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Truck Crash Lawyers Lebanon, IL. Truck accidents cause devastating injuries. After receiving an injury in a truck accident, you're probably facing excessive medical costs and possibly months, years or even a lifetime of further treatment. If you were hurt because of another person's recklessness, you do not have to go through your recovery alone. The accomplished and devoted Lebanon, IL truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote are here to fight for you and win you the compensation you are owed. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident through no fault of your own, call our Lebanon, IL truck crash lawyers today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online for a complimentary case evaluation.


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Do I Need Lebanon, IL Truck Crash Lawyers?

If you have been injured in a truck accident, then you unquestionably need to hire a lawyer. Truck drivers and trucking companies have costly insurance policies and their insurance adjusters will put a lot of hours into trying to lower how much money you get. The ruinous ramifications of truck accidents go well beyond a normal fender bender that you might be able to deal with on your own. Your Lebanon, IL truck crash lawyers at HK Law know how to properly value, negotiate and recover for you the recovery you are owed. Besides standing up to the trucking company, experienced and savvy truck crash lawyers will:

  • Obtain and evaluate evidence, including:
    • The truck's black box
    • Video from the truck's cab
    • Close-by surveillance video
    • Witness statements
    • Police reports
    • The scene of the accident
    • Employer records
    • Maintenance records
  • Oversee the entire legal process
  • Review your medical records
  • Work with medical and auto wreck experts to determine liability and properly calculate the value of your damages
  • Keep in constant communication with you
  • Take your case to trial if the insurance and trucking company will not be reasonable in negotiations

Our Lebanon, IL truck crash lawyers know how to get you the full financial recovery you are entitled to. You owe us no attorney's fees unless you get the full compensation you deserve.


Lebanon, IL Truck Crash Lawyers: The Statistics

Any Lebanon, IL motor vehicle accident can cause devastating injuries or, in the worst cases, wrongful death. People who were injured as the result of truck accidents are at extremely high risk because of the force that truck accidents carry both on city roads and on highways. Despite accounting for just 4 percent of registered vehicles, trucks cause 9 percent of traffic related fatalities. In fatal truck accidents, Almost three-quarters of people killed in truck accidents were occupants of passenger vehicles, not the truck. Most trucks are 20-30 times bigger than typical vehicles and take 20-40 percent more time to reach a complete stop.

Lebanon, IL truck drivers and their trucking companies have an important duty to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. When their negligence in following those rules injures you, you need to call the Lebanon, IL truck crash lawyers of Halvorsen Klote to get the compensation you deserve.

What Damages Are Available For My Lebanon, IL Truck Accident?

There are three types of damages available after a truck accident: economic damages, non-economic damages and, in rare cases, punitive damages.

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

  • Property damage
  • Medical costs, including
    • Emergency care
    • Follow-up appointments
    • Tests and procedures
    • Braces or other assistive devices
    • Chiropractic care or physical therapy
    • Any anticipated future expenses, such as continued physical therapy
  • Money lost from not being able to work while you were recovering
  • Lost earning capacity if your injuries result in permanent disability
  • Out-of-pocket expenses like transportation to and from medical appointments

Non-economic damages offer you a recovery for the less tangible ways your life has been impact, like the physical and emotional pain of your injuries. Non-economic damages include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Anxiety
  • Loss of ability to enjoy life
  • Disfigurement
  • Inconvenience
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of consortium

Punitive damages are rarely awarded and are are only given out when the negligent party was incredibly reckless, for example, in a drunk or reckless driving accident.

How much your personal injury claim is worth depends on the seriousness 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 start your road to true recovery with full compensation.

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

Each truck accident is ]unique, and who we can hold accountable depends on how and why your specific crash happened. The knowledgeable and dependable Lebanon, IL truck crash lawyers at Halvorsen Klote know how to evaluate truck accidents and find every party we can hold accountable. Below are some of the common causes of truck accidents and the parties our truck crash lawyers can seek compensation from.

The Driver

According to the Federal Motor Safety Administration, 87 percent of truck accidents are the result of negligent driving. Examples of driver negligence:

  • Distracted driving, including driving while
    • Texting, or otherwise using their phone
    • Eating or drinking
    • Tobacco use
    • Changing temperature settings or the radio
    • Paying attention to something on the side of the road
    • Daydreaming
    • Driving while drowsy
  • Drunk driving, or being under the influence of drugs
  • Reckless driving
  • Unsafe lane changes
  • Speeding

If you were harmed because of a negligent truck driver, call Halvorsen Klote's semi-truck accident lawyers today to take the first step in securing a full financial recovery for your injuries.

The Truck Company

Truck companies can be just as negligent as Lebanon, IL truck drivers. Semi-trucks frequently drive hundreds of thousands of miles a year and because of that the company needs to stay up to date on repairs. While trucks are pulled over for inspection, they are too numerous for the Department of Transportation to be able to monitor every single truck. That's why scheduled maintenance and repairs is essential for the safety for everyone on the road.

Furthermore, truck companies have a duty to their drivers are not overworked. Some studies suggest that driving with less than four hours sleep within 24 hours can be worse than drunk driving. There are stringent regulations regarding the amount 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 off duty;
  • A 14-hour driving limit followed by 10 straight hours not driving, even if they were not driving all 14 of those hours;
  • A 30-minute driving break after eight hours straight hours of driving;
  • A 60/70-hour limit in 7/8 consecutive days, and a driver may only restart the 7/8 straight day period after being off duty for at least 34 hours.

Regrettably, some Lebanon, IL truck companies are worried more about their bottom line than they do about the public's and their own driver's safety. If you were injured in a truck crash because a driver was fatigued, it's possible that they obligated to keep driving even when it violates federal regulations.

Finally, truck companies must only hire drivers who are capable of driving safely. Truck drivers need a Commercial Driver License before they can be hired. If a truck company hires someone who is untrained, has a history of DWIs or is otherwise unqualified to drive a truck, they are liable for not hiring a qualified driver.

The Truck Manufacturer and Mechanics

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

Similarly, if a mechanic notices a defective component and does not correct it, HK Law's truck crash lawyers can also file a claim against them.

The Shipping Company

Cargo needs to be properly loaded so that the truck will not roll over and cargo will not spill out. Uneven weight distribution can lead to roll over accidents. If the shipping company neglected to load their cargo properly, you can also file a claim against them.

Local or State Government

Dangers in the road including potholes, loose guard rails or malfunctioning traffic lights can sometimes result in truck accidents. Governments have an obligation to maintain the safety of our roadways and when they neglect that duty you may be able to hold them responsible with the help of accomplished and knowledgeable Lebanon, IL truck crash lawyers. Construction companies hired to repair the hazards incorrectly may also be held liable.

The personal injury lawyers at HK Law have experience fighting and winning a wide array 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 hurt 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 outrageous medical expenses and lost wages because of somebody else's negligence. Let us fight for you to secure you the compensation you are entitled to. Call us today at 866-382-4167 or contact us online to learn more about how the Lebanon, 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.