Truck Accident Lawyer St. Cloud, MN
At Milavetz Injury Law, P.A., our St. Cloud truck accident lawyers have been fighting for injured victims since 1963, recovering more than $500 million for Minnesotans. Truck accident cases are among the most complex personal injury claims — involving federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and well-resourced trucking companies. We handle every aspect of your case so you can focus on recovering. Our St. Cloud office is located at 3700 West Division Street, Suite 111, serving clients throughout Stearns County and central Minnesota.
We’ve Secured Millions for Minnesota Personal Injury Victims
$1.4
Million
recovered after a school bus accident
$1
MILLION
recovered in a multi-vehicle collision
$567
THOUSAND
recovered for the wrongful death of a minor in a traffic accident
How We Can Help You
When you come to us after a truck accident, we take the full legal burden off your plate. Our attorneys investigate the crash, preserve critical evidence, identify every liable party, handle all communications with trucking companies and their insurers, and fight for maximum compensation — in negotiations or at trial if necessary. Trucking companies deploy legal teams immediately after a crash. Our team does the same for you.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different
Truck accidents are far more complex than standard car accident claims for several reasons:
- Federal regulations apply. Commercial trucks are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which sets strict rules on driver hours, vehicle maintenance, cargo loading, and more. Violations of these rules can be powerful evidence of negligence.
- Multiple parties may be liable. Responsibility for a truck accident can extend beyond the driver to include the trucking company, cargo loading companies, vehicle manufacturers, and maintenance contractors.
- Evidence disappears quickly. Black box data, electronic logging device (ELD) records, driver logs, and maintenance records are critical — and trucking companies are not required to preserve them indefinitely. Acting quickly protects your case.
- Insurance policies are larger. Commercial trucks carry far higher insurance limits than passenger vehicles, which means larger potential recoveries — but also more aggressive defense from insurers.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in St. Cloud
Most truck accidents in the St. Cloud area are the result of negligence by the driver, the trucking company, or both. Common causes include driver fatigue from hours-of-service violations, distracted or impaired driving, speeding, unsafe lane changes, improper cargo loading, and failure to maintain the vehicle.
I-94, US-10, and MN-23 running through and around St. Cloud carry significant commercial truck traffic, making these corridors frequent sites of serious crashes.
Speak with a St. Cloud truck accident attorney — contact us for a free case evaluation.
Critical Evidence in Truck Accident Claims
The strongest truck accident claims are built on evidence that can disappear quickly. Key evidence includes black box data and electronic logging device (ELD) records showing speed and driver hours, maintenance records, driver qualification files, cargo loading documentation, accident scene photographs, police reports, and witness statements.
Trucking companies often control much of this evidence. Our attorneys move quickly to preserve and obtain the records needed to prove fault and maximize your recovery.
Injuries and Compensation
Because commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — more than 20 times the weight of an average passenger vehicle — collisions often result in catastrophic injuries. Common injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage and paralysis, broken bones, internal bleeding, and severe burns. Many victims face months or years of recovery and permanent disability.
If a truck driver or trucking company's negligence caused your accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and — in fatal cases — wrongful death damages. Minnesota does not cap personal injury compensation — your claim reflects the full scope of your losses.
Contact us for a free case evaluation today.
What Minnesota Law Means for Your Claim
Comparative fault: You can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, as long as your share is below 50% (Minnesota Statute § 604.01). Your award is reduced proportionally.
Statute of limitations: You have six years from the date of the accident to file a truck accident lawsuit (Minnesota Statute § 541.05). However, do not wait — black box data, ELD records, driver logs, and other evidence can be lost or overwritten quickly.
Let Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. Fight for You
Trucking companies and their insurers have experienced legal teams working to limit your recovery from the moment an accident occurs. Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. — recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers, Best Law Firms 2024, and Top 40 Personal Injury Attorneys — levels the playing field. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis — no fees unless we win.
Call us or visit our contact page to schedule your free consultation today.
FAQs
Liability in a truck accident can extend beyond the driver to include the trucking company, cargo loading companies, vehicle manufacturers, and maintenance contractors. Our attorneys investigate every potential source of liability — including FMCSA violations — to make sure no responsible party escapes accountability.
Key evidence includes black box data and electronic logging device (ELD) records showing speed and driver hours, maintenance records, driver qualification files, cargo loading documentation, accident scene photographs, police reports, and witness statements. This evidence can disappear quickly — contact us as soon as possible after your accident.
Six years from the date of the accident under Minnesota's personal injury statute of limitations. However, acting quickly is critical — trucking companies are not required to preserve black box and ELD data indefinitely, and delay can cost you key evidence.
Trucking companies often attempt to shift blame onto their drivers to avoid corporate liability. Our attorneys are experienced in piercing these tactics, using federal regulations and employment records to establish company-level responsibility where it exists.
Yes. Under Minnesota's comparative fault rule, you can recover compensation as long as your share of fault is below 50%. Your award is reduced proportionally. Our team works to ensure fault is accurately attributed — not inflated by the defense to reduce your recovery.
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