FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In Illinois, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases, including truck accidents, is two years from the date of the crash. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation. That is why it is key to reach out to a truck accident lawyer right away. Costa Ivone can make sure all paperwork is filed on time.

First, get medical help for any injuries. Then, if you can, take photos of the scene, the truck, and your injuries. Get the truck driver’s information and any witness names. Do not talk to the trucking company’s insurance adjuster before speaking with a lawyer. Contact Costa Ivone as soon as possible so we can help preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Yes. Illinois law allows surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim after a fatal truck accident. You may recover money for funeral and burial costs, medical bills from the final injury, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship. These cases have a two‑year deadline from the date of death. Do not wait. Costa Ivone can help your family get answers and fair compensation during this painful time.

That is common near Aurora because many trucks pass through on I‑88 and other highways. An out‑of‑state truck does not change your right to compensation. We can still file a claim in Illinois courts against the truck driver, the trucking company, and their insurers. The out‑of‑state factor may add some complexity, but Costa Ivone has handled many such cases and knows how to track down and hold them responsible.

Trucking companies must follow federal safety rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. These rules limit driving hours, require regular inspections, and set training standards. If a company breaks these rules, that violation can be used as evidence of negligence in your case. For example, if the driver had been on the road for more than 11 hours without a break, that alone can help prove fault. We know these rules and how to use them.

Commercial trucks have electronic control modules, often called black boxes. They record speed, brake use, hours driven, and other key details. This data can show if the driver was speeding, failed to brake in time, or exceeded legal driving hours. Trucking companies may try to delete or hide this data. Costa Ivone acts fast to send a preservation letter and recover the black box information before it is lost.