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Minnesota Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Minnesota. Find attorneys who understand Minnesota law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Minnesota Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Minnesota vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Minnesota's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
6 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Minnesota follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% ...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Minnesota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both econo...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Minnesota
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Minnesota uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Minnesota Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
6 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Minn. Stat. § 541.05
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 6 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Minnesota Fault System
Minnesota follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Minnesota's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Minn. Stat. § 604.01
Minnesota Damage Caps
Minnesota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Minnesota's no-fault auto insurance system provides initial benefits regardless of fault.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Minnesota
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 94
East-west corridor through Minneapolis connecting Wisconsin to North Dakota.
Interstate 35
North-south corridor through the Twin Cities connecting Iowa to Duluth.
Interstate 90
Southern Minnesota east-west route connecting Wisconsin to South Dakota.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
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