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Illinois Truck Accident InformationIllinois Truck Accidents:According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis Traffic Safety Fact based on 2005 data, 195 large trucks were involved in fatal truck accidents in Illinois in 2005. That's 4 percent of the U.S. total for large trucks involved in fatal truck accidents during the same year. Truck Accident in Illinois?Don’t wait to talk to a lawyer about your commercial truck accident in Illinois. Current laws and regulations limit the time 18-wheeler truck drivers and commercial trucking companies must keep records. Act now before critical evidence related to your Illinois truck accident is destroyed. When you or your family have been in an accident with an 18-wheeler, hiring a lawyer and making a timely legal claim is critical. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) permit trucking companies to destroy all trucking records, including driver logbooks, after a 6-month period. Courts are limited in fairly adjudicating your case if they don't have this important evidence. Waiting too long to seek legal advice and make a claim could seriously jeopardize your ability to receive compensation for catastrophic injury or deaths in your family. Truck Accident Lawyers for IllinoisAttorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP understand the importance of winning. From our first consultation about your accident with an 18-wheeler truck in Illinois, we have one purpose in mind — to prevail on your behalf. We push hard until your case is resolved through a settlement negotiation, trial, or appeal. Our experienced truck accident lawyers stay with your semi truck accident case from the first meeting through its resolution. We are committed to the success of your case from day one. As our client you will know who your attorneys are. We will keep you informed of significant developments in your case. When you have questions or concerns, you can contact our law firm by phone or e-mail and we will respond promptly with full and frank answers. Experienced personal injury lawyers will provide you with practical support. As victims, in the weeks and months following an 18-wheeler truck accident, you and your family may be overwhelmed by mounting bills, trying to get insurance benefits, and coping with grief. Our knowledgeable attorneys and staff can help you find the right doctors, help you manage health care and counseling, and help you secure the financial resources to pay mounting bills and keep the lights on. For a free consultation with an experienced attorney, contact a truck accident lawyer online or phone Arnold & Itkin LLP toll free at (866)222-2606. Illinois MapView Larger Map Illinois Overview
Illinois HighwaysBecause of its central location and its proximity to the Rust Belt and Grain Belt, Illinois is a national crossroads for rail, auto and truck traffic. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the busiest airports in the world, with 62 million domestic passengers annually along with 12 million international passengers. It is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines, and a major airport expansion project is currently underway. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the secondary airport serving metro Chicago, with 19 million passengers in 2006. Illinois has an extensive rail network transporting both passengers and freight. Chicago is a national Amtrak hub and in-state passengers are served by Amtrak's Illinois Service featuring the Chicago to Carbondale Illini and Chicago to Quincy Illinois Zephyr. Nearly every North American railway meets at Chicago, making it one of the largest and most active rail hubs in the world. Extensive commuter rail is provided in the city proper and immediate northern suburbs by the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system. The largest suburban commuter rail system in the United States, operated by Metra, uses existing rail lines to provide direct commuter rail access for hundreds of suburbs to the city and beyond. Major U.S. Interstate highways crossing the state include: I-24, I-39, I-55, I-57, I-64, I-70, I-72, I-74, I-80, I-88, I-90, and I-94. Illinois carries the distinction of having the most primary (2-digit) Interstates pass through it among the 50 states. In 2005, there were 1,355 traffic deaths on Illinois roadways, the lowest in more than 60 years. In addition to the states rail lines, the Mississippi River and Illinois River provide major routes for the states agricultural interests. Lake Michigan connects Illinois to all waterways east. * Illinois EconomyThe 2004 total gross state product for Illinois was nearly $522 billion USD, placing it 5 in the nation. The 2004 per capita income was $34,721 USD. Illinois's state income tax is calculated by multiplying net income by a flat rate, currently 3%. There are two rates for state sales tax: 6.25% for general merchandise and 1% for qualifying food, drugs and medical appliances. The property tax is the largest single tax in Illinois, and is the major source of tax revenue for local government taxing districts. The property tax is a local—not state—tax, imposed by local government taxing districts which include counties, townships, municipalities, school districts, and special taxing districts. The property tax in Illinois is imposed only on real property. * |
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