Truck Accident Lawyers In Chicago Serving Illinois and Wisconsin in Personal Injury and Truck Accident Litigation
Loading an 18-wheeler is not simply a matter of throwing the cargo into the trailer or piling it on the flatbed. Loading a truck and securing the load requires precision and know-how. When the driver or shipper fails to load a truck correctly and secure the load safely, and then periodically checks the load securement, the load can shift or fall off the truck. The result is a highly unsafe situation that leads to serious accidents and road hazards.
Taking Cases to Trial for Maximum Results
At the Chicago law firm of Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., our truck accident lawyers handle a wide range of catastrophic truck accidents, including those caused by improperly secured truck loads. We investigate such accidents thoroughly to determine liability, reviewing police reports, consulting with truck loading experts, photographing the scene and deposing witnesses. We obtain the driver's record to determine whether it includes evidence of similar loading problems in the past. Because of our thorough preparation of each case, we are always ready to proceed to trial; and when necessary we will proceed to trial to obtain maximum recovery for clients injured in accidents involving incorrectly loaded trucks. This approach often leads to favorable out of- court settlements, but when it does not, we are ready.
Contact a Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer Now!
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, Rapoport Law Office can help you. Please EMAIL or call now (877) 216-4213 for an immediate, no obligation, consultation with our experienced Chicago trucking accident attorneys.
Causes of Improperly Secured Cargo Accidents
We have handled catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving improperly secured truck loads caused by:
- Failure to check load at correct intervals
- Load falling from truck, creating a road hazard
- Unsecured heavy equipment such as construction vehicles and log skidders falling from low-boy trucks
- In adequate or defective tie-downs
In truck accident cases such as these, our attorneys have been able to obtain compensation for our clients' past and future medical bills, lost income, loss of future earning capacity, past and future pain and suffering, disability and disfigurement. Punitive damages also may be appropriate. Punitive damages are damages above what it takes to properly compensate for the harm caused in order to make an example of the wrongdoer and deter others from committing similar conduct. We have achieved multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for clients injured or the families of those killed because of improperly secured truck loads.
To speak with a Chicago Illinois improper load securement accident lawyer about an accident injury, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. You may also review our truck accident frequently asked questions for more details about working with an attorney after a trucking accident. Our firm serves clients throughout Wisconsin and Illinois, including people in Cook, DuPage and Rock counties.
