Mankato truck accidents involving icy roads can cause serious injuries, whether you are a nearby driver or passenger. Your injuries may require significant medical care and cause other financial concerns throughout your recovery.
Our experienced truck wreck attorneys are not afraid to fight for your rights. We can bring order to this chaotic time in your life by identifying who is responsible for your injury and pursuing claims for compensation.
Icy roads can increase the risk of tractor-trailer accidents by making it difficult for drivers to maintain control over their vehicles. How a truck driver chooses to operate their vehicle on icy roads can further increase this risk and cause a collision with other vehicles. The following issues can establish the fault of a truck driver in a crash on icy roads in Mankato:
Truck drivers may also be more likely to cause an accident if they engage in other violations of state traffic laws under Minnesota Statutes § 169, such as driving while distracted, using a cell phone, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Liability for a truck crash in Mankato involving icy roads may depend on the circumstances of the collision and the parties at fault. The truck driver may be liable for the damages they cause others injured in a collision. Many truck drivers work for commercial enterprises, so their employers may also be liable for damages in an accident their employee causes.
Some semi-truck collision cases can be complex and involve multiple parties at fault, including the injured plaintiff. The state’s comparative fault rule under Minnesota Statutes § 604.1 may apply in these situations. This may limit the amount of recovered compensation based on the percentage of fault assigned to the injured party.
Our lawyers can help you review the facts of a case and identify all drivers or related parties who may be liable for your injury. We may then use this information to file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf and pursue compensation in court. The amount of compensation available may be determined by the extent of your injury and damages, such as pain and suffering, lost earnings from missed work, and costs for necessary medical care. The deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is generally six years from the date of the truck accident under Minnesota Statutes § 541.05, but can be shorter in other circumstances, like claims involving wrongful death.
When you need us, our lawyers are here to help fight for your rights after a semi-truck crash involving icy roads. Our team comes from many small towns in southern Minnesota. We take pride in supporting the local community with the attention and service of a Twin Cities firm. Contact our office today to schedule a free initial meeting and discuss Mankato truck accidents involving icy roads.
