18-Wheeler & Semi Crashes
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Hit by an 18-wheeler?We take on the giants.
Commercial vehicle crashes cause catastrophic damage, and trucking companies have teams of lawyers ready to protect their bottom line. Cronauer Law levels the field, uncovers the violations, and forces them to pay. Over $200 million recovered for injured Illinoisans.
- Free, confidential case evaluation
- No fee unless we win your case
- 50+ years fighting Illinois insurance companies
- Bilingual staff (English & Español)
Call 24/7 · Free(815) 895-8585
100% Free · No Obligation · No Fee Unless We Win
Featured Cases
We've beaten commercial carriers.
Real settlements and verdicts Cronauer Law has secured against trucking and commercial-vehicle companies.
Verdict
$2.5M
Dumpster Truck Crash
Settlement
$1.6M
Food Delivery Crash
Settlement
$700K
Corporate Truck Crash
A selection of our results. Cronauer Law has recovered more than $200 million for injured Illinoisans.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique.
Free Case Evaluation
Find out what your case is worth.
Tell us what happened. We’ll give you a free, honest assessment of your case, no obligation, no pressure. You pay nothing unless we win.
- Free, confidential case evaluation
- No fee unless we win your case
- We respond within one business hour
- Bilingual staff (English & Español)
Why Cronauer Law
The attorneys trucking companies don't want across the table.
Big rigs are governed by federal regulations: hours-of-service limits, maintenance rules, driver qualifications. We know where companies cut corners and how to prove it.
We dig into federal violations.
Logbooks, black-box data, and maintenance records often reveal the violations that caused the crash. We move fast to preserve them before they disappear.
We find every responsible party.
The driver, the carrier, the maintenance contractor, the cargo loader: commercial cases have multiple defendants and multiple insurance policies. We pursue them all.
Trial-ready against corporate defense teams.
Trucking insurers fight hard. Our verdicts prove we fight harder, and that we'll take the case to a jury.
Zero risk to you.
Free consultation. No upfront cost. Our fee comes from the recovery, only if we win.
Cases We Handle
Every kind of commercial crash.
If you were hurt by a large commercial vehicle, you may have a case against the company behind it.
Box Truck & Delivery Vans
Jackknife & Rollover
Rear-End & Underride
Wide-Turn & Blind-Spot
Hazardous Cargo Spills
Overloaded / Unsecured Loads
Fatigued & Distracted Drivers
What Clients Say
People we’ve helped.
What You Can Recover
Damages aren’t just medical bills.
Most injury victims underestimate what they’re owed, and adjusters count on that. We document, calculate, and demand every category of damages. The first offer is almost never the real number.
Medical bills
Past, present, and future medical expenses: emergency room, surgery, rehab, therapy, prescriptions, assistive devices.
Lost wages & earning capacity
Time off work, reduced hours, and the future income you can no longer earn because of your injuries.
Pain & suffering
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact on your relationships.
Property & out-of-pocket loss
Cost to repair or replace damaged property, plus the everyday expenses your injury forced you to take on.
Future care
Long-term medical care, assistive equipment, in-home help, and modifications to your home or vehicle.
Punitive damages
When the at-fault party acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct, extra damages may be awarded.
How It Works
Three steps. No surprises.
Step 01
Free Phone Call
Tell us what happened. We listen, answer your questions, and tell you honestly whether you have a case. No obligation, no pressure.
Step 02
We Build Your Case
We investigate, gather evidence, line up experts, deal with the insurance company, and document every dollar of your damages.
Step 03
We Win Your Case
Most cases settle once the evidence is undeniable. When the insurance company won't pay full value, we take them to trial, and we have the verdicts to show for it. You owe us nothing unless we win.
FAQ
Commercial vehicle accident questions, answered.
Why are 18-wheeler cases more complicated than car crashes?
Commercial trucks are regulated by federal law and often involve several potentially liable parties: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and maintenance contractors. There's more evidence to gather and bigger insurance policies in play, which is exactly why you need an experienced firm.
What evidence matters most in a trucking case?
Driver logs, electronic control module ('black box') data, maintenance and inspection records, the driver's qualification file, and cargo documentation. This evidence can be destroyed quickly, so we send preservation demands immediately.
Who can I hold responsible?
Often more than just the driver. The trucking company, a separate cargo loader, a maintenance provider, or even the truck manufacturer may share fault. Each may carry its own insurance, and we pursue every source of recovery.
The company's insurer already called me. Should I talk to them?
No. Their job is to minimize your claim. Don't give a recorded statement or accept an early offer. Refer them to us and let us handle all communication.
How long do I have to file in Illinois?
Most claims must be filed within two years, but evidence in trucking cases disappears fast. Call us right away so we can preserve it and confirm your deadline.
How much does it cost to hire Cronauer Law?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so you only pay if we win. The initial consultation is always free.
Don’t wait
Don't take on a trucking company alone.
They have lawyers working the moment the crash happens. So should you. The consultation is free. The advice is honest. The fight is ours.
Call 24/7 · Free(815) 895-8585
100% Free · No Obligation · No Fee Unless We Win