At Your Service When You Need Us
If you’ve been involved in one of these accidents and you are searching for a truck accident lawyer in Rockford, the attorneys at Crosby & Crosby Law are ready to assist you in every way possible.
At the law firm of Crosby & Crosby, we investigate and litigate accidents involving all kinds of truck accidents, everything from semi-truck collisions to delivery van mishaps and everything in between. We represent both the victims of truck accidents and the families of those who have lost a loved one in a trucking accident.
Here are some of the ways the personal injury lawyers at our law firm can assist you in a trucking accident case.
- Securing adequate compensation: You want to be adequately compensated for any damages and injuries you may have suffered. Of course, you can seek compensation on your own, but the task is much easier if you have an experienced lawyer at your side who is familiar with all the filing requirements and intricacies of the state’s legal system.
- Collection of vital evidence: You need as much evidence as possible to back your compensation claim. At Crosby & Crosby, we have the experience and knowledge to look for evidence to support your claim of negligence against the other party. We can work with you in gathering valuable evidence including, among others, eyewitness accounts, photos, and videos of the accident. This kind of evidence can be extremely important in substantiating your claim for compensation for the damages and injuries you’ve suffered.
- Conducting crucial negotiations: Besides you and any passengers who may have been in your vehicle, many other parties will be involved in your accident. These can include the truck driver, the driver’s employer, those responsible for truck maintenance, the truck’s manufacturer, and possibly, the shipper owning the truck’s cargo.Rest assured, each of these individuals and entities will have lawyers fighting for them and trying to absolve them of any blame for the accident. Faced with that reality, you need experienced attorneys by your side to fight on your behalf and help you secure the compensation for damages and losses to which you are entitled.
- Representation in court: If post-accident negotiations do not lead to an out-of-court settlement and your case goes to court, our experienced truck accident lawyers at Crosby & Crosby can organize and present the evidence needed to support your compensation claim and prepare you for any testimony you may be required to give during the court proceedings.
Additional Advice After Your Accident
Beyond seeking our legal counsel, we strongly advise you to do all the following after your accident.
- Get all necessary medical help: After your initial post-accident care, be sure to get all necessary follow-up treatment from medical specialists if you’ve suffered a severe injury.
- Keep complete records: Make sure you have a copy of the police accident report, pictures of the accident scene if possible, medical records and medical bills, repair bills, and any letters you may have received from insurance companies.It’s extremely important to keep track of the total amount of property damage to your vehicle, as well as the medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident. You should also keep records of any lost wages if you have to take time off from work to recover from your accident.
- Say as little as possible about the accident: This advice is especially important if you’re contacted by the other party’s insurance company. Unfortunately, anything you might say to their insurer may be used to minimize the injuries and damages you’ve suffered or perhaps even deny your compensation claim. Let your attorneys do the talking for you.
Crosby & Crosby Law – Rockford Truck Accident Attorneys
If you’ve been involved in a truck-related accident, as we’ve said, our truck accident attorneys in Rockford want to assist you in every way we possibly can, and we urge you not to delay. Under Illinois’ statute of limitation, an injured party has two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.
Please contact the law firm of Crosby & Crosby today at 815-367-6432 to schedule an initial consultation. Let our expert attorneys assist you with your truck accident case and help you secure the compensation to which you are entitled.
