Truck Accident Injury Lawyers in Chicago, IL

If a reckless truck driver or Illinois trucking company caused you injuries, call Burger Law’s truck accident injury
lawyers in Chicago now at (779) 800-HURT or contact us online for a free consultation. Our truck accident injury
lawyers have decades of experience helping clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

When you hire our Chicago truck accident injury lawyers, we start working
on your case right away and fight on your behalf until you receive a full financial recovery. We have secured over $170
million in verdicts and settlements for our clients in Chicago and throughout Illinois. We have an amazing team of truck
accident injury lawyers and paralegals who keep you informed and
fight to make sure you get the full financial recovery you deserve. Do not
wait another moment; call the Chicago-based Illinois truck accident injury lawyers of Burger Law now at (779) 800-HURT or fill out our online
form to start on your road to recovery. We do not collect any fees until our Chicago truck accident injury
lawyers win your case.

If you have been injured in Chicago or Illinois due to someone else’s negligence, use our free personal injury calculator to see how much your truck
accident claim might be worth.

Truck accidents are far more dangerous than typical passenger car accidents. A truck accident can cause catastrophic
injuries that can have long-term or even lifelong effects on your ability to function independently or enjoy life. The
financial hardship they cause is sudden and severe. The Chicago-based Illinois truck
accident injury lawyers at Burger Law know what you are going through. You deserve justice, to see the liable
parties held accountable and to recover the best possible compensation.

What Are Common Types of Chicago Truck Accidents?

Some of the most common types of truck accidents our Chicago truck accident injury lawyers have seen are:

• Overloaded and Overweight Trucks Overloading or improperly loading trucks throws off a truck’s center of gravity, making them more
  prone to rollover accidents. Federal law sets an 80,000
  gross weight limit for all vehicles operating on the interstate system. If you or a loved one sustained an
  injury because an Illinois shipping company, truck company or truck driver overloaded their truck, Burger Law’s
  Chicago truck accident injury lawyers will hold them accountable.
• Night-Time Truck Accidents In 2019, 35 percent of all fatal truck crashes occurred at night, between 6 p.m.
  and 6 a.m., despite there being far less people on the Chicago and Illinois roads.
• Jackknife AccidentsJackknife accidents describe an
  accident where the truck’s cab loses control of the trailer and the trailer veers off to the side. They can be
  especially dangerous as they can cause a multi-vehicle accident and they
  often happen in Chicago with little warning.
• Head-On AccidentsHead-on accidents are often the
  most damaging. They can happen if a driver is fatigued or drunk and veers to the wrong side of the road.

Truck accidents in Chicago and throughout Illinois occur for a variety of reasons, and the circumstances surrounding
each crash are unique. All of the Burger Law Chicago truck accident injury
lawyers have seen every type of truck accident imaginable on the Illinois roads. Whatever caused your crash and
regardless of the conditions surrounding your accident, we conduct a full
investigation and fight hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

What Are the Federal Regulations for Chicago Truck Drivers and Truck Companies?

The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration is the governing body that regulates the safety of commercial motor vehicles and works to prevent
commercial motor vehicle-related injuries and fatalities. Truck accidents are incredibly
destructive and Chicago truck drivers and companies need to follow regulations that go beyond what regular
passenger drivers are required to do. As part of its mission, the agency:

• Enforces safety regulations
• Targets high-risk carriers and drivers
• Improves safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies
• Strengthens motor vehicle equipment and operating standards
• Increases safety awareness

If anyone who owns, manages or operates a truck does not follow the regulations and they cause you injuries, they are liable for your damages. Trust in the
Chicago-based Illinois truck accident injury
lawyers at Burger Law to hold them accountable and get you the maximum compensation you deserve. The legal
process is complicated and uncertain for the average person. The Burger Law Chicago truck accident injury lawyers are
experts in Illinois law and in dealing with insurance companies and large corporations that use tricks to try
to deceive you and devalue your claim. If you or a loved one in Chicago, or anywhere in Illinois, were injured
by a reckless truck driver or trucking company, call the truck accident injury lawyers at Burger Law
today at (779) 800-HURT.

How Can Violating Federal Safety Regulations Lead to Chicago Truck Accidents?

Below are some of the federal safety regulations, and how violating them can lead to accidents.

Texting and Driving | Chicago Truck Accident Injury Lawyers

The Code of Federal Regulations §392.80 prohibits texting and driving for
truck drivers any time the motor is running, with the exception of emergency situations or if the vehicle is off the
road. One study found that texting drivers look at their phones for an average of 4.6 seconds during a 6-second period. At 55 miles per
hour, that is the equivalent of driving an entire football field – including the end zones – without looking at the
road once. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that 80
percent of all motor vehicle accidents involved driver inattention in the moments leading up to the crash.

Drug Use and Drug Testing | Chicago Truck Accident Injury Lawyers

§382 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires commercial truck
drivers to be tested for the following controlled substances:

• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Opiates, including opium itself and derivative drugs such as heroin
• Amphetamines and methamphetamine
• Phencyclidine (a.k.a. PCP)

Unfortunately, drug use among truck drivers is high and often linked to poor working
conditions. Many drivers traveling through Chicago and Illinois use amphetamines and cocaine in order to stay awake when driving long
hours.

