Truck Accident

Howard Sussman & Associates have represented truck accident victims as well as families of those killed in fatal 18-wheeler accidents. We know the federal laws pertaining to the trucking industry, and have obtained substantial settlements and verdicts in truck accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a truck accident, please contact the Minneapolis/ St. Paul truck accident lawyers of Howard Sussman & Associates for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.

According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, thousands of motorists are killed each year by large trucks -- those weighing more than 10,000 pounds. 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and semis fall into this category. Trucking accidents have an increased chance of causing an injury because in most cases, a truck cannot remain upright during an accident. Additionally, truck drivers have limited visibility and maneuverability. These factors greatly contribute to truck accidents. Whether the driver is distracted, falls asleep at the wheel or just isn't paying attention, accidents caused by these massive trucks can kill or catastrophically injure motorists. Truck drivers and the companies they work for have a responsibility to operate their vehicles in a safe manner. Unsafe driving, oversized cargo loads and various other careless factors put the public and the truck operators in danger.

Minnesota Truck accident lawyer Howard Sussman is well adept at getting to the root cause of truck accidents. We investigate negligence by the driver and/or the trucking company, employing a network of experts:

• Accident reconstruction specialists
• Human factors experts who can testify about the truck driver's actions, what a reasonable person would perceive, and how much reaction time the victim(s) had
• Expert truck mechanics to determine the condition of brakes, tires, lights, the trailer and other equipment at the time of the crash
• Our own attorneys examine the driver's history and qualifications, the company's hiring and training practices, driver's logs and any tracking devices such as GPS locators

Howard Sussman & Associates is committed to protecting our client's rights which has been shown in our ability to succeed in the most challenging and complex truck accident cases. Because truck accident cases can be very complex, you need an experienced and aggressive attorney to successfully handle them. Howard Sussman & Associates has that necessary experience. Over the last 20 years, we have brought claims against companies, manufacturers and other individuals responsible for the injuries of our clients. Contact the offices of Howard Sussman & Associates to discuss your truck accident claim directly at 612-332-4830 or via our online contact form.