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Truck Crash Lawyers in Belleville, IL


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Truck Crash Lawyers Belleville, IL. Truck accidents can have devastating ramifications that go well beyond a standard car crash. After receiving an injury in a truck accident, there's the very real likelihood that you are facing excessive medical bills and possibly months, years or even a lifetime of further treatment. If you were harmed because of another person's negligence, you should not have to go through your recovery alone. The veteran and dedicated Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote are here to fight for you and help you recover the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one has been affected by a truck driver or trucking company's carelessness, speak to our Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a no-risk, no-obligation case review.


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Is it Worth it to Get Belleville, IL Truck Crash Lawyers?

If a negligent person or organization injured you, then you unquestionably need to hire a lawyer. Truck drivers and trucking companies have high-priced insurance policies and their insurance adjusters will put a lot of hours into trying to lower your financial recovery. The ruinous ramifications of truck accidents go well beyond a typical claim between two civilian motorists that you might be able to manage without an attorney. Your Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers at HK Law know how to effectively value, negotiate and recover for you the compensation you are entitled to. Other than standing up to insurance companies, veteran and savvy truck crash lawyers will:

  • Gather and evaluate evidence, including:
    • The truck's black box
    • Video footage from the truck's cab
    • Close-by surveillance footage
    • Witness statements
    • Police reports
    • The scene of the accident
    • Employer records
    • Maintenance records
  • Manage the entire legal process
  • Go through your medical records
  • Work with medical and motor vehicle wreck experts to determine negligence and correctly calculate the value of your claim
  • Keep in constant communication with you
  • Take your case in front of a judge and jury if the insurance and trucking company will not be reasonable in negotiations

Our Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers know that with medical bills and lost wages, you may be nervous about retaining legal representation. We charge no attorney's fees unless we win your case.


Belleville, IL Truck Crash Lawyers: The Statistics

Any Belleville, IL motor vehicle accident can result in disastrous injuries or, in the most tragic cases, wrongful death. Victims of truck crashes are at extremely high risk owing to the mere size of semi-trucks and the force they carry. Despite making up just 4 percent of registered vehicles, trucks are part of 9 percent of fatal wrecks. In fatal truck accidents, 72 percent of people killed in truck accidents were occupants of passenger vehicles, not the truck. Most trucks are 20-30 times heavier than standard vehicles and take 20-40 percent more time to reach a complete stop.

Because truck accidents in Belleville, IL are so perilous, there are firm rules that truck drivers and truck companies must comply with. When their negligence in following those rules injures you, you need to call the Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers of HK Law to stand up the the trucking company and insurance company.

How Much Is My Belleville, IL Truck Accident Case Worth?

The damages available in truck accident claims fall into 3 categories: economic damages, non-economic damages and, in rare cases, punitive damages.

Economic damages offer you a recovery for the financial losses you've sustained because of your injuries. These include:

  • Property damage
  • Medical bills, such as
    • Emergency care
    • Follow-up appointments
    • Surgeries
    • Crutches or other assistive devices
    • Chiropractic appointments or physical rehabilitation
    • Any reasonably foreseen future expenses, such as continued physical therapy
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential if your injuries result in permanent disability
  • Other expenses such as needing to hire services for help with household chores

Non-economic damages compensate you for the consequences of your injuries you can't put a dollar figure on, like the physical and emotional pain of your injuries. Non-economic damages include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Stress
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Scarring
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

Punitive damages are uncommon and are reserved for cases where the part responsible for your injuries was grossly negligent, for example, in a drunk or reckless driving accident.

How much your personal injury claim is worth depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact they've had on your life and the talent of your truck crash lawyers. Speak to an attorney at Halvorsen Klote today at 866-382-4167 to learn more about what we can do for you.

Who Can My Belleville, IL Truck Crash Lawyers Hold Accountable for My Injuries?

The circumstances of each crash are different, and who we can hold accountable depends on on what caused the crash. The knowledgeable and capable Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote will conduct a full investigation into your crash to find every party we can hold accountable. Below are some of the common causes of truck accidents and the parties our truck crash lawyers may be able to hold accountable for your injuries.

