Chicago Trucking Accident Attorneys – MAS Law Personal Injury Lawyers

Why Chicago Trucking Accidents Demand Experienced Legal Representation

Chicago’s roads are heavily trafficked by commercial trucks, making trucking accidents particularly dangerous and complex. In Illinois in 2024, there were approximately 7,171 truck accidents, resulting in 147 fatalities and 3,190 injuries, according to FMCSA data. Another source updates that same year with 139 fatalities and 3,750 injuries from semi-truck crashes statewide.

Though truck collisions account for a smaller percentage of total accidents, they result in a disproportionately high share of severe injuries and deaths. For instance, semi-trucks were involved in 9% of all fatal crashes, 4% of injury crashes, and only 3% of property-damage-only crashes nationwide. In Illinois, large trucks may represent only a small portion of vehicles but feature heavily in fatal crash statistics.

With Chicago’s dense urban environment, highways like I‑57, I‑55, and I‑80 are hotspots for truck accidents, including deadly crashes. Factors such as driver fatigue—accounting for at least 13% of all truck crashes—improper cargo loading, and construction zone hazards (especially amid Project Rebuild Illinois) further escalate risks.

Serving Chicago, Texas, and Atlanta 

MAS Law is proud to offer top-tier personal injury accident legal representation in Chicago, as well as in Texas and Atlanta. Our attorneys handle these personal injury case types:

• Trucking Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Catastrophic Injury
• Slip & Fall
• Medical Malpractice
• Premises Liability
• Dog Bites
• Product Liability

No matter where you were injured—on Chicago’s I‑90 expressway, in a Texas highway collision, or in an Atlanta traffic accident—MAS Law is ready to secure the justice and compensation you deserve.

Common Chicago Truck Accident Scenarios

In the Chicagoland region, trucking accidents often arise from:

• Rear‑end collisions, especially in construction zones where traffic stops abruptly 
• Jack‑knifes, cargo shift/falls, side‑impacts, underride accidents (where a vehicle goes under a truck) 
• Fatigue‑related crashes, aggravated by long hours and sleep disorders like sleep apnea, affect nearly 28% of commercial drivers who may have sleep apnea 

These accidents commonly result in catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord trauma, traumatic brain injury, and extensive medical bills. Given the scale and involvement of multiple parties—drivers, truck owners, maintenance crews, manufacturers, municipalities—it is essential to have lawyers who can investigate, gather evidence, determine liability, and negotiate with insurers.

Why Choose MAS Law for Chicago Trucking Accident Claims

• Geographic Advantage: Serving Chicago, Texas, and Atlanta allows us to leverage local knowledge with cross-region experience.
• Aggressive Representation: We defend the injured and ensure they are not shortchanged by trucking company insurers.
• Full‑Service Capabilities: From initial investigation through trial, we manage every detail—medical records, accident reconstruction, expert witnesses, and maximum compensation.
• Track Record in Serious Cases: We focus on trucking accidents and catastrophic personal injuries involving wrongful death, spinal injuries, and more.

Contact MAS Law – Your Chicago Trucking Accident Lawyer

Whether your accident occurred on a Chicago expressway or elsewhere in Illinois, or even in Texas or Atlanta, MAS Law has your back. Our seasoned personal injury accident attorneys are ready to help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.