Truck Wrecks

Truck wrecks aren’t just accidents. Someone is always responsible - whether it’s the truck driver, the trucking company, or a third party—and it’s our job to hold them accountable. If you’ve been in a truck wreck on Stevenson (I-55), or anywhere else in Chicago, you need a legal team that’s available, experienced, and ready to fight for you.

We have the resources and experience to take on even the biggest trucking companies and their insurers. But here’s the difference: while we’re a big firm, we never treat you like just another case. Our team gives you the personal attention and care you need to get back on your feet, with the backing of a firm built to win complex truck wreck cases.

How Trucking Companies Try to Limit Their Liability

Trucking companies will often go to great lengths to protect their bottom line after a wreck. They deploy teams of lawyers, adjusters, and investigators immediately after an incident to shift blame and limit payouts. Here’s how they do it:

• Delayed or Incomplete Maintenance Records: Trucking companies may delay or hide maintenance records that could show safety violations, including failure to maintain brakes or tires.
• Neglecting Safety Features: Many trucking companies fail to install or activate safety technologies like automatic braking systems or lane departure warnings, all to save money. If these features were missing or disabled, we’ll uncover it and use it to strengthen your case.
• Low-Balling Settlements: Trucking companies will often pressure victims into quick, low settlements before the full extent of their injuries is known. We won’t let that happen. We fight to ensure you get full compensation, not just a fraction of what you’re owed.

At Witherite Law Group, we don’t just fight for you—we uncover every tactic the trucking companies use to avoid liability and make sure they’re held accountable.

Trucking Companies: Cutting Corners to Lower Costs

Trucking companies often cut corners to maximize profits, putting everyone on the road at risk. They may skip routine maintenance, leaving trucks with worn-out brakes or faulty tires, and ignore vital safety technologies like automatic braking and blind-spot cameras to save costs. 

Some companies also overwork their drivers, pushing them to exceed legal driving hours, which leads to fatigue-related accidents. In an effort to save time and money, they might hire unqualified drivers or use substandard parts and cheap repair services. At Witherite Law Group, we investigate these practices to hold trucking companies accountable when their cost-cutting endangers lives.

Why Witherite Law Group?

At Witherite Law Group, we’ve designed our firm to ensure your case gets the best possible outcome:

Rapid Response Team (RRT): As soon as you call us, our team springs into action. We’ll send investigators to the scene to gather evidence, interview witnesses, get all available footage from the area, and get every detail needed to build a winning case. Whether your wreck happened on the Eisenhower, Dan Ryan 294, or a side street in the West Loop, we’ll be there fast and get to work immediately.

In-House Medical Staff: Our medical team works directly with you and your doctors to ensure your injuries are fully documented, and you’re getting the care you need. This not only helps you recover but also strengthens your case to ensure you get the maximum compensation you deserve.

CRASH Audio Experts: Our in-house audio team examines dash cams, police body cams, 911 calls, and other recordings to pull out critical evidence. Even the smallest sound or comment can have a huge impact on the outcome of your truck wreck case.

We’re Always Available - Reach Out Today

Our team is available 24/7. When you need us, we’re here. Our team of experienced lawyers, nurses, investigators, and specialists will handle your case from start to finish. You won’t be left wondering about the next steps—we keep you informed and supported every step of the way.

Call us today. We’ve recovered over a billion dollars for our clients, we have the resources to win, and a team dedicated to your case, so we’ll make sure you get the compensation you deserve.