Illinois Negligent Driver Supervision Lawyers
By Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA) regulation, over-the-road freight companies are required by law to ensure that the drivers they hire are properly trained and supervised in the performance of their driving responsibilities. When truck accidents result from truck driver negligence, it is not uncommon to discover that the driver was improperly hired or trained, and lacked supervision to protect the driving public. Inexperience is not an acceptable excuse for negligence by the truck driver or the employer.
Getting to the heart of negligence in Illinois truck accident personal injury cases requires an in-depth understanding of the legal issues behind the skid marks on the highway. At Cogan & McNabola, P.C., Attorneys at Law, we investigate every level of liability for civil damages. We also work with independent truck accident reconstruction experts to determine what went wrong on the highway, while examining the truck company's safety record and management policies.
We have experience representing individuals and families in all types of truck accidents throughout Illinois, including accidents caused by:
- Inadequately truck driver supervision
- Improper hiring and licensing, training
- Truck driver health conditions
- Truck driver drug and alcohol use behind the wheel, truck driver DUI
- Truck driver fatigue, log book violations
- Unsafe loading procedures, injuries caused by hazardous loads
- Insufficient truck and trailer maintenance
- Truck driver texting, distracted driver accidents
Our Record of Results
Under the direction of attorneys Michael Cogan and Mark and Ted McNabola, our trial lawyers have obtained millions of dollars settlements and verdicts, including several multimillion-dollar settlements and awards involving truck driver negligence on highways throughout Illinois. To thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident, we work with a network of independent experts in the fields of accident reconstruction, medical care and financial life care needs.
Learn more about Illinois truck accidents at these information pages:
- Why truck accident cases are different from car accidents
- Defendants in truck accident cases
- Gathering and preserving evidence in truck accident cases
- What to do if you are injured in a truck accident
- Frequently asked questions about truck accidents
We Welcome Referrals
A large number of clients are referred to our firm by other attorneys because of our history of success and the quality of care and representation we provide to every one of our injured clients. We welcome referrals from other lawyers and law firms. Please visit our referrals page to learn more about opportunities.
We Offer a No-Cost, No-Pressure, No-Obligation Consultation to Discuss Your Rights
Our Chicago improper truck driver hiring lawyers represent clients in communities throughout Cook County and Illinois. Learn more about ways we can help you receive the compensation you need for your physical and financial recovery. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
