Articles Posted in truck accident

When a truck driver pulls away from a loading dock, the safety of everyone on the road depends not only on that driver’s skill and truck maintenance, but on the decisions and incentives set by the carrier who employs them. Economic pressure from employers, like tight delivery schedules, pay-by-the-mile schemes, punitive on-time performance metrics, and…

Truck accidents are uniquely dangerous for occupants of passenger vehicles and for anyone working on or walking near our roads. In Illinois each year, hundreds of crashes involve large commercial vehicles, and the consequences can be catastrophic: fatalities, lifelong injuries, lost income, and massive medical bills. In this blog, we discuss the five most common…

Large commercial trucks (semis, tractor-trailers, big rigs) absolutely have blind spots, sometimes called “no-zones”, and those blind spots are far larger than the ones drivers experience in cars. Because semis sit high, have long trailers, and depend on side mirrors rather than rearview mirrors, there are areas around the truck the driver simply cannot see.…

When a trucking company denies liability following an accident, it means that the company (or its insurer) refuses to admit responsibility for the crash, or claims it was not legally at fault. Denying liability can take many forms: the company might assert that the truck driver was not negligent, argue that the accident was caused…

When a tractor-trailer collides with a vehicle, the injuries are often catastrophic, and the trucking company behind that rig may bear responsibility far beyond the actions of the individual driver. Illinois law, together with federal trucking regulations, creates multiple paths to hold a local carrier accountable: vicarious liability for what its driver did, direct negligence…

Truck accidents are among the most devastating crashes on Illinois roads. Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, collisions often lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities. One of the most preventable causes of these accidents is truck driver fatigue, frequently the result of violations of federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. At John…

Being struck by a delivery truck—as a pedestrian or bicyclist—is not only terrifying, it often leads to serious injuries, complex legal processes, and life-altering consequences. At John J. Malm & Associates, we understand how devastating it can be to suffer a serious injury in a pedestrian or bicycle accident—especially one involving a delivery truck. These…

When a commercial truck driver causes a crash and dies in the accident, it can leave victims and their families confused about what comes next—especially when it comes to legal claims. Many wonder: Can you still sue the trucking company if the at-fault driver is no longer alive? The answer is yes—in many cases, you…

At John J. Malm & Associates, we’ve represented individuals and families across Illinois who have suffered life-changing injuries—or lost loved ones—because of careless truck drivers and negligent trucking companies. One of the most overlooked but devastating causes of truck accidents in Illinois is mechanical failure due to poor maintenance. While most people think of truck…

Commercial trucks are a vital part of our nation’s economy, transporting everything from groceries to heavy machinery. But with their massive size and weight, large trucks also pose significant risks on the road—especially when traveling at high speeds. One crucial safety measure that has gained increasing attention is the use of speed regulators, also known…