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Chicago, IL · Truck accident · 2026

Top-Ranked Truck Accident Lawyers in Chicago

Crashes with semi-trucks and commercial vehicles tend to cause serious injuries and involve several possible defendants, from the driver to the trucking company and its insurer.
Updated September 25, 202626 firms evaluatedHow we rank

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· Chicago

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    95.7/100
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    Malman Law

    4.85.3K Google reviews· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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· Chicago

    Google 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

  • 1

    Federal safety rules for commercial drivers (hours of service, maintenance, drug testing) can help prove fault.

  • 2

    Trucking companies usually carry much higher insurance limits than private drivers.

  • 3

    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. 1.Have you taken trucking companies to trial, not just settled?
  2. 2.How quickly will you send a letter asking them to preserve the truck's data?
  3. 3.Do you work with accident reconstruction experts?
All 12 questions →

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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