Monday night collision happened along U.S. Highway 59
NORMAN TOWNSHIP, MN, (October 21, 2024) - A serious car accident in Yellow Medicine County on Monday night left 19-year-old Mason Eric Smith of Ivanhoe with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and CR-3.
Mason Smith was seriously injured on Monday night when the vehicle he was a passenger in collided with a tractor-trailer in Yellow Medicine County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2016 Chevrolet Impala driven by a 19-year-old man from Canby, collided with a 2009 Peterbilt tractor-trailer driven by a 23-year-old Garfield man.
Smith, who was a passenger in the Chevrolet, was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to North Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to St. Cloud Hospital.
The truck driver was not injured.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Candice Bond, an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney, said in such cases, it's imperative to have an independent investigation conducted promptly to protect a victim’s rights.
“Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, who is a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“A skilled attorney can protect victims from trucking companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend a negligent truck driver.
"Your lawyer can advocate for you by hiring expert witnesses, conducting drivers’ background checks, locating witnesses to the crash, and reviewing applicable insurance coverage, while carefully guiding a victim through the legal process.”
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Mason Smith may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
"Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in commercial trucking accidents. If you or a family member need help she is available for a free consultation to guide you.
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