Semi-Truck Accidents Archives - Tyroler Leonard Injury Law

Dangers of Overloaded Trucks

May 24, 2021 by Tyroler Leonard Injury Law

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in the United States, an average of 112,000 injuries are caused every year in large trucking accidents. Unfortunately, this number has been steadily increasing every year. While many people assume that drunk… Read more »

Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue

January 5, 2021 by Tyroler Leonard Injury Law

Truck driver fatigue can have tragic consequences for car drivers and occupants. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) defines driver fatigue as the “result of physical or mental exertion that impairs performance.” According to the FMCSA, 13 percent of… Read more »

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14Jun

How Do You Prove Negligence in an Injury Case?

If you are injured by someone else and plan to file a personal injury case, it will likely involve negligence in some way. As an accident victim, it’s important to understand what negligence is. Negligence refers to the concept that… Read more »

14Jun

Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident?

Minnesota is considered a no-fault insurance state. This means that if you are injured in a car accident, you receive coverage for medical costs up to your insurance policy limits without having to file a lawsuit or prove that someone… Read more »

18Mar

What Happens if a Car Accident Police Report is Wrong?

One of the items you try to get after an accident is a copy of the police report. The report gives your legal team a good starting place for their accident investigation. But what happens if a car accident police… Read more »

16Mar

Can I Sue for a Concussion?

Whether you were injured in a car crash, slip and fall, or sports accident, sustaining a concussion or serious head trauma can be a frightening experience. It can mean large medical bills, time off work, and other cognitive problems like… Read more »

19Jan

What to Do If a FedEx Truck Hits Your Car

With the growth of online shopping, delivery trucks are appearing everywhere — from suburban neighborhoods to city intersections to rural roadways. With the abundance of delivery trucks – FedEx, UPS, Amazon, and DHL, among others – there are bound to… Read more »

28Dec

How long do you have to sue for personal injury?

If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, workplace mishap, or other accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. This is particularly true if your injury was caused by someone else’s carelessness or negligence. If you’ve… Read more »

01Oct

Doberman Pinscher Attacks

Dobermans are beautiful dogs that are medium to large in size and extremely intelligent. Years of breeding have made them swift with a powerful and damaging bite. Combine this with their fierce loyalty and territorial behavior, and you have a… Read more »

23Sep

Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes

Placing a family member in a nursing home can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. All families want the very best for their loved one. If you believe that a loved one or elderly person in your life has experienced… Read more »

09Sep

Can You Sue A Mechanic For An Injury?

While many car accidents are the result of another person’s negligence, there are circumstances where a defective part or mechanical error directly contributed to the crash. If you brought your car to a mechanic and believe that the repair later… Read more »

26Aug

Pre-Existing Conditions Aggravated By a Car Accident

Determining whether you have claims for injuries or losses resulting from a car accident that involves pre-existing injuries is a complicated process. Not only may insurance companies try to claim that some or all of your injuries and conditions were… Read more »