Trucking companies send investigators within hours of a crash. You need a lawyer who moves just as fast. Phillips Law Offices has recovered over $500 million for injury victims, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Stephen D. Phillips
Truck accident cases are not like ordinary car accident claims. Whether the vehicle that hit you was a semi-truck, an 18-wheeler, or a tractor-trailer, the physics are the same: the vehicles are bigger, the injuries are more severe, and trucking companies carry high-value insurance policies with teams of lawyers ready to fight your claim. Attorney Stephen D. Phillips and his team investigate every angle, driver logs, black box data, FMCSA violations, to build the strongest possible case for maximum compensation.
Trucks can weigh 30 times more than passenger vehicles. We know the federal FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service rules, and multi-party liability issues unique to these cases. Most general PI lawyers don't.
Trucking companies deploy rapid-response investigators within hours. We send preservation letters and start gathering evidence immediately so critical proof isn't lost or destroyed.
The driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, or even a parts manufacturer may share fault. Illinois law lets us pursue every responsible party in one case.
Consultations are free and we work on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and nothing at all unless we win your case.
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Plain answers to the questions people ask after a crash with a semi, delivery truck or other commercial vehicle.
The driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, a parts manufacturer or a government body can share fault under Illinois law.
Read the guideFederal minimums under 49 CFR Part 387 start at $750,000 for general freight and run higher for hazardous cargo.
Read the guideFMCSA rules, the Illinois Vehicle Code, Chicago truck routes, comparative fault and the filing deadlines.
Read the guideStep by step, from the first hours after a crash to a lawsuit in Cook County.
Read the guideFrom whiplash to traumatic brain injuries, paralysis and wrongful death, and what each means for your claim.
Read the guidePreservation letters, FMCSA subpoenas, expert witnesses, insurer negotiation and trial when needed.
Read the guideHow it works
Four steps from your first call to a recovery, with no fee unless we win.
Call (312) 346-4262 or send the form, any time of day. We review what happened for free, with no obligation.
We send preservation letters and gather driver logs, black box data and FMCSA records before critical proof is lost or destroyed.
We pursue every liable party, from the driver and trucking company to a cargo loader or parts manufacturer, and negotiate with their insurers or go to trial.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee comes from the settlement or award only if we recover compensation for you.
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