When you are traveling on any of the local roadways in Mankato, there is a risk of becoming involved in a car accident. While any type of wreck can result in serious injuries, one of the most dangerous types of collisions involves a vehicle rolling over. Rollover accidents can involve a vehicle that has failed to negotiate a turn in the road or has been “tripped” by an object such as a curb or median.
When rollover car accidents in Mankato are the result of another driver’s carelessness, the injured party may be able to obtain compensation for their injuries. An experienced auto wreck attorney from Maschka, Riedy, Ries & Frentz Law Firm can explain this process and help you understand your legal options.
Minnesota is known as a “no-fault” state when it comes to car accidents. This does not mean that no one is to blame when a car accident occurs. What it means is that when a person is injured in a wreck, their own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage is the first source of compensation for medical expenses, regardless of fault. Minnesota drivers are required to maintain a policy that includes at least $20,000 of PIP (or no-fault) coverage for medical expenses, and $20,000 for lost wages and replacement services.
When a person meets a tort threshold, by sustaining an injury that causes at least $4,000 in medical expenses, at least 60 days of disability, a permanent injury, or permanent disfigurement, they may be able to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. This claim can seek payment of past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and past and future pain and suffering from the rollover car accident injury in Mankato.
After a rollover accident occurs in Mankato, people who qualify to file a lawsuit against another driver generally must file their legal claim in court within six years of the date of the accident. This is known as the statute of limitations, and failing to meet this statutory deadline will prevent you from using the court process to seek compensation for the claim.
Before a claim is filed in court, the claim is typically filed against the at-fault party’s insurance policy. The provider of that policy assigns a claims adjuster to review the claim and determine whether their policyholder was liable and how much compensation is owed to the injured motorist as a result of that liability. The adjuster may offer a settlement and if a person decides to accept that settlement, the case may be concluded without going to court.
When you have been hurt in a severe rollover car accident in Mankato, the legal team at Maschka, Riedy, Ries & Frentz Law Firm is here to help. Our lawyers are from Mankato and the surrounding communities and have a deep understanding of the local roadways and the issues faced by local residents.
We are not afraid to fight to ensure that our clients get the compensation they need. To learn more about the services we can provide, contact us online for a free case evaluation.
