Motor vehicle accidents regularly cause significant injuries to victims, leaving lasting impacts on their lives and the lives of their families. When you are injured in a crash, it’s essential to have a skilled attorney on your side who can fight for your rights and seek fair compensation for your injuries.
At Meshbesher Law Firm, we have decades of experience assisting injured Minnesotans and their families. Our car accident lawyers are ready to help you take the fight to the big insurance companies and recover maximum compensation. Contact our law firm today to get started with a free consultation.
Depending on the types of vehicles involved, motor vehicle accidents can differ dramatically. Some of the most common types of vehicle accident cases our attorneys handle in Minnesota include:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions include intoxicated driving, speeding, distracted driving, and drowsy driving. Obtaining evidence that the driver who caused your injuries was engaging in any of these behaviors could strengthen your case.
NHTSA data shows that over 12,000 people are fatally injured in collisions caused by intoxicated drivers in a given year. Drunk driving obviously reduces a driver’s ability to react to hazardous situations and increases their chances of drifting into oncoming traffic or ignoring traffic signs and signals.
Over 13,000 people were fatally injured in collisions involving speeding in a recent year, according to NHTSA data. Speeding is particularly dangerous because the faster a vehicle travels, the less time the driver has to react and the more severe the resulting injuries typically are. It also increases the likelihood of the driver losing control of their vehicle, particularly in poor weather conditions.
Distracted driving caused over 3,000 fatalities in a recent year, according to the NHTSA. The three main types of distracted driving are:
Although it contributes to fewer fatal accidents than the other main causes of motor vehicle collisions, drowsy driving is just as dangerous. A fatigued driver may experience many of the same adverse side effects as an intoxicated driver, including reduced reaction times and a lack of concentration.
Additionally, drowsy drivers may fall asleep behind the wheel, which can lead to catastrophic head-on, rear-end, or T-bone collisions with other vehicles.
Motor vehicle accidents can cause many types of serious injuries, some of which may leave victims with permanent disabilities. Common injuries our clients suffer from include:
Since Minnesota is a no-fault state for car accident claims, your first option for seeking compensation following a collision is typically to file a claim with your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy.
PIP insurance provides compensation for vehicle accident victims regardless of who was at fault for the accident. The minimum coverage required in Minnesota is $40,000 per accident, with half of this amount covering medical expenses and the other half covering non-medical costs, such as lost wages.
If your PIP policy doesn’t cover all of your expenses, you may then be able to seek additional compensation by filing a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance or a personal injury lawsuit against the driver directly. When filing a personal injury lawsuit, you may be able to seek additional compensation not available through a no-fault claim, including money for pain and suffering.
It’s also important to keep in mind that certain vehicles, like motorcycles and snowmobiles, aren’t typically covered by PIP. Instead, those vehicles can require separate liability insurance policies.
You can strengthen your claim and improve your chances of recovering maximum compensation by taking the following steps after a motor vehicle accident in Minnesota:
Our motor vehicle accident lawyers will meet with you to discuss the specifics of your case before launching a thorough investigation into how the incident occurred. During our investigation, we’ll gather evidence to support your case, including traffic camera footage, accident scene photographs, eyewitness statements, expert testimony, and medical records.
We’ll then calculate a fair value for your case and submit a claim to your insurance provider. Once your insurer has reviewed the claim, we’ll negotiate with them for a fair settlement that covers your expenses. And if a fair settlement can’t be reached, our attorneys are prepared to take your case to court to seek the compensation you need.
The Meshbesher Law Firm was founded by native Minnesotans and has decades of experience providing injury victims and their families with the legal support they need, including personalized attention and direct communication. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, contact our Minnesota car accident law firm today for a free consultation about your case and to learn more about how our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys can help.
