A Milford, Iowa, woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision with a semi-truck near Everly on Friday, October 30, 2026. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 18 and Clay County Road M-27 (130th Avenue), locally known as Barb’s Corner.
The woman was transported to Spencer Hospital with injuries authorities described as life-threatening. The semi-truck driver was cited for failure to obey a stop or yield sign.
Pritzker Hageman’s semi-truck accident lawyers have experience investigating serious truck crashes and holding negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable. Our legal team represents people seriously injured in commercial truck accidents nationwide. If you or a loved one was injured in a semi-truck crash, contact our attorneys for a free consultation about your legal rights.
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What Happened at Highway 18 and M-27 Near Everly?
According to the sheriff’s account published by KUOO Radio and KTIV and KILR Radio, the collision occurred at approximately 10:22 a.m. on Friday, October 30.
- Tammy Miesner, 69, of Milford, was driving a 2019 Buick Envision westbound on Highway 18.
- Tadas Mazuolis, 38, of Chicago, Illinois, was driving a 2019 Peterbilt semi and enclosed trailer northbound on Clay County Road M-27, also called 130th Avenue.
- The sheriff’s initial investigation found that the semi entered the intersection without obeying the stop sign, causing the trailer to collide with the Buick.
- Emergency responders assisted Miesner, who was transported to Spencer Hospital. The truck driver was not injured.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office cited the semi driver for failure to obey a stop or yield sign. The Iowa State Patrol, Everly and Royal fire departments, and Spencer Ambulance assisted at the scene.
Investigating Semi-Truck Crashes and Trucking Company Responsibility
Pritzker Hageman’s semi-truck accident lawyers conduct independent 18-wheeler accident investigations to establish how a crash occurred and who is responsible. Our attorneys work with accident reconstruction experts to examine physical evidence, vehicle damage, witness statements, and available electronic data.
When families retain our attorneys after a serious truck crash, our investigation goes beyond the police report. We examine not only the driver’s actions but also the trucking companies and safety decisions behind the operation. Our legal team identifies the motor carrier, truck and trailer owners, and other companies involved, then examines their responsibilities, safety practices, and compliance with trucking regulations. This investigation helps establish liability, preserve critical evidence, and build a case for holding the responsible parties accountable.
Trucking Company Records and Crash Evidence
Trucking company records and electronic data can provide important evidence about the circumstances leading up to a crash. Driver qualification and training files, dispatch communications, vehicle inspection and maintenance records, and company safety policies can help establish whether a trucking company followed federal trucking safety regulations and fulfilled its responsibilities.
Electronic evidence, including dash-camera footage, truck data, and electronic logging device (ELD) records, can provide additional information about the driver’s actions and the truck’s operation. Comparing these records with physical evidence, witness statements, and accident reconstruction findings helps establish how a collision occurred and identify potential safety violations.
Preserving evidence after a semi-truck crash is essential to determining liability. Early preservation helps protect critical evidence needed to establish what happened and who is responsible.
When Can a Trucking Company Be Held Liable for a Semi-Truck Accident?
A trucking company can be held liable when its driver’s negligence causes a crash while performing work duties. Trucking companies can also be held responsible for their own safety failures, including negligent hiring, inadequate driver training, and failure to properly inspect or maintain their vehicles.
Determining liability requires examining the driver’s actions, the company’s role in operating the truck, and whether safety violations contributed to the collision. In some cases, multiple companies may share responsibility.
Through lawsuits against trucking companies, people seriously injured in semi-truck crashes can pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, pain and suffering, and other damages. Pritzker Hageman’s truck accident lawyers investigate these cases to identify responsible parties, establish liability, and pursue compensation for injured clients.
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Pritzker Hageman’s semi-truck accident lawyers, led by attorney Eric Hageman, represent people seriously injured in commercial truck crashes nationwide. Our legal team has experience investigating complex trucking accidents, establishing liability, and pursuing compensation from negligent drivers and trucking companies.
If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a semi-truck accident, contact Pritzker Hageman for a free consultation or call 1-888-377-8900, or text 612-261-0856 to discuss your legal options.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Everly Semi-Truck Crash
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the semi-truck driver failed to obey a stop sign before entering the intersection of Highway 18 and Clay County Road M-27 on October 30, 2026, when it collided with a westbound Buick. The truck driver was cited for failing to obey a stop or yield sign.
Yes. A trucking company can be held liable when its driver’s negligence causes a crash while performing work duties. Companies can also be held responsible for their own safety failures, including negligent hiring, inadequate training, or improper vehicle maintenance. A truck accident investigation helps identify responsible parties and establish liability.
Important evidence includes police reports, witness statements, crash scene photographs, vehicle damage, electronic logging device (ELD) records, dash-camera footage, driver qualification files, and trucking company safety records. This information can help establish how the crash occurred, whether safety regulations were violated, and who is responsible.
People seriously injured by negligent truck drivers or trucking companies may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future medical care, pain and suffering, and other damages. Pritzker Hageman’s semi-truck accident lawyers investigate commercial truck crashes and pursue compensation on behalf of injured clients.
The deadline to file a semi-truck accident lawsuit is determined by the applicable statute of limitations, which varies by state and the circumstances of the case. Consulting a semi-truck accident lawyer as soon as possible can help protect your legal rights, identify applicable deadlines, and preserve important evidence.
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