Truck Accidents

Northern Illinois

Truck Accident Lawyer

Being hit by an 18-wheeler can change everything in an instant. At Shindler & Shindler, our northern Illinois personal injury lawyers specialize in holding big-rig carriers accountable, whether your crash happened on Randall Road in Algonquin, the Tollway near Rockford, or anywhere in between.

Why Choose Shindler & Shindler

When you partner with our firm, you get brothers Rob and Keith Shindler on your side – trial-tested attorneys who treat every case as if it were their own family’s.

With deep roots in northern Illinois, we know how to investigate commercial drivers, interpret federal trucking regulations, and push insurers to pay full value on catastrophic injury claims. And because we work on contingency, you won’t pay a penny unless we win.

Case Results

$12M

Railroad Worker

Railroad worker who was permanently injured after not being provided proper protective equipment.

$850K

Injured Illinois Truck Driver

Injured Illinois truck driver in an accident in TN and hit by an Iowa licensed driver.

$650k

Injured Worker

What to Do Immediately After a Truck Collision

Northern Illinois truck accidents unfold in seconds, but the decisions you make in the next hour can define the rest of your case. Follow these steps to protect both your health and your legal rights:

Get to Safety & Call 911

Move out of traffic if you can do so safely, then report the crash. A police report locks in key details—road conditions, driver statements, witness names—that insurers can’t later distort.

Document the Scene

Use your phone to capture everything: shattered glass, spilled cargo, skid marks, traffic-light phases, weather conditions, and close-ups of every license plate. A single photo can prove that a driver was over the center line or that a poorly secured load shifted in transit.

Accept Medical Care—Even If You “Feel Fine”

Adrenaline can mask internal injuries such as organ bruising or spinal trauma. Visiting the ER or an urgent-care clinic creates a contemporaneous medical record that ties your symptoms to the crash.

Preserve Physical Evidence

Keep torn clothing, broken eyeglasses, or damaged child-safety seats. These items can later corroborate injury mechanics during expert testimony.

Call Shindler & Shindler

Let us handle every statement, document request, and deadline from the first day forward.

Why Truck Crashes Are Different—and Harder to Win Without Help

Multiple Liable Parties

A single wreck can implicate the driver, the motor-carrier company, a freight broker, the shipper that loaded the cargo, and even a third-party maintenance shop. We trace each layer of responsibility to be sure no pool of insurance coverage is left untapped.

Complex Federal Rules

Commercial drivers must follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) on hours of service, drug testing, vehicle inspections, and cargo securement. We subpoena driver logs, electronic logging-device (ELD) data, weight tickets, and maintenance records to prove violations that amount to per se negligence.

High-Severity Injuries

An 80,000-pound rig transfers far more kinetic energy than a passenger car. Victims often face traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or limb amputation—conditions that require life-care plans, vocational-rehab experts, and long-term economic modeling to capture full value.

Rapid Evidence Dissipation

ELD data can be overwritten in days, dash-cam footage deleted in hours, and tractor-trailer components repaired or scrapped in weeks. We send spoliation letters within 24 hours of retention, locking down critical evidence before it disappears.

How Our Illinois Truck Accident Lawyers Win

CDL-Focused Expert Review

Partner with former DOT inspectors and CDL instructors to dissect hours-of-service violations, break-checking patterns, and negligent cargo loading. Analyze maintenance histories to reveal bald tires, worn brakes, or overdue inspections.

Comprehensive Damages Analysis

Itemize every economic loss: emergency transport, surgeries, in-home nursing, adaptive technology, lost wages, and diminished earning capacity. Quantify non-economic harm: chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, loss of consortium, and reduced quality of life.

Strategic Negotiation

Present a meticulously documented demand package that leaves insurers little room to dispute liability or damages. Leverage multiple layers of coverage, including primary, excess, and umbrella policies, to maximize the total recovery.

Trial-Ready Litigation

If carriers stall or shift blame, we file suit immediately. From day one, we prepare demonstrative evidence—accident reconstructions, biomechanical animations, medical illustrations—that juries find compelling.
Our readiness to take the case through verdict often forces higher settlements long before the courtroom doors open.

Ready to Get Started?

Catastrophic truck accident injuries need a firm that plays to win. Contact Shindler & Shindler today for a free consultation. Speak directly with Rob or Keith and start building your case now.

Client Testimonials

Keith and Rob both kept me updated the entire time and made sure I understood everything. What happened to us was terrifying and I’m so glad that I trusted them with my case. They got me a fair settlement and were straightforward from the beginning. Thank you both!

Anyone in need of lawyers should contact Shindler and Shindler! Rob Shindler is by far the most caring and thorough attorney I have ever worked with. He is always available to his clients and takes the time to answer all questions!

My case was very difficult and Robert was there for us every step of the way. He always made sure all of our questions were answered and always reassured me he had my back. I honestly wouldn’t have been able to get through this without him.