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Minnesota Truck Accident FAQs

1. Who Regulates Trucking Companies?

2. Does Federal Law Require Trucks To Be Insured?

3. Does Federal Law Regulate Trucking Hours?

4. What Can Cause A Truck Accident Or Collision?

5. If A Truck Accident Has Occurred Who Can Sue/Be Sued?

6. Will An Investigation Be Necessary Regarding My Truck Accident?

7. Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Truck Accident Has Occurred?

Who Regulates MN Trucking Companies?

Trucking Companies are regulated by the Federal Government. The administration that handles trucking laws is called the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration creates the rules and regulations which apply to commercial motor vehicles.

Does Federal Law Require Trucks To Be Insured?

Federal trucking laws require all commercial vehicles to carry $750,000 of insurance for bodily injury and property damage. Most State laws require additional insurance requirements.

Does Federal Law Regulate Trucking Hours?

Federal law regulates the hours of service that a trucker may operate his truck.

What can cause a truck crash or collision?

A truck or tractor-trailer accident may be caused for a number of reasons. This includes road conditions, the driving behavior of other drivers, and the driving behavior of the truck driver. A number of other reasons are listed below:

• Oversized and/or Overloaded trucks
• Mechanical trouble or negligence (problems with breaks, headlight, tires, etc.)
• Aggressive driving behavior
• Long work shifts and/or driver fatigue
• Failure to yield
• Speeding
• Use of illegal substances and/or alcohol
• Cell phone use
• Jackknifing
• Or a number of other reasons

If a truck accident has occurred, who can sue or be sued?

After a truck accident or semitruck accident has occurred, anyone who was injured or had a loved one killed in an accident may sue as long as another person or entity is at fault. This means that any person or entity at fault for the truck accident may be sued. This includes the truck driver, the trucking company, and/or the owner of the truck. After any collision, a Minnesota Truck Accident Lawyer should be called immediately.

Will an investigation be necessary regarding my truck accident?

Investigations after truck accidents have occurred are very important. This is because investigations reveal who may be at fault and other insight into the accident. Often times, trucking companies will perform their own investigations after an accident. The company's immediate investigation after an accident makes it even more important to hire a skilled attorney who will investigate the case for you.

Should I hire a lawyer after a truck accident has occurred?

It is very important to hire a lawyer after an attorney accident has occurred. Due to the large scale of most trucking accidents legal aid is almost always necessary. Hiring a lawyer will also insure your rights are defended during your lawsuit and that you will receive the best settlement possible.

If you have any further truck accident questions or questions regarding Minnesota trucking laws please fill out our free evaluation form to contact a Minnesota Truck Accident Attorney.