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Filing a Rear End Collision Lawsuit

Personal Injury Lawyers in JolietJoliet Illinois, the state’s fourth-largest city, is situated just 40 miles southwest of the Chicago Metropolitan area. With a population of nearly 150,000 residents, the city was first incorporated in 1852. The beautiful Des Plaines River meanders through Joliet. Other waterways within the city limits include DuPage River, Spring Creek, Hickory Creek, Aux Sable Creek and Jackson Creek.

The area’s two medical facilities Silver Cross Hospital (New Lenox) and Provena St. Joseph Medical Center are major employers in the city as is the Hollywood Casino Joliet and the County of Will. Both the University of St. Francis and the Joliet Junior Community College are within the city limits.

Area residents and visitors enjoy the Route 66 Raceway (NHRA), Chicagoland Speedway (NASCAR), the Route 66 Visitors Center and the Joliet Museum. Other local amenities include four major golf courses, two miniature golf courses and miles of scenic hiking trails in Hammel Woods.

The area’s major highways include interstates 55 and 80 along with Illinois highways route 7, 53, 59 171. U.S. highways traversing through the city of Joe that include US 6, 52, 30 and 66.

Personal Injury Attorney Joliet

The bustling city of Joliet has its fair share of rear end collisions where motorists and passengers suffer serious injuries and fatalities. Most rear end accidents happen at busy intersections, railroad crossings and stop signs. When a large commercial truck causes a rear end accident, the results can be catastrophic. Many times, the accident involves the trucker’s distraction or inattention, and not allowing significant time or distance to stop from hitting the passenger vehicle ahead.

The disproportionate size and weight of a large commercial vehicle rear-ending a passenger car can leave the victims permanently disabled or dead. Many commercial trucks when fully loaded can weigh more than 80,000 pounds, causing a significant impact when hitting the back of a 3000-pound car. The disparity in the sizes of the vehicles often leads to tragedy for everyone involved.

Determining Which Driver Is At Fault

While it might appear obvious that the large commercial truck striking a smaller passenger vehicle proves which driver is at fault, often times, determining responsibility for the accident is more complex. In many incidences, the trucking company and their insurance carrier will quickly dispatch an investigative team to the accident scene to help build the case for minimizing compensation to the victims. Hiring Joliet personal injury lawyers can help victims seek recompense.

When the victims of a catastrophic rear end collision have legal representation, the attorneys can determine if the trucker was driving while fatigued after many hours on the road or from a lack of sleep. In addition, Joliet personal injury lawyers can file claims against any third party including the trucking company. The lawyer may be able to cite numerous factors that directly caused the accident, such as:

  • The truck had defective tires or faulty brakes
  • The trucker lacked sufficient training
  • The truck was improperly maintained
  • The truck driver was driving at excessive speed in an attempt to maintain their driving schedule

Hire a Joliet Injury Lawyer with the Chicago Injury Center

The Chicago Injury Center (CIC) website provides valuable resources for victims who have been seriously injured from a commercial truck rear end collision. The website can provide immediate access to skilled personal injury attorneys in Joliet for victims seeking recompense from all parties at fault. Call CIC at to schedule a free no obligation consultation with the skilled attorney.

With Joliet personal injury lawyers on your side, you can recover medical expenses, lost wages from missed work, rehabilitation costs and property damage along with recompense for your suffering and pain.

Why Contact The CIC?

  • Personal injury law is all we do!

    Our practice is limited to people injured to serious injury and accident cases. You can confidence in the fact that your attorney has succeeded in cases like yours.

  • Prompt, Professional, Courteous

    We take care of as much of the leg-work as possible so you can focus on your recovery. We have a team of investigators, paralegals and attorneys who begin working on your case right away. We are dedicated to the successful prosecution of your case.

  • Our No Fee Promise

    We never charge a fee without a recovery for you. Our fee is strictly dependent on a recovery for you. If we do not recover, our services are free. We're on your side.

  • Experience Counts

    Many of our cases are referrals from other attorneys who respect our work and integrity. Over the years, we've helped 1000's of people in various situations recover compensation for their injuries. Chances are, we've worked on cases very similar to yours.

  • Results

    More than $50 million collected for a diverse group of cases. We know what cases are worth and won't stop working on the your case until we achieve what your case is worth.

Jennifer Bekkerman

Jennifer Bekkerman, Attorney at Law

Jennifer Bekkerman, Attorney at Law

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