Rollover truck accidents in Chicago can have catastrophic effects on anyone sharing the road at the time of the crash. Although these types of accidents are considerably less common than other crashes, the consequences are often severe.
If you suffered injuries in a rollover trucking crash, you could be facing a lengthy and painful period of recuperation. Fortunately, a compassionate local truck accident attorney from Kaveny Sarmas Injury Lawyers understands what you are going through. Our legal team is here to help you through this difficult time. By giving your case the individualized attention you deserve, we will put the personal in personal injury.
Why Do Big Rigs Roll Over?
Rollovers frequently happen when a truck loses its momentum and becomes unbalanced or when it hits another vehicle or a fixed object, causing it to overturn. Unfortunately, the design of tractor-trailer trucks makes them inherently more likely to roll over, as their greater weight and box-like shape can make them less stable than cars. Even though trucks are more prone to rolling over than many other types of vehicles, this should not be an excuse to avoid liability if a Chicago rollover truck crash caused you harm. Truck drivers need proper training so that they know how to handle their vehicles to reduce the chance of rollovers. However, when truck drivers, trucking companies, or other parties act negligently, they only increase the likelihood of a rollover occurring rather than reducing it.
Our dedicated legal team at Kaveny Sarmas can help determine why the crash happened and who bears potential legal liability.
Who Is Potentially To Blame for a Truck Rollover?
More than one party can share the responsibility for a truck overturning and causing a collision in Chicago.
Truck Driver
Most rollovers occur when truckers drive negligently, including:
- Speeding
- Making overly sharp turns
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
- Fatigued driving
- Making reckless lane changes
- Unsafe overtaking of other vehicles
- Negligent driving of a truck in adverse road conditions
Our dedicated team of lawyers at Kaveny Sarmas can meticulously examine the circumstances of your accident to uncover proof of the truck driver’s negligence.
Trucking Company
When a truck driver acts negligently, their employer can be at fault. Under state law, a trucking company can be vicariously liable for the negligent actions of its employees. Trucking companies can also be liable due to their own actions. For instance, if the trucking company knowingly encouraged its drivers to violate federally mandated hours-of-service restrictions by placing overly burdensome and unrealistic deadlines on them, the company could be at fault if an accident occurs due to a truck driver’s speeding, driving recklessly, or driving while overly tired. A trucking company could also be responsible if it failed to maintain its vehicles, and a worn-out or blown tire caused the truck to roll over.
Loading Company
Trucks can roll over if no one secures and balances their cargo properly. If a separate loading company was negligent in loading the truck’s trailer, that company could be culpable for a rollover.
Government Authority
If the crash occurred due to poor road conditions, you may be able to sue the government authority in charge of road repairs and maintenance.
Our knowledgeable legal team will scrutinize the evidence to help maximize your chances of successfully recovering damages.
Contact a Chicago Attorney for Guidance After a Rollover Truck Crash
Rollover truck accidents in Chicago can have devastating results. The people whose actions led to a rollover should be legally accountable.
We will work closely with you to answer your questions and guide you through the legal process. Contact Kaveny Sarmas Injury Lawyers today for help getting the justice you deserve.