Blood-Alcohol Limits for Truck Drivers | Chicago Truck Accident Injury Lawyers

It is federal law that no one can operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or
higher. Because large trucks pose a much higher risk to those on the Chicago and Illinois roads, federal law
and §382 of the Code of Federal Regulations places even higher restrictions on truck drivers:

• No truck driver may drive with a blood alcohol content of .04 percent or higher
• Having a blood alcohol content over .02 may make a truck driver subject to disciplinary action, and
  they will not be allowed to drive for 24 hours

If a truck driver made the terrible decision to drive drunk or impaired by drugs and caused you injuries,
Burger Law’s Illinois truck accident injury lawyers in Chicago will hold them accountable. When we sue drunk drivers on your behalf, we
seek punitive damages so they know never to get behind the wheel intoxicated again.

Truck Inspections, Repair and Maintenance | Chicago Truck Accident Injury Lawyers

The Code of Federal Regulations §396 stipulates
that every “motor carrier, its officers, drivers, agents, representatives and employees” consistently
inspect, repair and maintain their trucks, as well as keep detailed records.

They must inspect:

• Time and frame assemblies
• Suspension systems
• Axles
• Wheels and rims
• Steering systems
• Brakes

If you were hit by a truck driver in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois, it is imperative you contact truck
accident injury lawyers right away. As part of our truck
accident investigation, we
will acquire any and all reports. If we find the driver or truck company was negligent, you can be sure
our truck accident injury lawyers will hold them accountable.

Hours-of-Service for Truck Drivers | Chicago Truck Accident Injury Lawyers

Along with drunk driving and distracted driving, fatigued driving is one of the most dangerous
things a driver can do. Being awake for 18 consecutive hours is equivalent to having a blood alcohol
content of .05 percent. While Arkansas and New Jersey are the only states to have laws against
drowsy driving, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has enacted strict hours-of-service regulations to ensure
that truck drivers get enough rest when they have to drive long hours:

Property-Carrying Drivers

• A max of 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive off-duty hours
• A max of 14 hours on-duty, meaning that the trucker may not drive beyond the 14th
  consecutive hour after coming on duty after 10 consecutive off-duty hours
• No more than 60 hours on duty over seven consecutive days
• No more than 70 hours on duty over eight consecutive days
• Any driver using a sleeper berth must take eight consecutive hours in it, plus a separate
  two hours in the sleeper berth or off duty, or any combination of the two.

Passenger-Carrying Drivers

• A max of 10 hours driving after eight consecutive hours off duty
• A max of 15 hours on-duty, meaning that the commercial driver may not drive beyond the 15th
  consecutive hour after eight consecutive off-duty hours
• No more than 60 hours on duty over seven consecutive days
• No more than 70 hours on duty over eight consecutive days
• Drivers who use a sleeper berth must take at least eight hours in it with the option of
  splitting the time into two periods, provided that neither is less than two hours

Truck drivers should pull over when they are feeling drowsy or fatigued. According to the
groundbreaking Large Truck Crash Causation Study,
pressure from employers to meet tight schedules was a leading reason that truck drivers drove
fatigued. If you or a loved one in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois was injured because a trucking
company obligated their drivers to drive longer than they should, Burger Law’s Chicago truck accident
injury lawyers will prove that they were liable and make sure you receive maximum
compensation.

Strict adherence to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation is necessary to keep
our Chicago and Illinois roads safe. If anyone who owns, manages or drives a truck is negligent in
satisfying any state
or federal regulations and injures you or your loved one, they need to pay and you need to
be compensated for your damages.

Your Chicago Truck Accident Injury Lawyers | Burger Law

Burger Law’s Illinois truck accident injury lawyers in Chicago have over 70 years of combined
experience investigating, litigating and trying cases. We will find every party that is liable for
your injuries and make sure they are held accountable. We have dedicated our lives to defending the
rights of the injured and vulnerable in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

Call your Chicago truck accident injury lawyers at Burger Law immediately at (779)
800-HURT or contact us to start a free consultation. You deserve
to have skilled and experienced attorneys on your side, fighting for your recovery and for you and
your family’s future.

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Juanita Matthews

Year of 2023

This law firm is absolutely amazing. They took on my case, when nobody else would! They fought hard for me when it seemed there was no hope. They kept me informed and always asked for my input before making decisions on my case. Gary puts himself into every case unlike most law firm owners. Gary and his team really care about every one of their clients, and fights hard to get you a fair settlement. They actually won my case out of court, and then reduced my fees to make sure I could get my car fixed and be able to get back to some normality. I would recommend Burger Law over and above any other firm! If you go somewhere else you aren’t getting the best!

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7 months ago

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Emelia M.

3 months ago

Burger Law Firm is fantastic. Laura and Genevieve were so amazing and helpful throughout the entire process. They helped me with my personal injury case every step of the way and succeeded at getting me the results I desired.

Helen L.

a year ago

We had a great experience with Burger Law for representing us after a serious car accident. Truly impressed by how professional and supportive the entire team is. And, many thanks to Genavieve and Laura – you are amazing!

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a year ago

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5 months ago

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2 months ago

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11 months ago

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