Commercial truck accidents often result in serious injuries that require a long recovery and create life-altering financial, physical and emotional damages. If you were injured in a commercial truck accident, you should strongly consider contacting an experienced truck accident attorney to discuss whether you may be eligible for compensation.
The trusted attorneys at TSR Injury Law have a proven record of helping accident victims recover fair compensation for their injuries, including a $1.7 million settlement recovered by attorney Rich Ruohonen on behalf of a pedestrian who was hit by a semi-truck. Rich was selected for the annual Super Lawyers list by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine each year from 2003 to 2019.
We encourage you to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation with one of our Bloomington truck accident attorneys to discuss your legal options. There is no obligation to take legal action if we determine you have a case. We work on contingency – we do not get paid unless we are successful in recovering damages for you.
Call our Bloomington legal team today at (612) TSR-TIME. We are here to answer your questions.
Partner Rich Ruohonen obtained a $4 million settlement for a woman who suffered a dominant arm injury caused by a crash with a commercial semi-truck.
Virginia was a 53-year old nurse who was rear-ended by a semi-truck on highway 94 at highway speeds. She was hit so hard that her vehicle was pushed into a truck in front of her which pushed into another car, thereby totaling all three vehicles.
At the scene Virginia was disoriented but it is unknown whether she lost consciousness. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital. She had significant treatment over the next several months for a mild traumatic brain injury and neck and back injuries. She now has trigger point injections every three months for ongoing neck and back pain along with occipital nerve blocks for intense headaches resulting after the traumatic brain injury. She takes significant medications for pain, headaches and other complications form the mild traumatic brain injury. Her home life and relationships were affected considerably. While she is able to work, it requires an heightened level of attention and focus resulting in worsening fatigue and requiring significant rest on her off days. She also suffered from PTSD and anxiety as a result of the crash and her injuries. She also has some vision loss in one eye in the lower right quadrant.
Virginia was just starting a second job as a nurse where she anticipated working substantially more than full time between the two jobs. Following her recovery from this crash, she was out of work for almost 10 months and could only get back to 24 hours a week, which is a permanent restriction requiring a day off between shifts due to her traumatic brain injury and significant fatigue. Her wage loss was substantial. Three coworkers and supervisors testified as to her significant problems at work and changes in her previous abilities as a nurse before she was injured in this crash. Her husband and daughter also testified as to her changes in personality, home life and cognitive deficiencies. Her husband suffered significant damages for loss of consortium as well, due to his wife’s changes in personalities and abilities.
Virginia’s neurologist, psychologist, and internist all wrote reports confirming the ongoing and permanent nature of her brain injury, PTSD and anxiety condition, fatigue, and neck and back injuries.
The trucking company admitted the crash was the fault of its driver, but refused to agree that her injuries were as significant as alleged or that she had a significant wage loss. They hired a neuropsychologist who stated that Virginia did not have an ongoing cognitive injury from her traumatic brain injury. They also argued the ongoing damages in the case were fairly minimal and that she had fully recovered from the injuries she suffered in the crash.
Partner, Rich Ruohonen, represented Virginia from the beginning of the case and worked on the case for four years. The parties agreed to enter binding arbitration on the case with a three-attorney panel to make the decision regarding the amount of damages in this case. The case was tried to this panel of arbitrators in a full-day hearing and resulted in an significant award for Virginia and her husband. The following amounts were awarded:
Past Medical Expenses: $116,784.10
Past loss of earnings: $400,000
Future earning capacity loss: $550,000
Future medical expenses: $100,000
Past pain, disability, emotional distress and embarrassment: $500,000
Future pain, disability, emotional distress and embarrassment: $750,000
Past Loss of Consortium: $225,000
Future Loss of Consortium: $400,000
Total Award in this case was $3,041,784.10, which will compensate Virginia for her significant loss resulting from being hit by this semi-truck. Virginia now recovered a significant portion of her lost wages and future losses, which will help her go on her with her life. This was a four-year battle with the trucking company, which finally resulted in a tremendous and deserving award for Virginia and her husband.
As Bruce stood by the road after being hit by a woman who had lost control of her vehicle, he was run over by a semi-truck. He sustained a number of fractures and internal injuries, including a severely broken and dislocated ankle. While he did experience a good recovery from his injuries under the circumstances, he continued to experience significant leg and ankle pain, which disturbed his gait. Attorney Rich Ruohonen was able to settle the case for a total of $1,700,000.
Our firm has more than 20 years of experience evaluating accident claims to determine what they may be worth and the damages that may be available.
Some of the damages that could be available include:
Contact us at (612) TSR-TIME to discuss your legal options and the potential value of your claim.
Minnesota accident victims usually have just two years from the date of their accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you do not file before those two years pass, you may lose the right to file a lawsuit.
