Illinois False Log Book Lawyer
Professional truck drivers must follow federal regulations concerning periods of time behind the wheel, required rest, sleep and meal breaks. To verify they are following the rules for public safety on the highway, drivers are required to enter the information into their driver's log and the truck company is required to track engine operation data on a 'black box' recorder in the cab of its trucks. After an accident, truck drivers are not likely to admit they fell asleep at the wheel or were too tired to continue driving. The evidence of driver fatigue and improper driver supervision is verifiable by checking the log against actual engine data on the recorder.
If you were injured in a truck accident in Illinois or lost a loved one in a fatal truck wreck, it may have been because of truck driver fatigue or other violations of federal rest and sleep regulations. The trial lawyers at Cogan & McNabola, P.C., Attorneys at Law, in Chicago, have extensive experience investigating truck accident causes and helping people recover full and fair financial compensation for their injuries and losses resulting from a truck accident.
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.
We have experience representing individuals and families in all types of truck accidents throughout Illinois, including accidents caused by:
- Truck driver fatigue, log book violations
- Truck driver texting, distracted driver accidents
- Truck driver DUI, drug and alcohol violations
- Truck driver sickness
- Injuries caused by hazardous materials
- Unsafe truck load
- Inadequate truck driver training and supervision
- Truck maintenance problems
Truck Companies Know How Much Full Liability Can Cost Them
Truck companies and their commercial insurance carriers know that losing a case in court can cost them millions of dollars. That's why they are often quick to offer a low financial settlement. If you accept their check, you lose the right seek full and fair money damages if you need to. 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.
Proud of Our Successful Representation
Our trial lawyers have obtained significant 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 truck driver fatigue accident 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.
