Truck Accidents

Driver Issues & Fatigue

Fatigue crashes, reaction-time math, drowsy driving, driver screening

6 articles

Seconds Matter in Truck Crashes | Peoria | Parker & Parker

**Truck crashes require rapid investigation and evidence collection before critical data disappears.** Black box data, scene photos, and witness statements must be…

Federal Trucking Regulations and How Violations Affect Your Illinois Accident Case

**The FMCSA enforces federal trucking regulations covering driver qualifications, maintenance, and hours of service.** Violations of these regulations constitute negligence and support…

Unavoidable Truck Crash Defense | Peoria | Parker & Parker

Trucking companies cannot claim unavoidable accidents as a defense if their driver violated federal regulations. Equipment failures due to neglected maintenance are…

How Do You Prove a Trucking Company Is Liable for an Illinois Truck Accident?

Last Updated: April 22, 2026 To prove a trucking company’s liability for an Illinois truck accident, you must show negligence in one…

Drowsy Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know (IL)

**Drowsy truck drivers violate FMCSA hours-of-service regulations and create extreme danger.** Electronic logging devices document when drivers exceed allowed drive times without…

Attempts to avoid truck driver fatigue can be dangerous

Efforts to reduce truck driver fatigue include mandatory rest periods, electronic logs, and speed governors to prevent excessive driving hours. Fatigued driving…

Equipment, Maintenance & Brakes

Brake failures, tire blowouts, inspection records, maintenance logs

1 article

Defective Truck Parts in Peoria Truck Accidents

**Defective truck parts like failed brakes or steering cause accidents and create product liability claims.** You can sue the manufacturer separately from…

Cargo, Loading & Hazmat

Overloaded trailers, unsecured cargo, hazmat spills, weight violations

3 articles

Overloaded Truck Accidents in Illinois: When Cargo Causes a Crash

**Overloaded trucks violate FMCSA federal regulations and create dangerous accident conditions.** Excess cargo weight causes braking failures, tire blowouts, and instability that…

Truck Accident With Hazardous Materials: Steps to Take

**Accidents involving hazardous material trucks carry special liability under federal transportation laws.** The FMCSA imposes strict regulations on cargo handling, placarding, and…

Car vs. Truck Accidents in Peoria: Key Differences

**Truck accidents cause far more severe injuries than car crashes due to the weight differential.** Trucks take longer to stop and create…

Trucking Company & Carrier Liability

Negligent hiring, vicarious liability, multiple-party claims

2 articles

When a Semi-Truck Is Part of a Multi-Vehicle Pileup: What Changes

**In a semi-truck pileup, multiple parties may share liability based on their actions.** The truck driver, trucking company, and other motorists can…

How Truck Accident Lawyers Help Illinois Crash Claims (2026)

Call a truck accident lawyer quickly after an Illinois semi-truck crash because evidence can disappear fast. Federal rules require motor carriers to…

Truck Types & Crash Types

Semi, jackknife, underride, tanker, delivery van collision patterns

2 articles

Underride Truck Accidents in Illinois: A Deadly and Preventable Crash

**Underride accidents occur when cars slide under truck trailers, often causing fatal injuries.** Properly functioning underride guards are required by federal law…

Safety groups urge NHTSA to propose AEB rule

Automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems can prevent or reduce crash severity by detecting obstacles and applying brakes. Safety groups urge the NHTSA…

Settlement, Value & Evidence Preservation

Case valuation, black box data, spoliation, early evidence requests

4 articles

Fatal Truck Crash Evidence in Illinois: Black Box Data, Lighting, and Preservation

Last Updated: April 22, 2026 In a fatal Illinois truck crash, black box data (speed, braking, transmission state), lighting evidence, and ELD…

Truck Accident Settlements and Verdicts in Illinois: What Determines Case Value

**Illinois truck accident settlements vary based on injury severity, lost wages, and medical costs.** Most cases settle for $50,000 to over $1…

Critical Evidence in Illinois Truck Accident Cases: What to Preserve and Why

**Critical evidence in truck accidents includes the black box, maintenance records, and driver logs.** FMCSA regulations require electronic logging devices that record…

Black Box Data After a Truck Accident: What It Shows

**Truck black boxes record speed, braking, and engine performance at the moment of impact.** This data proves what the driver was doing…

Wrongful Death (Truck)

Fatal truck crash claims, black box evidence, liability in fatality cases

3 articles

Trucking accident fatality rate increases in 2017

The trucking accident fatality rate increased in 2017 due to factors like driver fatigue, inadequate maintenance, and aggressive driving. Truck accidents are…

Illinois high school student killed in crash

Illinois high school student fatalities from car crashes often involve young, inexperienced drivers and peer pressure situations. These deaths highlight the need…

Pace of fatal crashes down a bit in Illinois

A slight decline in Illinois fatal crashes may reflect improved vehicle safety technology and enforcement efforts. Fatal crashes still result in devastating…

Weather, Visibility & Road Conditions

Fog, ice, rain, visibility-related truck crashes on Illinois highways

2 articles

Fog Truck Crash Reaction Time in Peoria | Parker & Parker

**Heavy fog reduces visibility and gives truck drivers limited time to stop safely.** If a truck hits you in fog, poor reaction…

Ice and reckless driving blamed for fatal Illinois crash

Ice and reckless driving are major causes of fatal Illinois crashes during winter months. Drivers who fail to adjust speed for conditions…