Will County, IL Accident Law Firm Aggressively Pursue Justice and Compensation for Victims of Semi-Truck Accidents
Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers Represent Those Injured in Tractor-Trailer Accidents
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, of the 500,000 trucking accidents that occur each year, 5,000 result in fatalities, and one out of every eight traffic fatalities in the U.S. involves a collision with a truck.
Here are some truck accident statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- One percent of all truck accidents involve a fatality.
- 23 percent of truck crashes result in some type of injury.
- Truck accident injuries account for eight percent of all fatal crashes and three percent of all automobile accident injuries in the U.S.
- 83 percent of all tractor-trailer accidents happen during the week.
- A truck colliding with another vehicle was the first event in 74 percent of all tractor-trailer crashes.
- Truck rollovers were the initial crash event in just five percent of all truck accidents.
In tractor-trailer accidents, 98 percent of those killed were traveling in passenger vehicles, and 68 percent of all fatal truck accidents occur in rural regions, not cities. In Illinois, tractor-trailers were responsible for more than 11,000 accidents and over 10 percent of all fatal crashes in 2014.
Damages in Truck Accident Cases
Individuals who survive a serious trucking accident may be able to obtain compensation for various types of damages, including:
- Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
- Cuts, bruises, fractures, and lacerations
- Burns
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Disfigurement
- Internal injuries
- Punitive Damages
Families who have lost a loved one in a truck accident may also be able to file a wrongful death claim against the truck driver or trucking company.
Contact an Experienced Will County, IL Injury Law Firm Today
Did you sustain severe injuries in a collision with a tractor-trailer in Will County, IL? Contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to set up your free initial consultation today. There is never a fee unless you collect!
