In 2024, 6,681 tractor-trailer collisions in Illinois injured 3,190 people and killed 147. As of May 12th, 2025, the state has seen 1,253 semi accidents that produced 529 injuries and caused 28 deaths. Many times, motorists and passenger vehicle occupants suffer severe wounds while truck drivers are relatively unscathed.
You may know that you could pursue compensation after a truck accident. Before that can happen, fault for causing the crash has to be established. Some people mistakenly believe that the truck driver is always to blame, but several other parties could share the fault. Your knowledgeable Lake County, IL personal injury attorney knows how to determine fault and liability, and we will fight to help you collect the highest available amount of damages for your truck accident case.