Oakdale Truck Accident Lawyers
The need for competent truck drivers is higher than ever, thanks to the explosion of online shopping and the growth of interstate commerce in general. However, more trucks on the road have led to more truck accidents, many of which are avoidable with more effort and care on the part of parties in the trucking industry. Fortunately for those harmed by carelessness in the trucking industry, compensation is typically available for their losses. For this reason, hiring Oakdale truck accident lawyers is strongly recommended after a crash.
Why Choose Us?
Experience That Counts
When it comes to seeking damages for your losses in a truck accident, you need a team of caring Oakdale truck accident lawyers who know how to win. Tyroler Leonard Injury Law is dedicated to fighting for proper compensation payouts for truck accident victims. Hence, we never entertain lowball offers from insurance companies trying to guard their profits. Instead, we fight to make them pay.
With Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, you get a firm with:
- Thousands of satisfied clients
- Millions of dollars recovered for injury clients
- 24/7 availability
- Award-winning and industry-recognized attorneys
- A commitment to fighting for proper compensation payouts.
Truck accidents typically lead to substantial injuries and losses. Victims deserve to be compensated for every penny to help them offset the overwhelming impacts caused by crashes of this nature.
Compensation for Losses After a Truck Accident
The first line of compensation after a truck accident is usually the injured driver’s personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. In Minnesota, all drivers must carry a minimum of $40,000 per person, per accident, which covers $20,000 worth of medical care expenses and $20,000 in non-medical compensation for lost wages and homecare expenses.
This coverage is automatic, meaning the injury victim need not prove that another party is liable. That said, insurance companies can sometimes make it difficult for claimants to receive the compensation they deserve. In addition to medical care expenses, this compensation includes:
- 85% of lost wages up to $500 per week
- Replacement services loss benefit of $200 per week
- Funeral and burial expenses for fatalities
- Survivors loss benefit of up to $500 per week when a death occurs.
With Oakdale truck accident lawyers representing them, victims typically get fast access to maximum benefits. However, commercial truck accidents often cause far more damage than what PIP insurance covers. Fortunately, injury victims may pursue compensation directly against the truck driver when either of the following is true:
- There are at least $4,000 in treatment costs.
- The victim was permanently disabled, disfigured, or injured for at least 60 days.
If either of these requirements is met, the victim can potentially seek full personal injury damages for their losses, including not only full economic damages (such as 100% wage replacement) but non-economic damages as well.
Non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Other intangible losses.
In cases where a party shows a deliberate indifference or disregard for the rights or safety of others, the victim may also pursue punitive damages, which are a form of punishment and deterrent.
Determining Who Is Liable
For personal injury actions outside of PIP insurance, injury victims must present a claim or file a lawsuit. The need for Oakdale truck accident lawyers at this stage is crucial for claimants who need maximum compensation. Without a strong case and aggressive negotiation skills, the compensation payout will be far below what it should be.
Potentially Liable Parties
In a commercial truck accident, there are typically a number of potentially liable parties — Oakdale truck accident lawyers thoroughly investigate the crash to identify them. Depending on the circumstances of the crash, the liable parties might include:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- A shipping company
- A vehicle or vehicle parts maker, distributor, or retailer
- A commercial truck repair shop
- A road construction or repair contractor.
In many cases, more than one party is liable. For example, a driver’s negligence that leads to an accident makes not only the driver liable for damages but also their employer. Under the doctrine of vicarious liability, an employee’s negligent actions on the job create liability for the driver and the employer.
Meticulous Analysis
Oakdale truck accident lawyers must engage in meticulous analysis when representing truck accident victims. Cases of this nature are far more complex than standard car accidents due to the number of parties involved in getting a single big rig truck from point A to point B.
Also complicating matters are the lengths trucking companies and insurance companies go to in order to get out of paying full compensation for the devastating truck accidents they have a hand in. Claimants without Oakdale truck accident lawyers representing them can unfortunately expect to receive subpar compensation offers.
Consequences of Truck Accidents
Big rigs are among the most powerful motor vehicles on the road. When they hit cars and motorcycles, devastation is typically the result. Victims face high rates of death or catastrophic injury that forever changes their lives. Oakdale truck accident lawyers fight hard to minimize the impacts on their clients’ lives by working diligently to recover the money they need to cover their many losses.
Injuries
Truck accidents cause serious injuries that impact all facets of victims’ lives, including:
- Head and brain injuries
- Broken and crushed bones
- Spinal cord, back, and neck injuries
- Face injuries
- Dismemberment
- Amputations
- Internal injuries
- Burns and abrasions
- Death.
Any of these injuries have the potential to cause enormous pain and suffering and prevent victims from engaging in life as they once did.
Financial Setbacks
Victims of truck accidents are at risk of facing enormous financial setbacks. Those who are unable to work typically find themselves swimming in an ocean of mounting bills, even with PIP payments. When these run out, the bills don’t stop, and the pressure mounts.
Regular Life
Truck accident victims also frequently struggle to participate in the activities that once brought them joy or contentment. Sporting activities, outings, get-togethers, and celebrations become out of reach for many injured individuals.
Fortunately for many, compensation is available for all of the above-detailed consequences. Injury victims are urged to contact experienced Oakdale truck accident lawyers to represent them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most frequently asked questions are answered below. Please reach out to our office for more answers at your convenience.
What is the statute of limitations for a truck accident lawsuit?
The statute of limitations for truck accident lawsuits is six years in Minnesota and three years in Wisconsin. Accident victims are strongly encouraged to reach out to experienced Oakdale truck accident lawyers as soon as possible after an accident to preserve their claim to compensation.
Do I really need Oakdale truck accident lawyers to represent me?
You need Oakdale truck accident lawyers to represent you if you are interested in getting maximum compensation for your injuries and losses.
Can I afford Oakdale truck accident lawyers?
Yes. Payment to Oakdale truck accident lawyers is due at the end of your case and only in the event that your lawyers are successful. If they collect zero dollars, you owe zero.
Why shouldn’t I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?
You should not accept any insurance company offer until you have had it and your case reviewed by experienced Oakdale truck accident lawyers. You deserve a fair appraisal of your claim. What the insurance companies offer is typically lower than a fair amount, in order to preserve their profits.
What is the typical settlement amount in truck accident claims?
There is no typical settlement amount in truck accident cases. Each case is different, and each injury victim has unique losses. For example, lost wage compensation can cause two identical injury victims with differing incomes to get significantly different damages awards. If one of them makes $150,000 per year and the other makes minimum wage, their lost wage replacement compensation in a claim against a trucking company will be wildly divergent.
Need more answers to questions about truck accidents and compensation? Call Tyroler Leonard Injury Law to get answers from our team of Oakdale truck accident lawyers.
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Justice for Your Losses
All parties in the trucking industry have the enormous responsibility of keeping the public safe. Every time a truck goes out on the road, it should be safe to drive, loaded correctly, and driven by a licensed trucker operating within the hours-of-service rules. Sadly, lapses occur, and the public suffers. When this is the case, victims can find justice through compensation with the aid of experienced Oakdale truck accident lawyers.
Attorney Isaac Tyroler
Attorney Isaac Tyroler has been a strong advocate for injured people his entire legal career. He has a passion for righting wrongs, and he deeply cares about representing injured clients who may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to navigate the legal system. He is compassionate toward clients and aggressive with insurance companies and defendants. He is on the elected Board of Governors of the Minnesota Association of Justice (MAJ), the top personal injury lawyers’ group in Minnesota. And is currently the chair of MAJ’s legislative committee. [ Attorney Bio ]
