SEMI TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER

Semi truck accident lawyer Eric Hageman and attorney Fred Pritzker have won millions for people in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Read about our multimillion dollar settlements and verdicts, including the $2,560,000 auto vs. semi truck accident discussed below.

Attorney Video: $2,560,000 Auto vs. Semi Truck Accident

In the video below, Attorney Eric Hageman discusses a case he and Attorney Fred Pritzker recently handled. Our clients' car was hit from behind and sideswiped by a semi truck and pushed into oncoming traffic. Trucking companies and their insurers generally put up a good fight, and this was no exception. But Eric and Fred won a $2,560,000 settlement for our clients by using accident reconstruction specialists and an animation of the accident that clearly showed that the semi truck driver was at fault.

Protecting Your Legal Rights after a Semi-Truck Accident

One of the most important things you can do after a Minnesota truck accident is to protect yourself and your family from any further damage. This is going to involve lawyers and insurance companies. Maybe you don’t want to hear that. Maybe it sounds overwhelming, but a good Minnesota truck accident lawyer can guide you through the legal process and make sure you get the money you need for:

medical expenses
lost earnings
pain and suffering
emotional suffering
other damages

Obtaining Evidence
Truck accidents are different than other vehicle accidents because of the federal laws that govern the trucking industry. Federal regulations require that certain evidence must be maintained, but only for a limited amount of time. For example, the semi truck driver’s log may be destroyed after six months if a Minnesota truck accident lawyer does not obtain a court order or take other immediate action.

Insurance Companies
Over the road trucks must also carry various levels of insurance coverage, depending on the nature of the materials in the truck. This can create a situation where the hauling and leasing companies may spend months or years arguing about which insurance company is responsible for compensating the victim in a truck liability case. You will need someone to represent you in this potentially long, drawn out process, as you deal with other issues in your life.

Trucking Company Negotiations
Truck liability also involves trucking companies. As you probably know by now, the trucking company’s claims adjuster began to protect the trucking company’s interests right after your accident. The designated investigator has already started to collect evidence to defend or minimize the claim. In addition, the trucking company may attempt to steer you away from legal counsel, because trucking companies know that if you have an personal injury semi truck attorney, you are more likely to receive a larger settlement. We highly recommend that you do not discuss your trucking accident with anyone unless you have attorney representation, as anything you say may be used against you later.

Free Consultation and No Upfront Costs
If you have been in a Minnesota truck accident, contact a truck accident lawyer today for a free consultation. You can reach us toll free at 1-888-377-8900 or by filling out the online consultation form. If you were injured by a defective truck, you may have a claim against the manufacturer of the truck and others. Learn about truck recalls, truck-pedestrian crashes and liability issues in a semi truck accident lawsuit.

"Wheel Off" Truck Wheel Death Settlement
Our law firm has recently obtained compensation for a family whose loved one was killed by a truck wheel that crashed through a car windshield. Read truck wheel accident information and about the recent Minnesota dump truck wheel accident.

Semi Truck Accident Topics

Accident Insurance Claim: You may have a claim against the trucking company's insurance company for pain and suffering, medical expenses and other damages. See Semi Truck Accident Insurance Claim.
Rear End Accident: Read rear end collision information, including news and topics. See Rear Ended by a Semi Truck Lawyer.
Head-On Collision: Head-on collision cases often involve a fatigued driver. See Head-On Collision With a Semi Truck.
Broadside Accident: A broadside accident happens when a semi truck t-bones another vehicle. See Broadsided by a Semi Truck Lawyer.
Wrongful Death: Our attorneys have won millions for families. This money can be used to honor the memory of the loved one who died. See Semi Truck Wrongful Death Attorney video discussing one of our cases.
T-Bone Wreck: T-bone accidents often result in wrongful death. See T-Boned by a Semi Truck Lawyer.
Drunk Semi Truck Driver Accident: Lawyer for accident involving alcohol or drugs. See Hit by a Drunk Semi Truck Driver Lawyer.
Drunk Semi Truck Driver Fatal Accident: Lawyer for wrongful death claim for family whose loved one was killed by a drunk semi truck driver. See Killed by a Drunk Semi Truck Driver Lawyer.
Semi Truck Driver Ran Stop Sign: This may be categorized as negligence or distracted driving. See Killed When Semi Ran Stop Sign Lawyer.
Lawsuit Against a Truck Firm: There may be many liable parties to sue for your semi truck accident. See Lawsuit Against Trucking Firm
Semi Trailer Truck vs. Motorcycle: Watch a video of Attorney Eric Hageman discussing a current case involving illegal passing and amputation. See Semi Truck Motorcycle Accident Attorney.
18-Wheeler Accident Investigation: If your loved one has been seriously injured or died in an 18-wheeler accident, it is in your best interests to hire a lawyer to do an independent investigation of the accident.

Pritzker Olsen law firm represents accident victims throughout Minnesota, including but not limited to Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Moorhead, Mankato, Brainerd, Bloomington, Eagan, Eden Prarie, Apple Valley, Maple Grove, Edina, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Stillwater, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Austin, Worthington, Woodbury, South St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Roseville, St. Cloud, Arden Hills, Brooklyn Park, Forest Lake.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Wins Millions for Client

Attorney Fred Pritzker won $6,000,000 for a client whose right leg was amputated when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger was struck by a drunk driver. If you have been in an accident with a DUI driver, you may have a cliam against a bar or other place that sells alcohol.

Truck Wheel Accident Death

Our law firm recently won $2,850,000 for a family whose loved one was killed by a truck wheel that crashed through a car windshield. Read about a truck wheel off accident.

Tow Truck Accident

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen obtained a $2,750,000 recovery for a 59 year-old truck driver who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the loss of his left eye and significant disfigurement when the tow chain being used to pull the man’s semi tractor-trailer out of a ditch broke loose from a front-end loader to which it was attached.

Semi-Truck Crash Settlement

Pritzker Olsen attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman recently obtained a hard-fought $2,560,000 recovery for a couple who were seriously injured in a semi-truck crash. The husband suffered serious head injury (TBI). Read about the semi truck crash settlement.

Our lawyers have recovered millions more for our clients. Contact us for a free consultation about your accident.

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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death