There are exceptions to this general deadline though, depending on the details of a particular case. If the victim was under the age of 18 at the time of the crash, the deadline is two years from his or her 18th birthday. There is also a much shorter deadline for cases against a government entity.
Our lawyers can review your situation in a free consultation and determine how much time you may have. The sooner you contact us, the more time we will have to help you.
Statistics show that commercial truck accidents are often related to truck driver negligence, such as drowsy or impaired driving, aggressive driving or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, there can be other liable parties:
If you have a case and hire our firm, we can sort through the liability issues that may be involved.
TSR Injury Law has recovered over $1 billion for clients who have suffered injuries or losses due to the negligent actions of others.
Our firm has earned a 5-star rating for our commitment to excellence in legal representation and client satisfaction.
With more than 20 years of experience, TSR Injury Law has a proven record of success.
Each case is unique and there are no guarantees, but those who hire an experienced attorney with a history of results often recover more compensation than those who do not.
There are many steps involved in investigating, from visiting the scene and reviewing medical records to preserving evidence. Accident victims are often physically unable to handle all of this and are unsure about where to begin. They also lack the financial resources to launch a comprehensive investigation.
Insurance companies are also working against you. They will be looking for any way to avoid responsibility and pay out the least possible amount of compensation.
Our Bloomington truck accident lawyers know the tricks insurance companies try to use and how to protect accident victims’ claims. Our attorneys have many years of combined experience building strong cases on behalf of injury victims.
Our firm welcomes the chance to assist you.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has liability insurance requirements for trucking companies and vehicle operators. The minimum limit of insurance is based on the type of cargo.
Some of the insurance policies that may apply to a truck accident case include:
Our qualified attorneys can sort through the insurance issues and determine the coverages that may apply to your accident. If you have a case and your hire our attorneys, we can speak to the insurance companies on your behalf.
There are a few things you can do, if you will not be putting yourself in danger, to begin building a case:
It is important to get first responders on the scene as soon as possible to see to the injuries of any accident victims.
If it is safe to walk around – and you are physically able to do so – take pictures of the damage to your vehicle, the condition of the road, any debris or tire tracks from the accident and the damage to the truck. Sometimes damage to the truck can indicate how an accident occurred and help to prove the driver was liable for the accident.
It is also a good idea to see if there were any witnesses to your accident and try to speak with them to find out what they saw. If they are willing to give you their information, take down their contact details so your attorney can follow up with them later.
Whether or not you are in pain or see any visible signs of injury, it is important for your health and safety that you seek medical attention after an accident. Some injuries, like a traumatic brain injury, internal bleeding, a sprained neck or even broken bones may not be initially apparent.
Trucking companies will often get their insurance representatives and other company officials on the scene as quickly as they can.
If they come talk to you, limit what you say. Do not say anything that could sound like an admission of fault, such as apologizing or saying that you feel guilty. Do not say that you are not hurt either, because you do not yet know the extent of your injuries. This is all information that an insurance company for the at-fault party could use to reduce or deny your claim for damages.
After receiving medical treatment, we encourage you to not delay contacting TSR Injury Law to discuss your claim.
Fill out our Free Case Evaluation form or call a Bloomington truck accident attorney now at (612) TSR-TIME.
Our dedicated attorneys are recognized for their skill and unwavering commitment to justice. They have a proven record of success in leveling the playing field, securing justice, and helping people rebuild from the impact of injury.
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There are both federal and state laws that trucking companies and drivers must follow.
Federal law limits the number of hours drivers can be on the road. Drivers are not allowed to drive for more than 11 hours after being off duty for 10 consecutive hours. Additionally, drivers are not permitted to operate a commercial vehicle after driving 60-70 hours over seven or eight consecutive days.
TSR Injury Law’s Bloomington truck accident attorneys have in-depth understanding and knowledge of trucking industry regulations and how to find evidence to prove regulations were broken in an accident.
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Some of the most common truck crashes that lead to injury claims include:
If you were injured in a crash with any of these vehicles, contact our attorneys today for a free consultation:
Truck accidents often result in injuries that are serious or life-changing:
If you have suffered severe injuries from a truck accident, our attorneys are prepared to help.
See what our clients have to say about working with TSR Injury Law. Their stories reflect our commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized attention to every case.
Our legal team has been representing accident victims in Bloomington for more than two decades, recovering $300 million in compensation.
We can answer your legal questions in a free consultation and determine if you may be eligible to pursue compensation for the damages you have suffered. When you set up a consultation at TSR Injury Law, there are no out-of-pocket costs for you. The initial consultation is a free and confidential discussion about your claim.
We accept truck accident injury claims on a contingency basis, and we charge no upfront legal fees if we represent you. We are not paid unless our clients receive compensation.
Our office in Minneapolis is located at 7760 France Ave South, just six minutes from M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. You can also call us or reach us online 24/7.
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