Danville No-Zone Accident Attorneys
Truck drivers are responsible for safely controlling their vehicles so that they do not cause serious accidents. However, truck drivers can be inhibited by large blind spots all around their vehicles, called no-zones. As the driver of a regular car, you should be aware of these blind spots so that you can avoid being caught in this danger zone.
Even though it is your responsibility to avoid no-zones when possible, accidents in this area can still be the fault of the truck driver. If you have been injured in a no-zone accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help you with your recovery. To learn more about your legal options, you should contact a knowledgeable Danville no-zone accident lawyer from Spiros Law, P.C. today at (217) 443-4343.
What is a No-Zone?
A no-zone is a giant blind spot for semi trucks and 18-wheelers. Often you will notice signs posted on trucks reminding you of dangerous no-zones. To protect yourself, it is important to avoid these areas and not drive too close to a truck. Sometimes, though, like in traffic or in narrow lanes, driving in no-zones is unavoidable.
No-Zone Locations
No-zones exist on every side of large trucks, including:
- Left side – a small, wedge-shaped blind spot extending out from the junction of trailer and cab
- Behind – a rectangular area extending out from behind the trailer until you can see the driver’s side mirrors again
- Front – a small rectangular area directly in front of the hood of the cab
- Right side – the largest no-zone, a diagonal band extending from the junction of the trailer and cab across to the side
Right side no-zones are the most hazardous since truck drivers must take wide right turns in order to swing their cargo around a corner. If you are in the right side no-zone, you can be trapped between the truck and the curb.
Do I Need A Lawyer?
No-zone accidents can be especially stressful when insurance adjusters and opposing lawyers try to argue that you were at fault. A truck accident attorney will take the burden of proving your case off of your shoulders, giving you the time you need to rest and recover. While you focus on getting better, your lawyer will investigate the accident and will collect all of the necessary information and paperwork to build the most convincing case on your behalf.
Why choose Spiros Law, P.C.?
The no-zone accident lawyers at Spiros Law, P.C. are highly skilled and experienced truck accident lawyers that have been working hard to help clients since 2005. The legal team at Spiros Law, P.C. has provided quality representation to clients in state and federal courts throughout Illinois, and we have earned an excellent reputation for being effective and aggressive in getting our clients the compensation they deserve.
Here are some of our prominent examples:
- $9,842,900, the second-largest verdict in the history of Vermilion County, for an innocent baby who suffered immense harm and required an emergency craniotomy.
- $1,450,000, the largest verdict in Ford County, for a driver injured when another car ran a stop sign.
- $1,400,000, the largest settlement for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) in Champaign County, Illinois, after a 42-year-old woman was given the wrong medication at a hospital, leading to vein necrosis, chronic pain, and nerve damage.
These are just a few examples of the many cases we have successfully argued.
Spiros Law, P.C. takes a unique “team effort” approach to handling client cases. Instead of having a single no-zone accident lawyer assigned to a case, we have several highly trained professionals (including partners, associates, paralegals, legal nurse consultants, private investigators, and legal secretaries) assigned to each case. This method promotes a collaborative strategy to help get clients the best legal representation possible for their particular case and circumstances. Our lawyers also regularly hold face-to-face meetings with clients and encourage electronic communication in between consultations to promote a personal relationship with clients.
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Although you should avoid no-zones, you can still become trapped in these areas during traffic and when trying to merge. Thus, even if you are involved in a no-zone accident, it may not be completely your fault. To discuss your case, you should contact a Danville no-zone accident attorney from Spiros Law, P.C. today.
