18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys in Mahnomen County, Minnesota

When a Semi-Truck Changes Everything on a Rural Minnesota Road

One moment you’re driving home on Highway 200 outside Mahnomen. The next, an 80,000-pound Kenworth is jackknifing across the icy pavement. There’s no time to react. No space to escape. Just the horrific sound of metal crushing metal, glass shattering, and lives changing forever.

If you’ve survived an 18-wheeler crash in Mahnomen County—or if you’re grieving the loss of someone who didn’t—you already know this truth: trucking accidents aren’t like regular car accidents. The sheer physics involved, the federal regulations that govern commercial carriers, and the aggressive tactics trucking companies deploy within hours of a crash make these cases exponentially more complex. You need more than a general practice attorney. You need a fighter who understands the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, who knows how to preserve critical evidence before it disappears, and who has the resources to take on multinational trucking corporations.

That’s exactly what we do at Attorney911.

For over 25 years, Ralph Manginello has been representing trucking accident victims across the United States, including right here in Mahnomen County and throughout rural Minnesota. We’ve recovered over $50 million for families devastated by commercial vehicle crashes, including multi-million dollar settlements for traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and wrongful death cases. We understand the unique challenges of pursuing justice in rural Minnesota—from the winter weather conditions that contribute to jackknife accidents on MN-59, to the agricultural freight corridors serving the White Earth Reservation, to the specific rules that govern interstate commerce crossing into North Dakota.

The trucking company that hit you has already called their lawyers. Their insurance adjuster is already looking for ways to pay you less. Meanwhile, critical black box data from that truck could be overwritten within 30 days. Every hour you wait, evidence disappears, witnesses forget what they saw, and the trucking company builds a stronger defense.

But here’s what you need to know: Minnesota law gives you options, even in the most catastrophic cases. And you don’t have to fight this battle alone.

Why Mahnomen County Trucking Accidents Demand Specialized Legal Expertise

Mahnomen County sits at the crossroads of agricultural commerce in north-central Minnesota. The highways here—whether it’s MN-200 connecting Detroit Lakes to the Red River Valley, or US-2 running parallel to the county’s northern edge—serve as vital freight corridors for grain, equipment, and manufactured goods moving between Fargo, Grand Forks, and the Twin Cities. This means heavy truck traffic mixing with local passenger vehicles on two-lane rural roads, often in conditions that would shut down highways in other states.

The statistics paint a sobering picture. While Minnesota as a whole sees hundreds of commercial vehicle accidents annually, rural counties like Mahnomen face disproportionate risks due to several factors unique to our region:

Winter Weather Hazards: When a semi-truck loses traction on black ice near Beaulieu or jackknifes during a blizzard on Highway 59, the results are often catastrophic. Federal regulations under 49 CFR § 392.14 require drivers to exercise extreme caution in hazardous conditions, including adjusting speed or pulling off the road entirely. Yet pressure from dispatchers to maintain delivery schedules frequently overrides safety protocols.

Agricultural Freight: During harvest season, the volume of heavy equipment and grain trucks on Mahnomen County roads increases dramatically. Overloaded trailers, improperly secured cargo, and fatigued drivers working double shifts create a perfect storm for rollover and cargo spill accidents.

Limited Emergency Services: In rural Minnesota, the distance between accident sites and Level I trauma centers (like the ones in Fargo or Detroit Lakes) can mean delayed treatment for catastrophic injuries. This delay can worsen outcomes—and increase the long-term cost of care, making it even more critical to secure maximum compensation.

Interstate Commerce Routes: Trucks passing through Mahnomen County on their way to North Dakota or Canada must comply with federal hours-of-service regulations. Yet the long, straight stretches of rural highways invite violations—drivers pushing beyond the 11-hour driving limit, falsifying their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records, or skipping required rest breaks at the Fargo truck stops.

When an accident happens here, you’re not just dealing with a local driver and their insurance company. You’re facing a web of corporate defendants: the motor carrier, the freight broker who arranged the load, the maintenance company that last inspected the brakes, the cargo loader who may have created an unbalanced weight distribution, and the corporate insurer already calculating how little they can offer before trial.

That’s why local knowledge combined with federal expertise matters. Ralph Manginello brings both.

Ralph Manginello: 25 Years Fighting for Trucking Accident Victims

When we say Attorney911 has the experience to handle your Mahnomen County trucking case, we’re not speaking in generalities. Ralph Manginello has spent his entire 25+ year career (since 1998) building a reputation as a tenacious advocate for injury victims, with specific expertise in the complex world of commercial vehicle litigation.

