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$3.1 MILLION in Bus Accident Case Truck Lawsuits

An Illinois man recently received a $3.1 million verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a bus company. The man's wife was walking on Ewing Avenue in Chicago when a school bus driver ran over her and dragged her. The woman suffered catastrophic personal injuries and died later that day. The bus company originally denied any involvement in the fatal hit-and-run bus accident, but a jury returned a substantial award for the woman's pain and suffering and her husband's...

Truck Accidents & Third Party Claims

Truck accidents often occur through the negligence of a third party such as the trucking company or the truck manufacturer. The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act provides the terms under which someone involved in a truck accident can file a lawsuit against a third party. Drivers must take specific precautions to avoid collisions with trucks, but may be eligible to file third-party claims if they do end up in a truck accident. Illinois Workers' Compensation Act The IWCA specifies employees who...

Chicago Truck Driver Injured On I-55 Work Injuries

When a person is working and is injured, he or she should be covered by workers' compensation. That coverage exists not only when a person is working in a Chicago factory or office building, but also when working out-of-state or when driving for work-related purposes Recently a Chicago truck driver was driving his semi truck on Interstate 55 just south of Steele, Missouri, when he was involved in a truck accident that appears to be the other driver's fault. The...