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Downtime & Truck Accident
Income Recovery Lawyer in Illinois

A Not-At-Fault Accident in Illinois
Can Stop Your Income While Your Expenses Keep Going

Recover Income for Every Day Your Truck Was Off the Road

At Eckert & Associates, P.A., we assist Illinois owner-operators, small fleets, and commercial carriers in recovering lost business income, loss of use, and out-of-pocket expenses through specialized downtime claims in Illinois. We serve truckers across Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, and every major Illinois freight corridor.
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Recover Lost Income After an Illinois Truck Accident

Illinois is one of the most critical freight hubs in America, especially the Chicagoland region, which handles a massive share of national shipping. Major routes include:

I-80

(San Francisco ↔ New York City)

I-55

(Chicago ↔ St. Louis corridor)

I-94

(Billings ↔ Port Huron)

I-90

(Seattle ↔ Boston)

I-57

(Sikeston ↔ Chicago)

I-70

(Miami ↔ West Palm Beach ↔ Orlando)

I-64

(St. Louis ↔ Norfolk )

I-39

(Normal, Illinois ↔ Wisconsin Dells )

I-294

(Indiana ↔ Wisconsin )

We’re Here When You Need UsDowntime Claims & Trucking Loss-of-Income Attorneys

Business Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
  • Saturday & Sunday Closed

We help truckers nationwide and serve all of Illinois remotely, with fast phone support, email support, and virtual consultations.

What We Handle for Illinois Truckers & Fleets

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Downtime & Lost Income Claims

We calculate your daily average revenue, subtract variable expenses, and pursue compensation for all days your vehicle was out of service.

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Fleet Subrogation Services in Illinois

We help Illinois fleets recover faster and reduce internal claims management workload.

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Property Damage Support

We coordinate documentation and repair timelines when needed to support your downtime claim.

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Motor Carrier Authority Revocation (FMCSA)

If an insurance or administrative error caused authority revocation, we help resolve it and pursue associated income loss.

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Out-of-Pocket Recovery

Including towing, storage, rentals, travel, hotel bills, and other unexpected costs.

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Diminished Value Claims

Including towing, storage, rentals, travel, hotel bills, and other unexpected costs.

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Why Illinois Truckers Choose Eckert & Associates

  • We are the only dedicated downtime claims law firm.
  • 20+ years of trucking-focused experience.
  • Deep understanding of Illinois commercial insurance carriers.
  • Trusted by OOIDA,AAOO,NASTC, and truckers nationwide.
  • No upfront fees, contingency-based representation.
  • You always speak to a real team member.
  • We understand Illinois freight distribution patterns and repair networks.

What Our Clients Truckers Say About Working With Eckert & Associates

Our Illinois Downtime Claims Process

We’ve designed a systematic approach to maximize recovery and streamline the experience for you:

Step 1 Free Consultation

We start with a free consultation to review your accident details. During this call, we check liability and give you an initial estimate of your potential recovery.

Step 2 Sign Your Contract

Your contract is 100% contingency-based, meaning no out-of-pocket fees for clear liability cases. We only get paid when you get paid.

Step 3 Build & Document Your Claim

We gather and calculate all required claim documents, including income, expenses, repair estimates, operating records, and timeline evidence.

Step 4 Collect Your Compensation

We fight hard to maximize your payout. When the claim is settled, we release your funds without delay.

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Illinois-SpecificAccident Documentation

Downtime claims in Illinois depend heavily on accurate accident records.
We frequently work with:

  • Illinois State Police (ISP) Crash Reports
    ISP handles most highway collisions across I-80, I-55, I-57, I-90/I-94, and I-70. Their crash reports are essential for proving liability.
  • County Sheriff’s Department
    Including Cook, Will, Lake, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Madison, St. Clair, and others, often responsible for rural and suburban accident scenes.
  • City Police Departments Across Illinois:
    Police reports help establish the facts and support downtime recovery.
  • Illinois DOT (IDOT) We also assist with IDOT crash forms and records when needed.
  • Local Counsel for Illinois Civil Litigation

    If a claim requires legal action (rare), we partner with Illinois-licensed attorneys familiar with:

    • Cook County Circuit Court
    • Will County Circuit Court
    • DuPage County Circuit Court
    • Other Illinois judicial districts

    Most downtime claims resolve without litigation, but when litigation is unavoidable, we ensure compliance with Illinois procedures.

Areas We Serve Across Illinois

We assist truckers in every region, including:

Greater Chicago Area

  • Chicago
  • Joliet
  • Aurora
  • Naperville
  • Schaumburg
  • Elgin

Central Illinois

  • Peoria
  • Bloomington
  • Springfield
  • Champaign-Urbana

Northern Illinois

  • Rockford
  • Waukegan
  • DeKalb

Southern Illinois

  • Belleville
  • East St. Louis
  • Carbondale

Downtime Claims in IllinoisFrequently Asked Questions

Most Illinois downtime claims fall between $10,000 and $20,000, depending on repair duration, daily revenue, and the type of vehicle involved. Specialized equipment or longer repair timelines can push the recovery even higher. Every claim is different, so we evaluate your exact downtime and income when estimating your potential compensation.
Yes. Leased-on drivers are still eligible for downtime compensation as long as they were not at fault for the accident. Even if your settlements flow through the carrier, we can calculate your income and pursue the loss on your behalf.

No. Our downtime cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning there are no upfront fees for clear liability cases. You only pay if we successfully recover money for your downtime, so there’s no financial risk in getting started.

We can still help. Initial offers from insurance companies are often low because they don’t fully account for your daily income or repair delays. We review the offer and determine whether we can possibly increase your settlement before you accept anything.

Many clear liability claims settle in 3 to 12 months, depending on how quickly repairs are completed and how cooperative the insurer is. Well-documented claims tend to move faster, and we work to keep your case progressing at every step.

Get Help Recovering Your Lost Income in Illinois

Your truck is your business,  and when it’s down, every day costs you money.
Our team fights to recover your lost income so you can get back on the road.

Phone: +1-904-278-7688
Email: info@downtimeclaims.com

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