Articles Posted in Truck Accident

Interstate 55 is one of the busiest trucking corridors in Illinois, stretching from the Chicago metropolitan area through Joliet, Bloomington-Normal, Springfield, and toward St. Louis. Thousands of commercial trucks travel I-55 every day transporting freight, consumer goods, construction materials, fuel, and agricultural products across the Midwest.

Unfortunately, the heavy concentration of semi-trucks on I-55 also contributes to a significant number of serious and fatal truck accidents each year. Due to the size and weight of tractor-trailers, crashes involving commercial trucks often result in catastrophic injuries, fatalities, major highway closures, and complex legal claims.

At John J. Malm & Associates, we have represented victims injured in trucking accidents throughout Illinois, and we understand how devastating these crashes can be for drivers and their families. Understanding the leading causes of semi-truck accidents on I-55 can help motorists stay safer and recognize when negligence may entitle them to compensation after a crash. Continue reading

Truck accidents are different from ordinary car accidents. Because commercial trucks are larger, heavier, and often traveling with freight or passengers, collisions with big rigs, delivery trucks, or tractor-trailers can cause catastrophic injuries, complicated insurance issues, and multiple potentially liable parties. Cook County is one of Illinois’ busiest driving regions. Data shows that Cook County accounted for a large share of crashes, injuries, and fatalities, making it especially important for victims to know the right steps to protect health and legal rights after a crash. Continue reading