Federal Court Admission: Unlike many personal injury attorneys who limit their practice to state courts, Ralph holds admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. This federal court experience is crucial for interstate trucking cases, which often involve federal jurisdiction, national motor carriers, and the application of federal regulations like the FMCSA safety standards.

Fortune 500 Litigation Experience: We’ve gone toe-to-toe with the world’s largest corporations and won. Ralph Manginello was involved in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation—the industrial disaster that killed 15 workers and injured 170 more, resulting in over $2.1 billion in collective settlements. That experience translates directly to trucking cases, where we regularly face off against mega-carriers like Walmart, Amazon, FedEx, and UPS.

Multi-Million Dollar Results: Our track record includes documented recoveries of $5 million for a traumatic brain injury victim struck by a falling log, $3.8 million for a client who suffered a partial leg amputation after a car crash, and $2.5 million for truck crash victims. We’re currently litigating a $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston for hazing-related injuries—demonstrating our willingness to take on powerful institutions when they harm innocent people.

The Insurance Defense Advantage: Here’s something that sets Attorney911 apart from other firms advertising in Mahnomen County: we have an attorney who used to work for insurance companies. Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, spent years as a national insurance defense lawyer before joining our team. He knows exactly how trucking insurers evaluate claims, how adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and when they’re bluffing about “policy limits.” Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for you.

As client Donald Wilcox told us after we won his case: “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.” We take the cases other firms reject because they’re “too difficult” or the trucking company is “too big to fight.” That’s not how we operate. If you’ve been wronged, we fight—period.

Understanding Minnesota Law: Your Rights After a Mahnomen County Trucking Accident

Before we discuss the federal regulations that govern trucking companies, let’s look at the specific legal landscape here in Minnesota. State law provides the framework for your recovery, and understanding these rules is essential for protecting your rights.

Statute of Limitations: Don’t Miss Your Window

Minnesota law sets strict deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits. For non-death trucking accident injuries, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your claim. For wrongful death cases, you have three years from the date of death.

This might sound like plenty of time, but it isn’t. Here’s why: trucking accident cases require immediate investigation. We need to send spoliation letters to preserve electronic control module (ECM) data before it’s overwritten (typically within 30 days). We need to inspect the truck before it’s repaired or sold for scrap. We need to interview witnesses while their memories are fresh and photograph the accident scene before weather or road work erases skid marks.

Critical deadline: If a government entity might be liable (for example, if dangerous road design on a county highway contributed to the crash), Minnesota requires notice within 180 days of the incident. Miss this deadline, and you lose your right to sue entirely.

Comparative Negligence: What If You Were Partially At Fault?

Minnesota follows a “modified comparative negligence” rule with a 51% bar. This means you can recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault for the accident. However, your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if a jury finds you were 20% at fault for failing to signal a turn on MN-200, and the trucking company was 80% at fault for speeding, you could still recover 80% of your total damages. But if you’re found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.

Trucking companies and their insurers know this rule, and they’ll try to shift blame to you. Maybe they’ll claim you were driving too fast for the snowy conditions, or that you were distracted. That’s why having Ralph Manginello and our team on your side matters—we know how to counter these tactics with hard evidence from the truck’s black box, dispatch records, and expert accident reconstruction.

Damage Caps: Good News for Minnesota Victims

Unlike some states that limit what injury victims can recover, Minnesota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. This means there’s no arbitrary limit on your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or loss of consortium.

Punitive damages—awarded when trucking companies act with deliberate disregard for safety—are also available in Minnesota without statutory caps. While rare, these damages can dramatically increase recovery in cases where companies knowingly violated federal safety regulations or hired unqualified drivers.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations: The Rules That Protect You

Every 18-wheeler operating in Mahnomen County—whether it’s hauling grain from the White Earth Reservation or manufactured goods from Fargo—is subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), codified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These rules create the legal duties that trucking companies violate when they cause accidents.

Part 390: General Applicability

Federal regulations apply to all commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in interstate commerce with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more. This includes virtually every semi-truck you see on MN-200 or US-2. The trucking company (“motor carrier”) and the driver must both comply with these rules.

