Committed To Your Financial Recovery
Yaeger & Weiner Law, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is dedicated to helping you receive the compensation you deserve for your personal injury. If you have been injured, physically or psychologically, in an accident that wasn’t your fault, please contact my firm to determine your options.
My staff personal injury investigator, Bill Sullivan, adds more than 40 years of experience to gather the evidence I need to build the strongest case possible in your favor.
Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You What Your Case Is Really Worth – I Will
After suffering an injury caused by another party’s fault or misconduct, most people know they are entitled to compensation from the insurance company or directly from the at-fault party. What most people don’t know, however, is that the amount of compensation they deserve, or the tricks and tactics the insurance companies will use to try to pay less than what they really owe.
As a lawyer, I have over 40 years of experience successfully representing clients in a broad range of personal injury litigation matters, including many settlements and trial awards in millions of dollars. I have over four decades of experience negotiating with insurance companies, railroads and other large corporate wrongdoers, and I know the tricks and tactics they will use to try to pay less than what my clients deserve. I don’t let them get away with it.
Representative injury and wrongful death cases I have handled as a personal injury attorney include, among others:
- Motor vehicle crashes of all kinds, including cars, semi-tractor trailers and other commercial trucks, motorcycles and recreational vehicles
- Aviation crashes
- Boating injuries
- Catastrophic and serious injuries
- Railroad and public transportation accidents
- Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claims
- Construction site accidents
- Property owner liability, including slip-and-fall injuries
- Serious dog bites and attacks
- Defective and dangerous products
- Recreational injuries, park and playground injuries, and swimming pool accidents
- Sexual abuse
A Skilled Negotiator And Experienced In Mediation
While I have the needed skills and experience to successfully take your case to court, the reality is that most personal injury claims do not go to trial. I have successfully resolved my clients’ cases not only in direct negotiations, but I also have extensive experience with all forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitration and mediation. When I do have to take my clients’ cases to trial, you can have confidence that you have a highly skilled and successful trial attorney fighting on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury In Minnesota
Minnesota personal injury cases involve specific rules and legal standards that can affect a person’s ability to recover compensation. The right information can make a meaningful difference in the strength of your truck accident claim. These questions and answers offer clarity.
What is the statute of limitations to file a truck accident claim in Minnesota?
Under Minnesota law, an injured person generally has six years from the date of a truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline applies to claims seeking compensation for injuries caused by negligence involving commercial trucks. However, certain circumstances can shorten or extend the filing period.
For example, wrongful death claims must be filed within three years, and claims involving government entities require strict notice within 180 days. Because these exceptions can significantly affect a person’s rights, it is important to understand which deadline applies before time runs out.
Why are truck accident cases usually more complex than standard car accidents?
Since truck accidents can involve multiple layers of liability, they are often more complicated than typical collisions. A commercial truck driver may have played a role in the crash, but other parties could share responsibility. Examples include the trucking company, cargo loader, maintenance contractor or truck manufacturer, depending on how the crash unfolded.
Truck accidents also require analysis of federal and state trucking regulations, including hours of service rules and inspection requirements. In addition, commercial insurance policies often have higher coverage limits and more aggressive claims handling practices. This can lead to extensive investigation and disputes over liability. These factors create a more demanding process that requires detailed evidence and careful evaluation.
What types of evidence will help strengthen a Minnesota truck accident case?
A strong truck accident case relies on materials that show how the collision occurred and who is responsible. Useful evidence may include driver logs that document hours on the road, electronic control module data that records speed and braking and maintenance records that show whether the truck was properly serviced.
Accident reports, photographs and statements from witnesses can also help establish the sequence of events. Additional evidence, such as cargo loading documents or inspection reports, may reveal safety violations or mechanical issues that contributed to the crash. When combined, these materials create a clear picture of what happened and help support a personal injury claim.
Get Legal Help Now In A Free Personal Injury Consultation
Taking informed and immediate action is crucial in your personal injury case. As an experienced personal injury lawyer, I can help you understand your rights and options, and will advocate for you with no fees unless I recover money damages. Call Yaeger & Weiner Law at 612-345-8002 or send the contact email form to request a return call to schedule a free case evaluation.