The Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg recently created an infographic discussing Waukegan truck accidents, how they occur, and how they can be prevented. This infographic is intended to help Waukegan motorists understand what they can do to keep themselves safe when sharing the roads with semi-truck and other large commercial vehicles.
How Common Are Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents are incredibly common, with over 11,070 trucking accidents happening each year in Illinois. For example, in 2018, there were 12,267 truck crashes and 121 fatalities. These figures are not an anomaly, as the rates in the following years have remained just as high. In 2019, there were 11,741 trucking accidents resulting in 116 fatalities. While 2020 was an exception due to the COVID 19 pandemic, in 2021, there were 11,178 truck collisions resulting in 1,324 fatalities.
In terms of Waukegan, the city sees a significant number of truck accidents because it is the largest city in Lake County. As a result, there are many major highways that trucker regularly use, including I-94, Route 43 and Route 41.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
Truck accidents often result in life-changing injuries. In fact, a semi-truck accident is three times more likely to end in incapacitating injuries than a car accident. Some of the most common truck accident injuries include traumatic brain injuries and other head injuries, back and spinal cord injuries, burns and lacerations, broken bones and fractures, internal bleeding and paralysis.
Avoiding a Truck Accident
Some truck accidents can be avoided if motorists take extra precautions when driving around these dangerous vehicles. For example, one of the biggest things to keep in mind is avoiding a truck’s “no zone.” A no zone consists of several areas around a truck where the driver cannot see nearby motorists. While trucks’ no zones vary, they typically include the 20 feet immediately in front of the truck, 30 feet behind the truck, a large triangular area on the passenger side of the truck, and a smaller triangular area on the driver’s side of the truck.
Truck Accident Lawsuits Can Provide Victims with Monetary Compensation
Injured motorists who successfully bring a truck accident lawsuit may be able to recover significant financial compensation for their accident related expenses. While every case is different, the following are the most common types of economic and non-economic damages available to victims through a truck accident lawsuit.
Medical Expenses: Damages for a victims’ medical expenses may include the cost of all past and future medical treatment, physical therapy, surgery, hospital stays, diagnostic testing, and more.
Lost Wages: Damages for a victim’s lost wages includes the money they could not earn during the time they were recovering, as well as the loss of future earnings due to an ongoing disability.
Property Damage: Accident victims may also recover monetary compensation for the damage caused to their vehicles.
Pain and Suffering: An accident victim’s truck accident settlement should include an amount for their pain and suffering, which is the mental and emotional toll that the accident (and their injuries) had on their life.
Briskman Briskman & Greenberg is a respected personal injury law firm specializing in truck accident claims. For over 35 years, the truck accident lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg have been advocating on behalf of individuals and families who suffered as a result of others’ negligent actions, including truck drivers and their employers. Our lawyers are compassionate, dedicated advocates who can clearly explain your rights and effectively pursue a claim on your behalf to ensure you are fairly compensated for what you’ve been through. We offer free consultations to all truck accident victims and will not bill you for our services unless we can recover compensation on your behalf.
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