Truck accident claims are different from car accident claims. The vehicles weigh up to 80,000 pounds, the injuries are worse, and the defendant is usually a trucking company with its own insurers, lawyers, and rapid-response teams. This page gathers every truck accident guide on this site in one place.
Federal rules shape these cases. Motor carriers must follow FMCSA regulations on driver hours, vehicle maintenance, drug testing, and cargo loading. A violation of those rules is often the core of a liability case. Trucks also carry electronic logging devices and black boxes that record speed, braking, and hours behind the wheel.
Evidence disappears fast after a truck crash. Carriers are only required to keep some records for months, not years. Drivers can be back on the road the next day. A preservation letter sent early can lock down logs, maintenance files, and onboard data before they are gone.
Liability rarely stops with the driver. The carrier, the freight broker, the shipper, the maintenance contractor, and a parts maker can all share fault. That matters because serious injuries need more than one insurance policy to cover them. The guides below explain liability, evidence, and claim strategy step by step.
All Guides in This Section
Who is liable after a truck crash
- Truck Accident Injuries in Chicago: Federal Regulations, Carrier Liability, and Claim Strategy
- Who Is Liable in a Chicago Truck Accident: Driver vs. Trucking Company
- Wrongful Death from Truck Accidents in Chicago: What Families Need to Know
Federal rules and trucking evidence
- Federal Trucking Regulations That Affect Your Illinois Accident Claim
- Hours-of-Service Violations and Fatigued Truck Driver Accidents in Chicago
- Overloaded and Improperly Loaded Truck Accidents in Illinois
- Truck Accident Black Box Data: How It Helps Your Claim
Truck crash types and claim guides
- Chicago Delivery Truck Accidents: Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and USPS
- Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents on Chicago Highways
- Jackknife Truck Accidents on I-90, I-94, and I-290
- Why Chicago Truck Accidents Are Different from Car Crashes
Talk to a Chicago Injury Lawyer for Free
Phillips Law Offices handles truck accident cases across Chicago and Illinois. The consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win. Call (312) 346-4262 or contact us online. Our office is at 161 N Clark St Suite 4925, Chicago, IL 60601.