According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) historic snapshot, total car accident fatalities have seen a slight decrease while pedestrian deaths have climbed steadily, particularly in urban centers like Chicago. Early data from 2025 continues to reinforce this alarming pattern.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The appetite for large passenger vehicles over the years has fueled a safety crisis for pedestrians on Chicago roadways. The increase in the number, size, and weight of SUVs and pickup trucks has contributed to the higher pedestrian fatality rates in recent years. Crash data shows that these vehicles are overrepresented in pedestrian deaths relative to their proportion of involvement
Truck drivers can make mistakes on the road that lead to accidents, including driving while impaired, driving while texting, speeding, reckless driving, and more. If any of these truck driver errors caused an accident and subsequent damages, victims or their loved ones may be able to seek compensation.
Did You Know?
- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
Should I talk to the trucking company's insurance adjuster? If you find yourself asking this question after a trucking accident, you should refrain from communicating with the insurance adjuster or the trucking company without having legal representation on your side. Issues can arise that may not be immediately obvious to you. You need to safeguard your rights, and your attorney
Damages in a truck accident case in Chicago fall into three categories: economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. The forms and amounts of damages you may collect after a truck accident depend on the losses you suffered and the circumstances of your case. Insurance companies aim to pay accident victims as little compensation as possible. They often offer lowball settlements that
Are you wondering, "how is a truck accident different from a car accident?" A truck accident is usually more catastrophic than a car collision. The injuries victims sustain in truck collisions can be severe and life-altering. That makes truck accident lawsuits more complex. They require a different approach when managing the legal affairs and insurance claims associated with the case.
How long does a truck accident lawsuit take? When there is clear liability and moderate injuries in car accidents, it usually takes 6 to 9 months to settle. However, the time can vary depending on the type of injuries, the involvement of commercial vehicles and their insurance companies, and the scale of the accident. Truck
Should I Accept the Initial Truck Accident Settlement Offer? This may be your question after a truck accident. You should not accept the initial offer but seek advice from a qualified truck accident attorney before agreeing to an offer from an insurance company. Often, the initial offer is lower than the actual value of your case, and accepting a settlement
It is hard to accurately determine the average truck accident settlement in Chicago, Illinois, because several factors affect the amount a claimant receives. Estimates, however, show that the average truck accident settlement in the state is about $103,654, and the median compensation is $30,000. The latter represents a more accurate estimate, as it is less affected by outliers. A lot
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