If you experienced serious injuries or lost a loved one due to a reckless fuel truck driver, you deserve compensation. We can help you pursue a settlement or award to cover your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
No one should suffer physically, financially, or emotionally due to the careless actions of a fuel truck driver or the negligence of a fuel truck company.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm offers free case evaluations, and we work on a contingency-fee-basis, which means you pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm now for help with your Skokie fuel truck accident case: (800) 794-0444.
How Fuel Truck Accidents Happen
According to a report on the transportation of oil, gas, and refined products, more than 100,000 fuel trucks transport oil and trucks from wells to processing refineries and eventually to consumers throughout the nation. A fuel truck driver must maintain control of their truck at all times. When a fuel truck driver engages in reckless behavior behind the wheel, they place everyone around him at risk for serious harm.
Common causes of liability for fuel truck accidents include the following driver behaviors:
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Aggressive driving/road rage
- Drowsy driving
These types of fuel truck driver behavior can result in serious injuries. The trucking company that owns the truck may also be liable for your injuries if the following type of negligence occurred internally:
- Failure to check new driver records for traffic convictions
- Failure to properly train new drivers
- Failure to properly inspect fuel truck fleet
- Failure to maintain fuel trucks brake systems and tires
Liability Can Lead to an Award
No trucking company should place profits before people. When they do, we should hold them accountable. Illinois law gives you the right to file a civil action to pursue possible compensation for your damages.
If you or someone you love was seriously injured due to a careless fuel tank driver, you may be entitled to damages. Furthermore, if you lost a close loved one due to the same type of accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. The restrictions on who may file on behalf of the estate make these types of claims quite complex.
Fight for justice for your injuries or the loss of your loved one. While no amount of money can change the outcome of your accident, it can help ease your financial burden.
To learn more about your options for pursuing a civil action claim, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm now: (800) 794-0444.
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We Will Negotiate with the Insurance Companies
Insurance companies do not have your best interests in mind when they visit you soon after the accident. They focus on one priority—settling the case quickly and for the least amount of money possible.
By accepting their initial settlement offer, you may forfeit your right to pursue future civil action should your condition worsen. Imagine your frustration, too, if you were to later discover that your case carried a much higher value than what the insurer offered.
At Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we know the tactics insurance companies use to avoid or to delay paying your claim. Our legal team will take on large insurance companies on your behalf. We will work hard to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. If we do not succeed in settling your case out of court, we are ready and willing to go to trial.
Although we approach our negotiations with these companies aggressively, we treat our clients with compassion and respect during this difficult time.
Types of Damages You May Recover
Your commute home from work or a quick trip to the store can result in a tragic life-changing accident due to a negligent fuel truck driver. No one should pay out of pocket for expenses that result due to the reckless actions of another person.
A fuel truck accident can result in a multitude of serious injuries. From broken bones to major burns from a fire or explosion, your injuries can impact your life at catastrophic levels. You did not cause the accident, and you do not need to bear this burden alone.
A claim settlement or court award for your case may cover the following:
- Emergency transportation to the hospital
- Medical care and treatment
- Lost wages and benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Diminished earning potential
- Diminished quality of life
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm will hold the negligent fuel truck driver, trucking company, or both accountable for your injuries. Call us today at (800) 794-0444.
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Time is an Issue
The clock continues to tick, so do not delay. According to Illinois’ Code of Civil Procedure, you must file a personal injury claim within a certain period of time. The countdown to your deadline begins the moment you sustain an injury.
Time passes quickly when you deal with medical appointments and adjusting to any permanent injuries. This makes it imperative to secure legal representation as soon as possible. Don’t miss your chance to meet the requirements for filing your claim.
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If you or a loved one experienced injuries in a fuel truck accident, a Skokie fuel truck accident lawyer can help. We offer free case evaluations, and we work on a contingency-fee-basis, which means you owe us nothing until we collect compensation for you.
To learn more about how our personal injury team can assist you and your family, call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm now: (800) 794-0444. The sooner we review your case, the sooner we can get to work for you.
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