Illinois Truck Driver Settles Rear End Crash
Oftentimes, when we think of life-changing truck accidents in Illinois, we think of rollovers or jack-knife accidents. However, a standard Illinois rear-end trucking accident can also lead to drastic changes to drivers' and passengers' lives. The case of the plaintiff truck driver in Shinaberry v. KA Bulk Transport d/b/a Klemm Tank Lines, et al., 06 C 5947, illustrates this point.
In Shinaberry, an out-of-state truck driver was struck by another truck in an Illinois rear-end trucking accident. The plaintiff was stopped at a red light when he was struck from behind by another Illinois truck. Following the accident plaintiff sustained some low back pain, which was initially diagnosed as a lumbar strain.
However, after the plaintiff's back pain continued he was referred for additional treatment. It was at this time that he was diagnosed with a lumbar disc bulge, lumbar stenosis, and S1 radiculopathy. At this point, the seemingly simple Illinois rear-end collision caused the plaintiff to undergo surgery to repair his injuries, including a spinal fusion. After the operation the plaintiff underwent some physical therapy to improve his mobility.
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