Trucking Accidents

Chicago Truck Accident Attorney

Representing the Victims of Commercial Trucking Accidents throughout Illinois

Trucking accidents are among the most deadly, catastrophic accidents occurring on Illinois’s busy roadways. They also can result in the most complicated legal cases. At Cogan & Power, P.C., our unique legal team, which includes a nationally recognized member of the prestigious Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, is committed to obtaining just compensation for victims and their families. We take great pride in our record of successful verdicts and settlements, including a $13 million verdict in a trucking accident case, as well as the enduring relationships we have developed with our clients.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, schedule a free consultation with one of our dedicated trucking accident attorneys by calling (312) 477-2500 and begin the process of recovering.

How Can Cogan & Power Help You?

The Chicago trucking accident lawyers at Cogan & Power have two guiding principles:

1. Every case is handled by the partner–not an associate or paralegal–from start to finish.
2. Our attorneys collaborate on every case, bringing unique experience, knowledge, and perspectives.

Our lawyers are skilled strategists with experience on both sides of the courtroom. Our attorneys have almost 200 years of combined experience representing victims of personal injury and have recovered more than $600 million for their clients, including several record verdicts and settlements.

Legal Obligations of Trucking Companies and Truck Drivers

Truckers, like all motorists, have an obligation to operate their trucks in a safe manner. Additionally, truck drivers and trucking companies are subject to industry-wide specific rules and regulations. If the trucking company or truck driver fails to comply with their obligations, they could be liable in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

Causes of Truck Accidents

Determining the cause of a trucking accident is an important part of the legal analysis, affecting issues of liability, procedure, and damages. Some of the possible causes of a trucking accident include:

Contact Our Chicago Truck Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation

As experienced Chicago trucking accident attorneys, we work closely with accident investigators to assess the cause of the trucking accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact the skilled Chicago trucking accident attorneys at Cogan & Power by calling (312) 477-2500 for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights following a truck accident. If you cannot come to our offices in downtown Chicago, we will come to you. And because we take cases on a contingency basis, you will not pay any fee unless we get you compensation.

  • “They handled everything for me in its entirety.”

    - Sharon B.
  • “From personal attention to the client, to excruciatingly-thorough Discovery and Expert selection, I can say without hesitation or fear of contradiction, that I would not be in the ‘made whole’ state of affairs after my MedMal claim if it were n”

    - Henry G.
  • “Our family cannot express how her kindness and legal skills aiding in all our recoveries”

    - Leslie O.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Collaborative Approach to Legal Representation
  • Invested in Your Overall Well-Being
  • If You Can't Come to Us, We Will Come To You
  • You'll Communicate Directly With Our Partners
  • Record-Setting Achievements Recovering Millions for Our Clients
  • Nearly 200 Years of Combined Experience

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