Part 391: Driver Qualification Standards

Before a driver can legally operate a semi-truck, they must meet strict qualification requirements under 49 CFR § 391.11. They must:

• Be at least 21 years old (for interstate commerce)
• Speak and read English sufficiently to communicate with the public
• Have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for the vehicle type
• Pass a physical examination and obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (valid for up to 2 years)
• Have a clean driving record or disclose any disqualifying offenses

Why this matters for your case: Trucking companies must maintain a Driver Qualification (DQ) File for every driver. These files contain employment applications, background checks, driving records, medical certifications, and drug test results. If we find incomplete DQ files—or worse, evidence that the company hired a driver with a history of DUIs or safety violations—we can establish negligent hiring liability against the company itself, not just the driver.

Part 392: Driving Rules

This section contains the operational rules that drivers frequently violate, creating liability in accidents:

Fatigued Driving (§ 392.3): No driver shall operate a CMV “while the driver’s ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue… as to make it unsafe.” This is separate from the hours-of-service rules; even if a driver hasn’t exceeded their 11-hour limit, if they’re too tired to drive safely, they’re violating federal law.

Following Distance (§ 392.11): Drivers must maintain a “reasonable and prudent” following distance, accounting for speed and traffic conditions. Given that a loaded semi needs nearly 525 feet to stop at 65 mph on dry pavement (and much more on wet or icy Minnesota roads), tailgating is both dangerous and illegal.

Cell Phone Use (§ 392.82): Federal law prohibits handheld cell phone use by commercial drivers. Trucking companies cannot require drivers to use handheld phones while operating the vehicle. Violations carry steep penalties: up to $2,750 for drivers and $11,000 for employers who allow the practice.

Part 393: Vehicle Safety and Cargo Securement

This section governs equipment standards and loading procedures—critical in rural Minnesota where agricultural loads and winter equipment create unique hazards.

Cargo Securement (§§ 393.100-136): Cargo must be contained, immobilized, or secured to prevent leaking, spilling, or shifting. Tiedowns must withstand specific force ratios: 0.8g deceleration forward, 0.5g acceleration rearward, and 0.5g lateral. When grain trucks or equipment haulers on MN-59 have improperly secured loads that shift during cornering, causing rollovers, they’re violating these regulations.

Brake Systems (§§ 393.40-55): All CMVs must have properly functioning service brakes on all wheels. Brake adjustment must be maintained within manufacturer specifications. Given that brake problems contribute to approximately 29% of large truck crashes, maintenance records are always a target of our investigation.

Lighting (§§ 393.11-26): During Minnesota’s long winter nights, proper lighting is essential. Federal regulations require specific configurations of headlamps, tail lamps, clearance lights, and reflectors.

Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS)

The most commonly violated federal regulations—and the ones that cause the most fatigue-related crashes—are the hours-of-service rules. For property-carrying drivers (most 18-wheelers):

• 11-Hour Driving Limit: Maximum 11 hours driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty
• 14-Hour On-Duty Window: Cannot drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty
• 30-Minute Break: Required after 8 cumulative hours of driving
• 60/70-Hour Weekly Limit: Cannot drive after 60 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days (with a 34-hour restart available)

Electronic Logging Devices (§ 395.8): Since December 2017, most trucks must use ELDs that automatically record driving time and sync with the vehicle’s engine. Unlike the paper logbooks of old, ELDs are tamper-resistant and provide objective evidence of HOS violations.

Critical evidence: ELD data can prove a driver exceeded their hours, skipped required breaks, or falsified logs. But this data can be overwritten or lost within 30-180 days. That’s why we send preservation letters immediately upon being retained.

Part 396: Inspection and Maintenance

Trucking companies must systematically inspect, repair, and maintain their vehicles. Drivers must conduct pre-trip inspections before each day’s driving and prepare written post-trip reports noting any defects in critical systems like brakes, steering, and tires.

When we find that a trucking company deferred brake maintenance to save money, or that a driver skipped their pre-trip inspection on a frigid Mahnomen County morning, these violations become the foundation of your negligence claim.

Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents in Mahnomen County

While every crash is unique, certain accident types predominate in rural Minnesota due to our geography, weather, and road design. Understanding how these accidents happen—and which federal regulations they violate—helps us build stronger cases for our clients.

Jackknife Accidents

A jackknife occurs when the trailer and cab skid at opposite angles, folding like a pocket knife across the roadway. These are especially dangerous on Minnesota’s rural highways where there are few barriers preventing the swinging trailer from striking oncoming traffic or pushing passenger vehicles into the ditch.

Common causes in Mahnomen County:

• Sudden braking on black ice or compacted snow
• Empty or lightly loaded trailers (more prone to swing)
• Improper brake adjustment causing uneven braking between cab and trailer
• Driver overcorrection on curves

Regulatory violations: 49 CFR § 393.48 (brake system malfunction), § 392.6 (speeding for conditions), § 392.11 (following too closely, preventing adequate stopping distance).

