The large, conspicuous nature of a truck and the high speeds at which they travel leads to serious hazard for other passengers on the road. Obtaining compensation for injuries received in a motor vehicle accident is a long complex process, more so when a truck or commercial vehicle is involved. Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and in several cases death. Even at low speeds, victims of truck accidents can suffer from very serious and even fatal injuries. Because of the physical size and complexity of the trucks themselves, the dynamics involved in a truck accident are generally quite different from those involving only passenger cars. In your lawsuit defendants may include the trucking company, its management, the company's suppliers and insurance providers or the truck's owner and driver. In addition to that there are specific state and federal laws that legalize the trucking industry. Unlike passenger car drivers, truck drivers are subject to special rules and regulations that comprise of maintenance requirements, restriction on the type and weight of the truck's load and the number of hours the driver can drive at one time and in one week's time. Truckers also require special licensing and training requirements that can favor plaintiffs in a claim.

A few main reasons for truck accident are as discussed below.

Fatigued Driver, this is one of the most common causes for truck accidents. Truck drivers generally transfer goods to distant places, resulting in long hours of driving which often leads to unsafe driving behavior, such as unsafe lane changing and running off the road.

Inadequate truck maintenance is another common reason for a disaster on the road. Truck companies are required to properly uphold their trucks and drivers are responsible for examining their rigs before they depart for a delivery. If a driver fails to check the brakes, lights, and emergency tackle, it can lead to a horrible crash.

Overloading cargo on trucks is very dangerous as it can result in loss of balance if the driver tries to apply sudden brakes. Trucks that are crammed require longer stopping distance. Overloading can result in brake failure, or even a rollover accident. At times tires blow out due to overloaded cargo, which results in loss of control leading to an accident.

Injuries caused due to truck accidents can have devastating physical and psychological effects on people. Some effects may be temporary whereas some can be permanent and life changing. You may suffer from whiplash or burns to any of your body parts, incur nerve damage or spinal chord paralysis, broken or dislocated bone or limb, or might even lose a limb. It takes an experienced physician to diagnose your injuries and estimate the cost required for medical treatment and future recovery care. An experienced Chicago truck accident lawyer understands the dynamics of the accident clearly and can thus provide very good representation for your lawsuit. The situation will become favorable for you if the law firm you choose is able to provide you with a doctor to asses your injuries and the cost of medical treatment for the same.

The Law Offices of Steven J. Malman and Associates, P.C. in Chicago have a medical doctor on staff who can effectively assess your injuries and figure out the appropriate compensation that can be obtained before they file a truck accident claim on your behalf. Their well shaped legal team works closely with you and get an investigator to the accident scene to review damages and other proof, they take instant action to resolve your case. Led by Attorney Steven J. Malman, the Chicago personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C. genuinely care about our their clients and are committed to do what is right for them.

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