Kerley & Associates, P.C. — Springfield, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois is the crossroads of the American interstate trucking industry and as a result, the Central Illinois region sees more than its fair share of 18-wheeler and tractor-trailer vehicles. Unfortunately, not all of their drivers and operators follow the regulations that have been put in place to protect the other drivers who share the road with them.

Protect Yourself with Our Experience

The obvious danger that semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles pose to other vehicles and their occupants is easily recognized due to size and weight differences alone. What are not so easily recognizable are the underlying causes of accidents that involve them. A further complication is the presence of multiple defendants who all may share potential liability: the truck driver, the owner of the tractor, the owner of the trailer, the manufacturer of the tractor, the manufacturer of the trailer, the party responsible for maintenance of the truck, and the party who loaded the truck

At Kerley & Associates, P.C., we have the kind of experience and understanding of the law necessary to properly investigate and establish the presence of negligent conduct such as:

• Driver fatigue
• Speeding
• Overloading of vehicles
• Improper loading of vehicles
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Improper vehicle maintenance

Truck accident victims are often put at a disadvantage almost immediately. This is because most people who survive after being hit by a truck suffer serious injury and are not in a position to call their attorney. On the other hand, truck drivers are often able to call their employer or the licensed operator of the vehicle relatively soon. The next call is made to the insurers themselves, whose investigators appear at the scene to start building the case for why the insurers have no liability.

Meanwhile, no one has been contacted to look out for you.

Because of personal injury lawyer John Kerley's background in insurance defense, our firm knows how the insurers approach these cases and seek to defend themselves at your expense. We can start working to stop them from the moment you call.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a truck accident—please call or contact Kerley & Associates, P.C. in Springfield, Illinois, today and schedule a free consultation with no risk or obligation. Should you decide to hire our firm, you will pay no attorneys' fees unless we are able to obtain compensation on your behalf.

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