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A Rochester, Minnesota, Truck Accident Can Cause Serious Injury

Last updated on June 1, 2026

Commercial trucks are a common sight on Interstate 90, Highway 52, Highway 63, Highway 14 and other southeast Minnesota highways. A fully loaded semitruck weighs up to 40 tons, dwarfing other vehicles on the road. Commercial truck drivers are held to high standards, and rightfully so. The disparity in size between trucks and other vehicles means that when a collision occurs, it will often result in profound damage and injury to the vehicle and its occupants.

Truck accident claims often require close review of crash details, company records, insurance issues and the harm caused by a much larger vehicle. Working with a smaller firm like us means you can receive personal attention shaped around your injuries, your family’s needs and the roads you travel in southern Minnesota. Instead of moving your claim robotically through the system, our Rochester team will take time to understand what happened and provide guidance that fits the serious impact of your crash.

If you or a loved one has been in a collision involving a commercial truck, the caliber of your legal counsel makes a serious difference in the legal outcome. Call Klampe Law Firm LLC. Based in Rochester, our personal injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for people across Minnesota and beyond.

Speaking with our truck accident attorney, André Novack, is always free of charge. You do not pay attorney fees unless we win your case. Call 507-405-2188 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

Tenacious Litigators Prepared To Take Action Against The Insurance Companies

Federal laws require most commercial trucks to carry substantial liability insurance coverage. This benefits people harmed by a commercial truck driver’s negligence, as they will have a better opportunity to recover damages for their medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

These high policy limits also ensure that the commercial vehicle insurance companies will go to great lengths to investigate the case and injured people and try to deny or minimize their responsibility. As your attorney we conduct a timely and comprehensive investigation to identify the truck driver and/or trucking company and negligence. We have the skill and commitment to build the case and show how this event has impacted your life, both now and in the future.

At Klampe Law Firm LLC, we are skilled in all phases of litigation and know how to build a strong personal injury case. Most of our cases settle out of court and that happens only after the insurers acknowledge that we have proved the full value of your case through careful, vigorous preparation. Our attorneys have been instrumental in helping families across the region get the financial resources they need following a catastrophic commercial vehicle accident.


Our Truck Accident Results

$2,000,000+ for Semi-Truck Collision in Ohio

In a tragic crash involving a semi-truck and a van, a mother and two children were killed, and a young girl suffered serious injuries. Collaborating with Ohio counsel, we secured a settlement far exceeding the truck’s $2 million insurance coverage, while providing compassionate support to the grieving family.


$2,000,000+ for Out-of-State Semi-Truck Collision with Minnesota Connections

In a devastating crash, a semi-truck with faulty tires skidded on a wet freeway, crashing over a barrier into a van traveling the opposite direction. The van driver, a mother, and two of her children tragically died, while another child sustained serious injuries. The surviving children had Minnesota ties, and the injured child’s father lived in Southeast Minnesota. We immediately helped the family select and collaborate with a skilled law firm in the state where the accident occurred. Working closely with the local firm, we achieved a settlement that exceeded the trucking company’s $2 million insurance policy limit, ensuring justice and support for the grieving family. When necessary, we partner with trusted local counsel to deliver the best results for our clients.

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Contact Klampe Law Firm LLC

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