Illinois Overloaded Truck Accident Attorney
In many truck accidents, the most serious injuries occur when the freight in the trailer or on the flatbed was not properly secured for transportation. A sudden stop at highway speed turns every piece of loose cargo into a deadly projectile, putting every driver and passenger in the vicinity in danger. An unbalanced or overweight load makes the tractor-trailer rig unstable, resulting in steering, braking and control problems for the driver.
If you were involved in a truck accident in Illinois, and you suffered injury because of loose cargo or because the truck's cargo load was unstable, talk to an attorney at Cogan & McNabola, P.C., Attorneys at Law, in Chicago. Since 1992, we have been helping victims of truck driver and truck company negligence fight for the full and fair compensation for medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering and other financial damages resulting from the accident. We are among the region's preeminent truck accident litigation firms in Illinois. We understand the legal issues and investigate every level of liability, including subcontractors responsible for loading and securing the cargo.
We have experience representing individuals and families in all types of truck accidents throughout Illinois, including accidents caused by:
- Unsafe loads, improperly secured cargo, loose cargo
- Injuries from hazardous material truck cargo
- Insufficient maintenance of trailer or cab
- Inadequate truck driver training and supervision
- Improper hiring, licensing and training
- Truck driver illness
- Truck driver DUI
- Truck driver fatigue, violations of mandatory rest, meal and sleep regulations
- Truck driver texting, distracted driver accidents
Truck companies are quick to offer settlements, hoping to lower their amount of financial liability. Investigating and preparing a truck accident case for trial can take years of in-depth research and 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.
Our Resources Make the Difference
Under the direction of attorneys Michael Cogan, Mark McNabola and Ted McNabola, our trial lawyers have obtained significant settlements and verdicts in cases involving truck driver negligence on highways throughout Illinois.
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 unsafe load truck 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.
