Our Attorneys Defend The Rights Of Minnesota Truck Accident Victims
Minnesota U.S. Highway 169 is a major north-south interstate connecting Virginia, MN, with Tulsa, OK. It’s a popular route for transporting consumer goods across the country in large, 80,000-pound tractor-trailers. These trucks may seem like the gentle giants of the highway, but when one hits your much-smaller car, you’ll quickly find that they’re anything but gentle. Truck accident injuries can be grave, sometimes fatal, and other times permanently disabling. Our Minnesota U.S. Highway 169 truck accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve after a crash.
Johnston | Martineau PLLP is known throughout Minnesota for large jury awards and settlements for truck accident victims. We’ve honed our litigation techniques to effectively address the complex legal issues accompanying truck accident claims and stay updated on changes in state and federal transportation regulations that could affect your claim. We offer a free consultation, so please call us today to discuss your claim.
We Simplify Complex Legal Matters In Truck Accident Claims
Although many elements of truck accidents and accidents involving two private, non-commercial drivers are the same, truck accident cases typically involve a few more complications that aren’t present in collisions between two car or SUV drivers.
First, there’s a good chance that your claim will involve multiple defendants. The trucker who caused the wreck would be liable for the harm they caused, but often, the trucking company shares some of the liability for the wreck, too. Even if the driver isn’t a direct employee, but rather a contract driver, the trucking company still has the obligation to ensure that they are properly licensed and trained and that they follow FMCSA regulations for travel time, mandatory rest breaks, and safe operations. Many truck accidents are caused by drivers who violate one of these regulations in some way.
Building at least two cases (there may be other liable parties, like the cargo loaders or truck mechanics) requires more resources than building just one. Our Minnesota U.S. Highway 169 truck accident lawyer understands how to apply the appropriate evidence in each case and the specific Minnesota laws required to affirm each party's liability.
Compensation Available In Truck Accident Claims
Another reason truck accident cases can get more complicated than car accident claims is that the damages for the plaintiff are often much higher. The damages for medical care can easily top six figures, and once the other damages are added in, plus appropriate consideration for the plaintiff’s pain and suffering, the value is even higher. Insurance companies scrutinize high-value claims, looking for any reason to deny or minimize them. The case our Minnesota U.S. Highway 169 truck accident lawyer builds must be strong and clearly demonstrate the liability of each defendant.
Punitive damages are also more likely in truck accident claims. These damages are intended to punish defendants whose actions are egregiously negligent, and while they may not be present in every case, they’re more common in commercial vehicle claims. The attorneys at Johnston | Martineau PLLP carefully review your claim and the defendant’s action to determine if they’re warranted. We’ve won many cases in court to secure punitive damages for our clients.
If you have been in a truck accident, we’re ready to help you. Please contact us today for a free consultation.