Minneapolis Truck Accident Attorney

Have You Suffered from a Truck Accident?

When a collision involves a 50,000 pound truck and a 5,000 pound car, the car never wins. Both the driver and passengers in an automobile are likely to sustain serious injuries in an accident involving commercial vehicles such as a semi-truck, 18 wheeler, tractor-trailer, dump truck, garbage truck, delivery truck, tanker truck or ambulance.

Special laws govern the operation of commercial vehicles on Minneapolis roadways. Truck drivers are subject to restrictions concerning the number of hours per day they can operate their vehicle through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and must possess a Class A driver's license. They are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing and background checks. Both the driver of the truck and the owner of the truck, or trailer, may be liable for damages that result from a Minnesota truck accident. Truck accidents arise from a number of causes such as poor weather, crosswinds, falling debris, unsafe passing, poor maintenance, driver fatigure, improper loading, alcohol or drug use, brake malfuncation or jacknifing.

Investigation into Truck Accidents

The statue of limitations for a truck accident lawsuit is six years (two years if the accident involves a wrongful death claim). However, if you or a loved one have been injured in a Minneapolis truck accident, it is important to speak with reputable personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Trucks that are involved in an accident may be repaired and back on the road rather quickly and critical evidence may lost.

Our truck accident lawyers conduct a thorough investigation of the circumstances giving rise to a particular truck accident, including an examination of driver logs, compliance audits, inspection reports, and records relating to previous incidents involving the truck driver. Quite often, we retain an accident reconstructionist to assist us with proving that a truck driver is at fault for the accident.

Damages in a Truck Accident Lawsuit

Truck accident lawsuits are defended very vigorously. At the Brown Law Offices, P.A. we represent clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury as the result of a truck accident. Our truck accident attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of those who have been injured and have obtained many significant settlements for injury victims. Truck accident cases are accepted on a contingency basis. As a result, you pay no fee to our law firm unless we make a recovery on your behalf. You may be entitled to a recovery for lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering and punitive damages.

To begin working towards your maximum monetary compensation, contact a Minneapolis Truck Accident Attorney from our offices as soon as possible.

Our dedicated Minnesota truck accident lawyers handle cases state-wide, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.