Case Snapshot: $525,000 Trucking Accident Settlement

Our team recently settled a Trucking Accident case for $525,000.

Our client suffered serious injuries when rear-ended by a Pepsi Truck at an intersection at a stop light in Decatur. While he did nothing wrong, and there was absolutely no question the truck driver was at-fault, it was a battle to obtain just compensation for our client.

His determination and strength to power through the long process of physical therapy was inspiring. We are delighted we were able to achieve a great result for him and appreciate his trust in our team to help him through such a tough time.

If you need help from a Decatur Truck Accident Lawyer, please reach out to our team for a free consultation. We are here to help.

For more information on our case results, click here.

Josh Rohrscheib

Author Bio

Joshua Rohrscheib is the Owner of Onward Injury Law, a Central Illinois personal injury law firm. With more than 17 years of experience in injury law, he is dedicated to representing clients in a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, trucking accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and other personal injury cases.

Josh received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named among the “Top 40 Under 40” in 2019 by The National Trial Lawyers and a “Rising Star” in 2019 by Super Lawyers.

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