If you are in need of an experienced tractor trailer accident attorney, contact a lawyer at The Healy Law Firm. We will explain your legal rights and evaluate the strength of your case.
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Illinois State Regulations - Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer
In addition to federal regulations, many states choose to amend certain rules or introduce new ones. The state of Illinois is no exception. Every tractor trailer accident attorney at our firm is versed in both federal and state regulations. We help our clients understand the complex laws governing tractor trailer operation and evaluate any regulations that might have been violated at the time of a collision.
Below are some of the most notable differences between federal and Illinois tractor trailer law that an accident lawyer may use in litigation proceedings:
- State Driver Qualifications:
- The driver must be 18 years old instead of 21 years old as stipulated by the federal regulation
- Driver's with diabetes or vision problems may continue operating tractor trailers as long as they were doing so prior the July 29th, 1986
- 395 Exemption: Illinois provides an exclusion from the federal regulation 395, which controls the hours of operation of a commercial truck. The Illinois exemption states that drivers within a 150-mile radius of the reporting location are not required to maintain a driver's log. This was recently changed from a 100-mile radius.
- Illinois tractor trailer regulations also provide special consideration for agricultural drivers and shipments. During planting and harvesting season, drivers are exempt from the hours of service rules.
If you would like to speak with one of our litigators in Illinois regarding a a tractor trailer accident, you should contact our firm immediately. Certain federal and state laws limit the amount of time vital evidence must be preserved. If crucial information is permanently lost, the victims may not possess adequate evidence to establish the burden of proof, which means the victims will be left shouldering all outstanding collision-related costs alone. The Healy Law Firm in Chicago represents seriously injured victims from throughout Illinois and the nation. Each tractor trailer lawyer at our firm has knowledge of the guidelines, which assists us in our pursuit of just compensation for our clients' injuries.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a tractor trailer collision, contact an experienced tractor trailer accident attorney at The Healy Law Firm today.