Truck Accident FAQs

A trucking company's insurance carrier's first priority will be the company itself, so if you have been injured on the job it is imperative that you find an attorney who will make you a priority and who will put your needs--and potentially those of your family--first. At Faraj Law, our team will work tirelessly on your behalf to ensure you are compensated fairly for your injuries.

Laws relating to professional semi-truck driving differ from state to state, so it's important to choose an attorney who is familiar with the rules and regulations of the area in which a truck-related accident occurred. If you have been injured in a truck accident in Chicago, contact our team today for a free consultation with a Chicago truck accident lawyer.

If you were injured in a trucking accident as a truck driver, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your best interests.

Unfortunately, there are many common causes of truck accidents. And in fact, many truck accidents are caused by driver error, which include but are not limited to:

• Fatigue
• Alcohol and drug use
• Poor driver training
• Truck maintenance
• Overspeeding
• Overtaking
• Distracted driving

There are many types of injuries victims can suffer in a truck accident. Oftentimes, injuries sustained in a truck accident are severe; however, if the victim is lucky, they can range from minor to mild injuries. Some of the most common injuries suffered from a truck accident include:

• Head injuries
• Internal injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Neck injuries
• Broken bones
• Lacerations
• Wrongful death