Statistics show that trucking and auto accidents are a leading cause of personal injuries. Drivers can be distracted, reckless, and careless. Car accident attorneys at The Cochran Firm Chicago know that being involved in an auto accident can be a traumatic experience physically, emotionally, and financially.
At The Cochran Firm Chicago, our car accident attorneys provide legal help for Illinois victims.
Our accident attorneys handle all types of accidents involving motor vehicles. This includes:
While we can take various cases, these are some of the most common. If you or a loved one has suffered from any of these areas, please contact us or fill out the Free case Evaluation.
Drunk Driving is a choice. Sadly, drunk driver accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths on roads today. According to a report generated by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 10,000 people die daily on the road each year.
A distracted driver can be any driver who is not fully focused on driving. You may have seen a distracted driver who is on the phone, sending a text message, or even putting on makeup. Whenever drivers take their eyes off the road, they put everyone at risk, which often results in a serious car accident. Drivers underestimate how one careless error can cause serious harm.
Buses are a safe form of transportation but bus accidents do occur. Accidents can be the result of negligence on the part of the bus driver, bus operator, or manufacturer. Those who are injured often require hospital stays and lengthy ongoing medical care and have to deal with lost wages. Our experienced bus accident lawyers will answer all your concerns, explain the judicial process and represent you in the courtroom.
Truck accident cases can be more complicated than a standard auto accident because employees drive trucks, not individual motorists. This case not only involves the person operating the vehicle but also the commercial employer of the driver.
Truck drivers often drive for long hours, become sleep deprived, and contribute to accidents by driving too fast, among other things. As a result, a truck driver’s mistake can cause the most dangerous trucking accidents.
If you are involved in a trucking accident, you should speak with an attorney immediately.
Pedestrian accidents are rising. If you were injured crossing the street, jogging, or exercising, you can file a pedestrian or bicycle accident case. After being injured you may find it difficult to complete your regular tasks because of the mental and physical trauma after the accident. You should immediately speak to a pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney to see if you have a claim.
After an auto accident, you may be able to file an insurance claim for damages. Even if another driver is at fault, you have the option to file the claim with either your own insurance company, if you are covered, or the other driver’s insurance company.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, don’t rely on the insurance company to work for you. The insurance company’s ultimate goal is to avoid making payments on claims, not helping you when you are in need. In this case, you would need an attorney by your side.
An automobile manufacturer has the responsibility to manufacture automobile parts that are crashworthy. This will protect the automobile user from any hazard. Unfortunately, in many cases, the vehicles roll over, airbags do not work, seatbelts become faulty, etc. If a driver or passenger is hurt in a crash due to a defective part, then an auto defect accident case might be able to be filed.
Sometimes, the driver is not the only cause of an auto accident. Poorly maintained roads and inadequate street signs may also contribute to an auto accident. Roadway defects are the cause of many car accidents in Illinois. As a result, the appropriate government entity is held responsible for car accidents that occur on defectively designed streets and roadways. If you have been injured in an auto accident because of a defective road, you may have a claim against all liable entities.