WHAT WE DO
We are truck accident trial attorneys. It's all we do.
Truck accidents are not the same as car accidents. A truck accident case requires specific knowledge of the trucking industry, the extensive safety regulations and industry standards which govern truck drivers, trucking companies and other entities involved in the transportation of goods in our country. A commercial truck that often weighs up to 80 thousand pounds have operating limitations that put an extra focus on safety by the truck drivers and trucking companies operating these large machines driving on our roadways. When they cause a crash, they also have greater consequences when causing a crash to a driver or passenger in a motor vehicle which increases the likelihood of serious injuries or death than being in a crash with another car.
Timothy M. Whiting, Founding Partner
Each year truck collisions cause more than 140 thousand significant injuries and over 5 thousand deaths to the motoring public. It is estimated that more people die in trucking wrecks than in train, plane, ship and bus accidents combined. Many of these tragic collisions are caused by driver fatigue, error, distraction, or truck companies’ failure to train/monitor or supervise their drivers.
Board Certified in Truck Accident Law
When a family member or loved one is injured or killed in a truck accident, the challenge of finding the right attorney for your case is daunting. It can be very difficult for family members to discern which attorney has the right knowledge, skill, and experience to obtain justice when a loved one was involved in a truck crash and in the complex world of truck accident law.
By submitting to the rigorous NBTA board-certification process, Tim Whiting has proven that he is a leading attorney in the area of truck accident law. His experience and knowledge have been certified by a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that only the most experienced and skilled lawyers achieve certification.
Mr. Whiting has completed all the necessary steps and requirements for Truck Accident Law certification. In so doing, he ranks among the first fifty attorneys in the United States to achieve this designation with the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and that the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Emergency Response Truck Accident Investigation Team
Because of our commitment to getting full justice for our clients involved in truck crashes, we have formed an Emergency Response Truck Accident Investigation Team to preserve critical evidence and data when our clients are involved in a trucking accident. Our investigative team is comprised of leading experts in the field of truck accident investigation, safety and reconstruction.
Evidence is Critical to a Successful Truck Case
The success of a truck accident lawsuit can often rest on the speed and quality with which the accident itself was investigated, and the manner in which evidence was documented, secured, and stored. As experienced truck accident attorneys, we know that the speedy, thorough investigation of a truck accident is key to providing us with the evidence and facts we need to win your case.
After hiring our truck accident team, our Emergency Response Investigation Team can be on the scene interviewing witnesses, securing evidence and determining the cause of the crash within 24 hours or less.
Collecting Important Truck Accident Evidence
Once on the scene of a truck crash our investigation team will immediately secure and document the following pieces of evidence:
- Skid marks that indicate speeding and braking distances.
- Video from cameras on scene.
- Witness statements from police, tow operators, witnesses and first responders.
- The truck and trailer involved in the crash and all electronic data contained on the truck.