Geneva Truck Accident Attorney

Experienced Legal Counsel for Personal Injury Victims in St. Charles & Batavia

There are few experiences more frightening than being involved in a traffic collision with an 18-wheeler. If you are the unfortunate victim of an accident caused by a big-rig, O’Brien Law, LLC is here to help ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

With over 30 years of experience, our Geneva truck accident lawyer has the knowledge and resources to help effectively guide you through the process of filing a claim for reimbursement for your injuries. When you work with us, our task is to take care of all the legal business so that you can focus on healing.

Call (630) 480-4130 today to schedule a free consultation with our aggressive truck accident lawyer.

How To Determine Fault in a Truck Accident

The first step in pursuing full and fair compensation in a truck accident is determining fault. This process is often more complicated than deciding who is liable in a car or motorcycle collision, because several parties can potentially be held responsible for your injuries after a truck accident.

Common at-fault parties in a truck accident include:

Truck Drivers

It is rare that a truck driver is not at least partially responsible for the accident. Truck drivers can be held liable for your injuries for a variety of reasons, including distracted driving, drowsiness, drunkenness, or violation of any traffic laws, such as speeding or running a stop sign.

Trucking Companies

Often, a trucking corporation can be held responsible for the damage that their truck causes in an accident. If your accident was caused by the trucking company’s violation of any federal or state trucking regulations, you might be able to file a claim against them.

Truck Manufactures

All 18-wheelers are built by a manufacturer that uses parts that were created by different manufacturers. Either one of these entities could be to blame for your injuries if a defective truck or part of a truck caused the crash.

Truck Maintenance Technicians

Semi-trucks are driven countless miles every week and require regular maintenance. Often, a trucking company will hire a third-party to take care of the servicing of the truck. If these mechanics are negligent in the performance of their job, it could cause a truck accident. If this is the case, you can also include the mechanic on your claim for compensation.

Government Agencies

If you were involved in a trucking accident that was caused by unsafe road conditions, you might be able to file a claim against the agency that is responsible for keeping the road safe.

Failure to identify all the at-fault parties in a truck accident could mean that you will not receive adequate compensation. When you consult with our personal injury lawyer, we can help you determine who may be liable in your situation. We can also assist you in gathering the necessary evidence and building a strong case against all responsible parties.