didn’t know where to start? That’s how a lot of people feel after a truck accident. You’re dealing with injuries, paperwork, and calls from insurance companies. Truck accidents are complicated. The truck driver, the trucking company, and other parties are involved, and figuring…

Filing a personal injury claim after a truck accident can be complicated if you are an undocumented immigrant. The fear of retaliation and possibly being deported stops many people from taking legal action after being injured in a car accident. However, you do have protections at the federal and state level that can keep you…

An underride accident is a truck crash in which a smaller vehicle slides underneath it. When a car slides underneath a truck, the vehicle’s occupants may suffer extensive injuries. While federal regulations have specific safety protocols to help prevent these crash types, they can and still do occur. Legal representation may be necessary when navigating…

The trucking industry plays a vital role in the economy, transporting every product and commodity Americans rely on. Unfortunately, when a truck accident occurs, truck drivers are often blamed, even when they are not at fault. Our Chicago truck driver attorneys have provided drivers with legal support in a variety of trucking accident cases. Read…

Truck accidents are among the most destructive and dangerous accidents you can be in. Chicago is known for having serious traffic issues that lead to many accidents. Accident victims can make recovery easier with the right resources. Here are some of the best resources available to help you recover after an accident. Legal Assistance for…

Trucking accidents are much more dangerous than most other types of car accidents. Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers weigh much more than passenger vehicles and cause catastrophic injuries and substantial property damage, even death. As a result, fair compensation for a truck accident could come out to tens of millions of dollars. As truck-accident lawyers, Rosenfeld Injury…

After a truck accident, the question of who’s responsible arises. Truck accident victims often wonder how to proceed with compensation since liability can be between multiple at-fault parties in these accidents. Liability in Truck Accidents Every truck accident involves the concept of negligence. This principle applies directly to liability and happens when one or more…

Bucket trucks—often referred to as cherry pickers or basket cranes—can put people at risk while they are on the roads or operating at a work site. Victims of accidents involving bucket trucks could face serious injuries and massive financial implications. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can guide injured victims through the claims process if they get hurt…

Recovering Compensation for Victims of Delivery Vehicle Accidents in Chicago Chicago delivery vehicle accident attorney cases are on the rise as the demand for delivery services continues to grow across the city. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), more than 11,000 crashes involving large trucks occurred statewide in 2022, with nearly 1,900 causing…

While there are federal trucking laws governing truck drivers (such as hours-of-service regulations and specialized truck-driver training) to limit the risks of trucking accidents, incidents involving tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and other large trucks frequently occur throughout Central Illinois. On average, 300 large truck crashes occur each year in Champaign County alone [1]. As a semi-truck accident…