The Driver

According to the Federal Motor Safety Administration, nearly nine-tenths of truck accidents are the result of driver error. Examples of driver negligence:

  • Distracted driving, including driving while
    • Texting, or using their phone in any manner
    • Eating or drinking
    • Smoking
    • Adjusting temperature settings or the radio
    • Not paying attention to the road ahead
    • Lost in thought
    • Driving while tired
  • Driving drunk or otherwise impaired
  • Aggressive driving
  • Neglecting to check blind spots
  • Driving well over the speed limit

If you were hurt because a truck driver did not do their job adequately and didn't care about your safety, call HK Law's semi-truck accident lawyers today to take the first step in winning fair financial compensation for your injuries.

The Truck Company

Truck companies owe the same duty of care to people on Belleville, IL roads that truck drivers do. Semi-trucks usually drive hundreds of thousands of miles a year and as such can come into disrepair frequently. While trucks are often pulled over for inspection, they are too numerous for the Department of Transportation to be able to monitor every single truck. That's why consistent maintenance and repairs is paramount for truck companies.

In addition, truck companies have a responsibility to their drivers are not overworked. Some studies indicate that drowsy driving can be worse than drunk driving. There are firm laws about the number of miles a truck driver can drive in one day and how often they need to take breaks. The hours of service regulations are:

  • An 11-hour driving limit after 10 consecutive hours not driving;
  • A 14-hour driving limit followed by 10 consecutive hours off duty, even if they were not on duty all 14 of those hours;
  • A half-hour driving break if a truck driver has driven more than eight straight hours without a 30-minute break;
  • A 60/70-hour limit in 7/8 consecutive days, and a driver may only restart the 7/8 straight day period after having 34 or more hours off-duty.

Unfortunately, some Belleville, IL truck companies are concerned more about their profits than they do about keeping everyone safe. If you were injured in a truck crash because a driver was fatigued, it may be because they obligated to keep driving even when it violates federal regulations.

Lastly, truck companies have a duty to only contract qualified drivers. Truck drivers need a Commercial Driver License in order to legally drive a semi-truck. If a truck company hires someone who does not have the proper license, has a history of drunk driving or has another criminal conviction that precludes them from driving a truck, they can be held responsible for not hiring a qualified driver.

The Truck Manufacturer and Mechanics

Like car manufacturers, anybody that designs or manufactures trucks has an obligation to make sure they are safe to reach the market. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that any component that carries "unreasonable risk of death or injury in an accident" must be recalled.

Similarly, if a mechanic sees a safety hazard and does not repair it or does not fix it properly, Halvorsen Klote's truck crash lawyers can also file a claim against them.

The Shipping Company

Cargo needs to be correctly loaded so that the cargo is safely fixed within the truck. Shifting cargo could cause the truck to roll-over and injure you. If the shipping company failed to guarantee the safety of their shipping practices, you can also file a claim against them.

A Governmental Entity

Dangers in the road such as broken pavement, loose guard rails or defective traffic lights can cause truck accidents. Governments have a responsibility to design and maintain roadways safely and when they fail in that duty you may be able to hold them liable with the help of accomplished and skilled Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers. Third party contractors that repaired the hazards inadequately may also be included in your claim.

The personal injury lawyers at HK Law have experience fighting and winning a wide variety of personal injury cases. Check out the links below to see more about the services we offer.

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If you have been injured in a truck accident through no fault of your own, the committed and talented truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote will take up your case. You should not have to worry about costly medical expenses and lost wages because of somebody else's reckless behavior. Let us fight on your behalf to secure you the compensation you are entitled to. Speak to an attorney today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online to find out more about how the Belleville, IL truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote can help you.


Joel Halvorsen

Joel Halvorsen

Attorney at Law

Joel Halvorsen and his partner Greg Klote founded the Halvorsen Klote law firm on the principle that injured people and their families should have access to the same quality legal representation as large insurance companies.


Greg Klote

Greg Klote

Attorney at Law

Greg Klote is a partner and founder of Halvorsen Klote.

Greg has successfully fought for people who were injured through no fault of their own. He became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of those who have been wronged and treated unfairly.