Illinois Texting and Driving Injury Attorneys
Professional truck drivers are under strict federal regulations to remain attentive behind the wheel. With the increased number of cell phones in society, however, there has also been in increase in truck accidents resulting from distracted truck drivers texting, talking on the cell phone or other distractions in the cab.
At Cogan & McNabola, P.C., Attorneys at Law, in Chicago, we hold truck drivers and truck companies accountable for the injuries and deaths they cause on our roads every year. If you or a member of your family has been injured in a truck accident in Illinois, we are ready to help you recover the full amount of financial damages the accident caused you and your family.
How Do You Know if You Have a Case?
A truck driver with his career on the line isn't likely to admit to texting or being distracted at the time of the accident. Getting to the facts of a truck accident often requires an in-depth investigation and reconstruction of the facts. Our trial attorneys work with many of the leading independent truck accident reconstruction experts in the region to investigate and prepare the strongest case possible for taking your case to trial.
We offer a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your accident and explain your legal options for pursuing full and fair money damages for your injuries and financial loses.
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 have experience representing individuals and families in all types of truck accidents throughout Illinois, including accidents caused by:
- Distracted truck driver, texting or cell phone use while driving
- Truck driver alcohol or drug use, truck driver DWI
- Truck driver asleep at the wheel, fatigue
- Truck driver poor health condition
- Injuries caused by hazardous materials
- Accidents resulting from unsafe loads or improperly secured trailers
- Inadequate truck driver training and supervision
- Truck maintenance problems
The Financial and Professional Resources to Take Your Case to Court
Semi tractor-trailer companies and their insurance representatives try to reduce their financial liability by offering low, fast settlements to victims of truck accidents. Investigating and preparing a truck accident injury or wrongful death claim for court often takes a year or more of investigation and case preparation. Our firm has the professional and financial resources to hire the leading medical, life-care and accident reconstruction experts to take your case to trial. We don't back down and push you for an early settlement. We take cases to trial.
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 distracted truck driving accident attorneys 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.
