Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer.
Cross & York represents catastrophically injured people in the Chicago metro and across Illinois. ~2.6M (metro ~9.5M).
Quick answer
Can Cross & York handle a truck accident case in Chicago?
Yes. Cross & York represents people hurt in commercial truck crashes in Chicago and across Illinois, including on I-55, I-57, I-90. Illinois law generally allows 2 years to file an injury claim. Consultations are free and available 24/7, with no fee unless the case recovers money.
Chicago is the rail and trucking capital of the United States. Six interstates converge in the metro, and intermodal yards on the south and west sides generate constant tractor-trailer movement. That volume is good for the local economy — and devastating for anyone caught in a tractor-trailer crash on one of these corridors. Cross & York represents people seriously injured in semi-truck collisions throughout the Chicago metro, with deep familiarity with Illinois law and the carriers that operate here.
Major freight corridors in Chicago
Chicago crash hotspots we see most
- Circle Interchange (I-90/I-94/I-290)
- I-80/I-94 Borman Expressway corridor
- I-294 Tri-State Tollway
Illinois law applies to your case
A truck crash in Chicago is governed by Illinois substantive law. Recovery is barred if you are more than 50% at fault. The statute of limitations is generally 2 years from the date of the crash for personal injury, and 2 years for wrongful death.
Local trial venue: Cook County Circuit Court — Law Division handles personal-injury cases over $30,000 and is one of the most active civil dockets in the country.
Read the full Illinois truck accident law guideBefore you talk to an insurer
See how we handle semi-truck accident cases, including 18-wheeler crashes and truck accident wrongful death claims.
Frequently asked questions — Chicago
Do you take truck accident cases in Chicago?
Yes. Cross & York represents people injured in commercial truck crashes throughout the Chicago metro area and across Illinois. We work with local counsel where state bar rules require it. No fee unless we win.
What are the worst truck crash spots in Chicago?
Circle Interchange (I-90/I-94/I-290); I-80/I-94 Borman Expressway corridor; I-294 Tri-State Tollway. These interchanges and corridors see the highest commercial-truck volume — and the highest catastrophic-crash rates — in the metro.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim from Chicago?
Illinois generally requires personal injury cases to be filed within 2 years of the crash. Recovery is barred if you are more than 50% at fault.
How much does it cost to hire a Chicago truck accident lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Cross & York handles every commercial-truck case on a contingency-fee basis — we are only paid if we recover money for you, and the consultation is always free.