Trucks are a common sight on any highway. They are a necessity for transporting goods across long distances and keeping many businesses operating smoothly, but they can also present a unique hazard on the roadways. If you or a loved one have suffered an injury in an accident involving a truck, you could be entitled to compensation.
A Minneapolis truck accident lawyer can help you pursue damages and handle every aspect of your case. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 430-1030 for a free consultation. We do not charge any fee until you win a settlement.
What to Know About Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Trucks
A motor vehicle accident involving a truck can differ from an accident involving just passenger vehicles for a few reasons. Here are some things to consider when pursuing awards:
Number of Liable Parties
The driver and insurance companies may not be the only liable parties in your case. The truck owner and the driver are often not the same person, and the company that uses the truck to ship goods may also be held liable. Even maintenance companies may be held accountable for a crash if mistakes were made and repairs were not completed properly. If the accident was due to a physical problem with the truck or its components, the truck manufacturer may be held liable as well.
Federal Regulations
Because trucks are large vehicles and can cause serious accidents, they are subject to a variety of federal regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made rules concerning how heavy trucks can be, how long they can be driven for, when drivers have to take breaks, and more. If these regulations are not strictly adhered to and an accident occurs, you could be entitled to damages.
Common Reasons for Truck Crashes
Mechanical failures and distracted driving may cause truck accidents, but there are other causes as well. A study recently cited by Reuters points to high use of stimulants and other substances among truck drivers. This behavior leads to impaired driving, which can result in accidents.
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Compensation You May Be Entitled To
If other parties are found to be liable in a truck accident, you may be entitled to various types of damages. You may be awarded compensation for:
Property Damage: If your vehicle is heavily damaged in an accident, you could be awarded money to pay for repairs or a replacement vehicle.
Medical Costs: An accident often results in hospital stays and medical bills. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans spend more than one million days in the hospital each year due to crash injuries. Factor in large trucks, and injuries could potentially be more debilitating.
Loss of Wages: If you are in the hospital for an extended period of time or recovering from an injury, you are probably not able to work. This means that you are losing out on wages, and they may be covered as part of your compensation.
Decreased Earning Potential: An injury with lasting effects can reduce your future earning potential, entitling you to compensation covering that gap between what you will earn and what you may have earned.
Lost Enjoyment: An injury that leaves lasting physical effects may also affect your ability to enjoy hobbies or sports you once loved, entitling you to additional damages.
Wrongful Death: If a loved one perished in a truck accident, you may pursue wrongful death damages.
Pain and Suffering: Any other pain and suffering resulting from an accident may entitle you to damages.
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How a Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You
A Minneapolis truck accident lawyer can make your life easier by handling every aspect of your case for you. A lawyer can:
File Your Case
Minnesota Statute § 541.05 requires personal injury cases to be filed within six years, so you do not have unlimited time to pursue damages. We will quickly file your case for you so that you can worry about important things, like recovering from your injuries and getting back to normalcy.
Gather Evidence
We can gather the evidence needed to show that you were not at fault and that you are entitled to damages. This evidence may include police reports, eyewitness accounts, or maintenance records for the truck involved.
Have Knowledge of Federal Regulations
You may not know much about the regulations concerning trucks and when a company or driver has failed to do their due diligence, but a Minneapolis truck accident lawyer will be able to tell when safety measures were neglected.
Show Which Parties Are Liable
Many parties, from the driver to the shipping company, may be at fault for the truck accident that caused you harm, and a lawyer will name all of the liable parties and pursue damages.
Make Your Case for You
We make your case and show why you should be awarded compensation. If a settlement cannot be reached, we will not hesitate to go to court for you.
Do the Talking for You
We handle all communications with the parties involved in your case. Then we report back to you and let you know about settlement offers or other developments in your case.
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Call for Your Free Truck Accident Consultation
Now that you know how complex these cases can be, you may want to consult a law firm about your case and potential awards. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 430-1030 for a free consultation today, and you can learn more about how a Minneapolis truck accident lawyer can help you pursue the damages that you are entitled to.
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