Washington County, IL

Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers in Washington County, IL. Commercial trucks are one of the top causes of death in Illinois. The average semi-truck weighs approximately 80,000 pounds, when loaded with cargo, and when an accident occurs that involves a passenger vehicle, that weighs around 4,000 pounds, the damage can be catastrophic. If you need an Illinois Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer to take control of your truck accident claim in Washington County, IL, or pursuing a wrongful death claim against a negligent CDL driver that’s responsible for your relative’s death, the attorneys at Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. can help. Call (618) 244-5335 or (800) 553-3125 to schedule a free consultation and case review with our experienced Truck Accident Lawyers in Washington County, IL.

Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer in Washington County, IL

Semi-truck accidents can occur in a split second. In 2014, 61,081 people were injured in semi-truck accidents, while another 845 were fatally injured because of a truck driver’s carelessness. Our Illinois Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers, have helped victims of semi-truck accidents in Illinois for over six decades. Our attorneys have the resources and skill needed to file a compelling claim against the negligent party that’s valid under Illinois’ personal injury laws, make sure that your well-being is taken care of, and fight for the most compensation for your damages.

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The majority of semi-truck accidents are caused by truck drivers, rather than passenger vehicles, and are caused by negligent driving behaviors such as driver fatigue, speeding, driving under the influence, and distracted driving. Professional Truck Drivers are required to undergo 160 hours of in-classroom and supervised behind-the-wheel CDL training before hitting the highway, yet truck driver inexperience is a common cause of truck accidents.

If you have been the victim of a semi-truck accident in Illinois, our attorneys are fully committed to preserving the details of your case and winning the highest settlement for your damages. Our Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers in Washington County, IL, have represented the cases of countless truck accident victims in Illinois, and have the results to prove it. Contact Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. now to learn more about what makes our Illinois Truck Accident Lawyers the top choice for representation of truck, car, and other accident claims in Illinois.

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With two locations, one in Mt Vernon, IL, and the other in Effingham, IL, our Illinois Truck Accident Attorneys have the reach needed to help injury victims throughout Illinois. Our attorneys are experienced in winning the most damages for our clients and will handle all parts of pursuing a claim against the negligent party that caused your injuries.

From identifying liable parties (the truck driver, the company they are employed with, the manufacturer of defective equipment that might have contributed to the accident) to negotiating for the maximum settlement for your harm and losses, our experienced attorneys at Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. {take every precaution to ensure the best results for our clients’ claims|can alleviate the stress of your situation, and ensure that you are satisfied with the results of your semi-truck accident claim. For more information truck accident wrongful death claims our attorneys have defended, or for a free case review, call (618) 244-5335, (800) 553-3125 (toll-free), or connect with our Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers in Washington County, IL, now.

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