Minnesota & Nebraska Truck Driver Negligence Lawyers
The trucks on the road are large and that means that they are dangerous. When a driver makes an error, it can be deadly. This is why truck drivers are held to a high standard while they are on the road. They have to be extra cautious; otherwise the results could be fatal for everyone involved.
Truckers have a certain set of rules and federal trucking laws that they have to abide by. They have to maintain their commercial driver’s license, and also abide by the rules of the road that everyone has to abide by.
Despite the stringent trucking regulations and laws, there are times that truck accidents due to truck driver errors happen anyway. What the laws and regulations are designed for is to reduce the likelihood of such accidents happening, but they are still quite common. When you or a loved one has become the victim of such a truck accident, it is important to contact an experienced truck accidents lawyer as soon as possible because you may have a personal injury claim.
Skilled Truck Accident Injury Representation
There are different reasons why truck drivers get into accidents. Some of the most common include:
- Failure to properly maintain the truck
- Failure to secure the loads the proper way
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Weight violations
- Driving in dangerous weather conditions
- Truck driver fatigue (not taking the necessary rest breaks)
- Not maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
These are just some of the reasons why a person may be involved in a truck accident with a truck driver. When you have been the victim of a truck accident, it is very important that you do not hesitate to contact your attorney as soon as possible. When someone else is at fault, you can hold them liable for the damages done to you. At Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas, we have recovered more than $1 million on behalf of clients that have been involved in accidents resulting in catastrophic injury or who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others.
Thorough Personal Injury Representation
Because of our experience, the resources we have access to, and our skill, we can recover full and fair compensation for the accident victim or the family of the accident victim. Your personal injury attorney will work diligently in the building of your case by investigating and gathering evidence, as well as advising you every step of the way so that you know what your rights and options are.
Contact An Experienced Truck Accident Attorney
Truck driver errors can be deadly, which is why truck drivers are held to such a high standard compared to other motorists on the road. If you or a loved one has been victim to a truck driver’s error and you have been injured or your loved one killed in the accident, we can help you. We can advise you of your rights, options, and seek compensation for you that will help you in your recovery. To learn more about your rights and options, call Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas at the Wayzata, MN office or the Omaha, Nebraska office at 612-339-4511 or 1-800-328-4340 for a free consultation.
