Minnesota Truck Accident Lawyer

Tractor Trailer Accidents and Compensation

Every day thousands of semis and tractor trailers can be found driving through cities, towns and across the United States. Tractor trailers are used to carry large, and often heavy, loads to destinations nationwide. Unfortunately, due to their size and weight, tractor trailers are at a high risk for causing serious injury accidents. With tractor trailers weighing upwards of four times what a smaller passenger vehicle weighs, the other cars, trucks and motorcycles traveling on the roads have an extreme disadvantage should they be involved a tractor trailer accident.

In the U.S., tractor trailers and semis are responsible for a large percentage of accidents every year. While car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents as a whole can be dangerous, tractor trailer accidents or 18 wheeler accidents are almost guaranteed to cause serious injuries and in worse case scenarios, a wrongful death.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor trailer accident, we advise you consult with a Minnesota personal injury attorney at Heimerl & Lammers right away. We know that truck drivers and trucking companies are responsible for adhering to strict federal regulations, including limiting the number of hours per day a truck driver can be behind the wheel, requiring certain maintenance and inspections are performed regularly, having specific safety features in place and more. Negligence on the part of the truck driver, trucking company or even the shipping company (for issues such as improperly secured loads), may prove them liable for the accident and resultant injuries and damages.

We take the time to thoroughly review witness statements and accident reports, analyze trucking maintenance and inspection logs, determine if negligence was a factor, and from that, work with you to determine the best course of action to pursue. We don't back down. If you have received injuries in a tractor trailer accident, due to no fault of your own, we are here to aggressively fight to protect your best interests.

Truck Accident Attorney in Minnesota

For over thirty years, we have been successfully representing clients in personal injury cases. We understand that any accident can be life-altering, but that tractor trailer accidents can change your physical and emotional well-being forever. Spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and many other types of injuries are not uncommon when it comes to tractor trailer accidents. That is why you need a knowledgeable attorney who will fight for you. An attorney from our firm will provide you with the dedicated representation you need to help you move forward with your life.

If you or loved one has been involved in a tractor trailer accident, you need to seek legal counsel immediately. Contact a Minnesota truck accident attorney from our firm today, so we can quickly begin building your case.