Chicago, IL · Truck accident · 2026
Top-Ranked Truck Accident Lawyers in Chicago
The ranking
Top Chicago truck accident lawyers
This is the overall personal injury ranking for Chicago. Confirm a firm handles truck accident cases before you hire.
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Abels & Annes, P.C.
5.0248 Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 2.0
- Score
- 95.7/100
- 2Best map positionMost reviewedBar check pending
Malman Law
4.85.3K Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 1.0
- Score
- 90.1/100
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Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys
4.91.2K Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 3.5
- Score
- 88.7/100
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Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers
4.9140 Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 3.5
- Score
- 88.3/100
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The Kryder Law Group, LLC
4.9555 Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.0
- Score
- 82.3/100
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Ankin Law
4.81.4K Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.5
- Score
- 76.5/100
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Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys
4.8592 Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 8.5
- Score
- 71.8/100
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TorHoerman Law: Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Chicago
5.095 Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: #18 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 13.5
- Score
- 65.6/100
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Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C.
4.9327 Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: not in top 20 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 13.0
- Score
- 64.7/100
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Car Accident Lawyer Sean O'Bryan
5.068 Google reviews· ChicagoGoogle Maps position: not in top 20 for "personal injury attorney", #7 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 14.0
- Score
- 63.8/100
Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank
Know this
What makes truck accident cases different
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Federal safety rules for commercial drivers (hours of service, maintenance, drug testing) can help prove fault.
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Trucking companies usually carry much higher insurance limits than private drivers.
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Key evidence like electronic logging data and dashcam footage can be lost if it is not requested quickly.
Checklist
Evidence to save now
- The truck's company name and USDOT number (on the cab door)
- Photos of the truck, trailer and cargo
- Police report and any citation issued
- Witness contact details
- Medical records and bills
Before you sign
Questions to ask a lawyer
- 1.Have you taken trucking companies to trial, not just settled?
- 2.How quickly will you send a letter asking them to preserve the truck's data?
- 3.Do you work with accident reconstruction experts?
Illinois
Rules that affect your claim
Filing deadline
2 years
For most injury claims (735 ILCS 5/13-202).
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (735 ILCS 5/2-1116)
Car insurance
At-fault (tort) state
The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
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FAQ
Common questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois?
In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Illinois?
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (735 ILCS 5/2-1116)
Is Illinois a no-fault car insurance state?
Illinois is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.
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