Our Minnesota tractor trailer accident lawyer knows that a serious truck accident occurred on June 4, 2025, along Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The crash involved two westbound commercial vehicles—a Kenworth semi and a Freightliner box truck—near the County Road 10 overpass between Fergus Falls and Rothsay. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the trucks collided just before 10:30 a.m., causing the semi to veer into the median, go over the embankment, and crash onto County Road 10 below. The semi driver, a 53-year-old man from Forest Lake, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital. The driver of the box truck, a 21-year-old man from Henning, was injured but remained at the scene. A passenger in the second truck was unharmed.
Tractor-trailers can cause serious accidents due to several common factors. These include lane drifting or swerving due to driver fatigue, inadequate stopping distance because of the truck's size and weight, and unsafe merging or lane changes in heavy traffic. Any of these can quickly escalate into multi-vehicle crashes or rollovers, especially at high speeds or on busy highways.
If you are injured in a crash involving a commercial truck, it’s important to seek legal help immediately. An experienced truck accident lawyer can review the crash details, obtain driver logs and maintenance records, and help determine if driver error, negligence, or vehicle issues contributed to the accident. Acting quickly gives your legal team time to preserve evidence and protect your right to compensation.
How A Tractor Trailer Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
Collisions involving tractor trailer trucks are often serious and can leave you with long-term injuries, medical bills, and time away from work. These cases are different from a regular car accident and usually involve multiple parties, including the driver, the trucking company, and sometimes even the vehicle manufacturer. A lawyer with experience in commercial truck accidents can help you sort through the facts and take action.
Your attorney will begin by gathering evidence, such as the crash report, driver logs, inspection records, and any available dash cam or surveillance footage. Trucking companies are required to follow specific safety rules, including limits on driving hours and regular vehicle maintenance. If those rules were broken or ignored, that information may be important to your claim.
You may also need help dealing with insurance companies that represent the trucking business. These companies often move quickly to settle, sometimes before all the facts are clear. Having a lawyer speak on your behalf helps protect your rights and allows you to focus on your recovery. We have won millions for our clients, so trust us with your case.
An attorney can also work with professionals who understand truck safety and roadway conditions. Together, they can help show what caused the accident and how it has affected your life.
Find A Team You Can Rely On
At Johnston | Martineau PLLP, we work with people who have been hurt in tractor trailer crashes and want answers. We have over 40 years of experience with these types of cases, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. If you were injured in a truck accident, we’re here to review your situation and discuss how to move forward. Contact us today to get started.
