---
title: Personal Injury News | Truck Accidents
description: Truck Accidents | blog
---

 Talk to an attorney now - [630-684-2332](tel:630-684-2332) | **Video Conferencing Available**

[![PLG_logo45-white-1](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/PLG_logo45-white-1.webp)](https://palermolawgroup.com/)

- [About](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us/) 
    - [About Us](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us/)
    - [Frequently Asked Personal Injury Questions](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/faq-personal-injury-questions/)
    - [Se Habla Español](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us#espanol)
- Accident & Injury Law + 
    - [Personal Injury](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/personal-injury-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/car-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Construction Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/construction-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Dog Bites & Attacks](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/dog-bite-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Medical Malpractice](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/medical-malpractice-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/nursing-home-abuse-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Premises Liability](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/premises-liability-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/truck-accident-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Workers’ Compensation](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/workers-compensation-lawyer-oak-brook/)
    - [Wrongful Death](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/wrongful-death-lawyer-oak-brook/)
- [Blog](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog)
- [No Fee Guarantee](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/about-us#no-fee)
- [Contact](https://palermolawgroup.com/contact/) 
    - [Free Legal Consultation & Case Evaluation](https://palermolawgroup.com/free-consultation/)

# Blog

Jul 31

[![off-tracking-truck](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(53).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/off-tracking-truck-accidents)

## [Off-Tracking Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/off-tracking-truck-accidents)

 As drivers, we’re used to the idea of sharing the road with semi-trucks and often forget that they pose an ongoing safety threat. While many truckers keep the road a safe place, semi-truck accidents do happen and they are often more catastrophic..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/off-tracking-truck-accidents)

- July 31, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/off-tracking-truck-accidents#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

May 26

[![what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-has-an-accident](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/PLG%20Blog%20Images%20(60).png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident)

## [What Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident?](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident)

- May 26, 2025
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/what-happens-when-a-truck-driver-accident#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

Apr 14

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-04-16T125744.382.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-and-truck-accident-lawsuits-different)

## [Car and Truck Accident Lawsuits Are Very Different. Here’s Why.](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-and-truck-accident-lawsuits-different)

 While trucks are involved in fewer crashes overall compared to passenger vehicles, the accidents they are involved in tend to result in far more serious outcomes. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2021, there..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-and-truck-accident-lawsuits-different)

- April 14, 2025
- [Admin](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/admin)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-and-truck-accident-lawsuits-different#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

Apr 03

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-04-06T221701.688.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/truck-driver-deaths-unfortunate-facts)

## [Truck Driver Deaths: The Unfortunate Facts](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/truck-driver-deaths-unfortunate-facts)

 According to the latest federal data from theBureau of Labor Statistics, 1,115 truck drivers and sales drivers died on the job in 2022—an 8% increase from 2021. That makes truck driving the occupation with the highest number of work-related..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/truck-driver-deaths-unfortunate-facts)

- April 3, 2025
- [Admin](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/admin)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/truck-driver-deaths-unfortunate-facts#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

Nov 29

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-11-27T160336.639.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/comparative-negligence-car-accidents)

## [Understanding Comparative Negligence in Illinois Car Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/comparative-negligence-car-accidents)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/comparative-negligence-car-accidents)

- November 29, 2024
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/comparative-negligence-car-accidents#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

Nov 26

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-11-25T120736.880.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-aggravates-a-pre-existing-condition)

## [Seeking Compensation When a Car Accident Aggravates a Pre-Existing Condition](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-aggravates-a-pre-existing-condition)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-aggravates-a-pre-existing-condition)

- November 26, 2024
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/car-accident-aggravates-a-pre-existing-condition#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

Nov 22

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/rainyday%20PLG.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/posting-on-social-media-after-a-car-accident)

## [Why Posting on Social Media After a Car Accident Could Ruin Your Claim](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/posting-on-social-media-after-a-car-accident)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/posting-on-social-media-after-a-car-accident)

- November 22, 2024
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/posting-on-social-media-after-a-car-accident#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

Nov 12

[![](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202024-11-11T091629.207.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/delayed-symptoms-after-car-accident)

## [Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident: Legal and Medical Implications in Illinois](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/delayed-symptoms-after-car-accident)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/delayed-symptoms-after-car-accident)

- November 12, 2024
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/delayed-symptoms-after-car-accident#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

Jun 25

[![14-hour-rule](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/14%20hour%20rule.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/14-hour-rule-truck-drivers)

## [The New 14-Hour Rule for Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/14-hour-rule-truck-drivers)

[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/14-hour-rule-truck-drivers)

- June 25, 2023
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/14-hour-rule-truck-drivers#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

May 23

[![truck-accident-injury](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/injured%20in%20a%20truck%20accident.png)](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/injured-truck-accident-compensation)

## [Injured in a Truck Accident? You May Be Entitled to Compensation](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/injured-truck-accident-compensation)

 As a personal injury lawyer, I have seen countless cases of individuals who have been injured in a truck accident. These types of accidents can be life-threatening and result in serious injuries that impact a person's life for years. Especially when..[read more →](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/injured-truck-accident-compensation)

- May 23, 2023
- [MARIO PALERMO](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/author/mario-palermo)
- [No Comments](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/injured-truck-accident-compensation#comments-listing)
- [Truck Accidents](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents)

- <https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents/page/0>
- [1](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog)
- [2](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents/page/2)
- [3](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents/page/3)
- <https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/truck-accidents/page/2>

### Request a Free Legal Consultation

### Recently Published

## Recent Outcomes

### $1.3 Million

Mr. Palermo obtained $1.3 million dollars for an airline employee who was injured on the job.

### $800,000

 Palermo obtained $800,000 for the family of 63-year-old woman who died after gallbladder removal surgery.

### $400,000

 Palermo obtained $400,000 for a 28-year-old woman from Aurora that was the victim of a hit-and-run.

![PLG-vert-300](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/PLG-vert-300.webp)

### PALERMO LAW GROUP

1415 W. 22nd Street  
Tower Floor  
Oak Brook, IL 60523

[630-684-2332](https://www.palermolawgroup.com/blog/tag/630-684-2332) [mario@palermolawgroup.com](mailto:mario@palermolawgroup.com)

### Helpful Links

- [Personal Injury Lawyer](https://palermolawgroup.com/personal-injury-lawyer-chicago/)
- [Personal Injury FAQs](https://palermolawgroup.com/faq-personal-injury-questions/)
- [Car Accident Lawyer](https://palermolawgroup.com/car-accident-lawyer/)
- [Testimonials](https://palermolawgroup.com/testimonials/)
- [Se Habla Español](https://palermolawgroup.com/se-habla-espanol/)

### CONNECT WITH US

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PalermoLawGroup/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mariopalermolawgroup/)

 © 2026 | Palermo Law Group - All Rights Reserved.