Imagine driving home from work one afternoon, and your vehicle gets hit by a big transporting truck. Your car is damaged – maybe totaled. In addition, you miss work because your arm got crushed by your car’s airbag.
The truck that hit your vehicle is owned by a nationally known trucking company with a great reputation. Do you know how you would proceed?
This is a case of personal injury. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, there were over 107,000 crashes involving large trucks. These accidents resulted in personal injuries.
Personal injury refers to physical, mental, or emotional harm that is the result of the actions or negligence of another person, entity, or company. Personal injury includes car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and falls, product defects, and workplace accidents. In this case, the injured person is the plaintiff and may be entitled to compensation for damages.
When asked about what you would do, the answer should be that you will hire a personal injury attorney. More specifically, if you are in Illinois, you should contact a trucking accident attorney in Naperville.
A personal injury lawyer gives you the following advantages in a civil personal injury lawsuit:
- Thoroughly investigate the accident – determine your pain, suffering, and injuries.
- Talk to medical professionals about the long-term effects of those injuries.
- Work with insurance companies for a fair settlement.
- A trucking accident attorney in Naperville will represent you in court before a judge or jury if necessary.
- Provide legal advice on the best course of action.
If you are in Illinois and have been hit by a truck or have sustained a personal injury in some other way, contact the Shea Law Group for advice on how to proceed.
