What should I do immediately after a truck accident in Illinois?

Your safety comes first. Call 911 to report the accident and request medical assistance if anyone is injured. In Illinois, crashes involving injury, death, or significant property damage must be reported to law enforcement. As a practical matter, contacting the police at the scene in Chicago helps create an official crash report, which often becomes an important part of your claim.

If you can do so safely, you should also:

• Exchange information with the truck driver, including employer and insurance details
• Take photos or videos of the scene, vehicles, roadway conditions, and visible injuries
• Collect contact information for any witnesses
• Avoid making statements about fault or downplaying your injuries
• Decline recorded statements to the trucking company’s insurer until you speak with an attorney

Before giving any detailed statements, signing documents, or accepting a settlement offer, consider speaking with a Chicago truck accident attorney at Flynn Greathouse to help protect your rights.