Rollover Accidents

Rural Minnesota’s two-lane highways, with their soft shoulders and drainage ditches, create perfect conditions for rollovers when trucks take curves too fast or encounter shifting cargo. A fully loaded grain truck tipping onto its side can crush any vehicle in the adjacent lane.

Common causes:

• Speeding on curves (especially on MN-200 east of Mahnomen)
• Top-heavy loads (agricultural equipment, stacked pallets)
• Liquid “slosh” from tanker trucks changing the center of gravity
• Driver fatigue causing delayed reaction to road conditions

Regulatory violations: 49 CFR § 393.100-136 (cargo securement), § 392.6 (excessive speed), § 392.3 (operating while fatigued).

Underride Collisions

Among the deadliest accidents, underrides occur when a passenger vehicle collides with the rear or side of a trailer and slides underneath. The top of the passenger compartment is often sheared off. Rear underride guards are required on trailers manufactured after January 26, 1998 (49 CFR § 393.86), but these guards often fail in high-speed impacts. Side underride guards are not federally mandated, though advocacy continues.

Common causes:

• Poor visibility (dense fog, blowing snow, or night driving on unlit rural roads)
• Sudden truck stops without adequate warning
• Inadequate rear lighting or reflectors
• Failed underride guards

Injuries: Almost always catastrophic or fatal, including decapitation and severe head trauma.

Rear-End Collisions

An 80,000-pound truck moving at highway speeds needs the length of two football fields to stop. When truckers follow too closely on icy US-2 or are distracted by their phones, they cannot avoid rear-ending slower traffic.

Common causes:

• Distracted driving (cell phones, Qualcomm/MCP devices)
• Fatigue slowing reaction time
• Overloaded trucks requiring longer stopping distances
• Brake failure from poor maintenance

Regulatory violations: § 392.11 (following too closely), § 392.82 (mobile phone use), § 393.48 (brake deficiencies).

Tire Blowout Accidents

Extreme temperature variations in Minnesota—scorching pavement in summer, bitter cold in winter—stress truck tires. When a steer tire blows at 70 mph, the driver often loses control immediately, causing the truck to veer into oncoming lanes or off the road entirely.

Common causes:

• Underinflation causing heat buildup
• Overloading exceeding tire capacity
• Aging tires not replaced per maintenance schedules
• Striking road debris (common on rural highways after winter freeze-thaw cycles)

FMCSA requirement: Minimum tread depth of 4/32″ on steer tires (§ 393.75).

Cargo Spill/Shifting Accidents

Mahnomen County’s economy relies on agriculture and manufacturing, meaning our roads see heavy loads of grain, equipment, and raw materials. When loaders fail to secure cargo properly, or when drivers fail to re-inspect tiedowns during their route, cargo can shift unexpectedly or fall onto the roadway.

Regulatory violations: 49 CFR § 393.100-136 (cargo securement rules).

Blind Spot (“No-Zone”) Accidents

Large trucks have massive blind spots on all four sides—20 feet in front, 30 feet behind, and significant areas on both sides (especially the right side). When truckers change lanes on MN-59 without properly checking mirrors, they can sideswipe passenger vehicles or force them off the road.

Regulatory violation: § 393.80 requires mirrors providing clear view on both sides. Failure to properly adjust or use mirrors constitutes negligence.

Every Party Who Can Be Held Liable

One of the biggest mistakes injury victims make is assuming they can only sue the truck driver. In commercial trucking cases, multiple parties may share liability—and each represents a potential source of additional insurance coverage.

1. The Truck Driver
Direct negligence: speeding, distraction, fatigue, impairment, failure to inspect.

2. The Motor Carrier/Trucking Company
Often the most important defendant. Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, employers are liable for their employees’ negligent acts. Plus, direct negligence theories apply:

• Negligent Hiring: Failing to check driving records or hiring drivers with CDL suspensions
• Negligent Training: Inadequate instruction on winter driving, cargo securement, or HOS compliance
• Negligent Supervision: Ignoring driver log violations or failing to monitor ELD data
• Negligent Maintenance: Deferring brake repairs or tire replacements to cut costs

3. The Cargo Owner/Shipper
May have required unsafe loading practices or pressured the driver to exceed hours-of-service limits to meet delivery deadlines.

4. The Loading Company
Third-party warehouses or agricultural facilities that load trailers may be liable for improper weight distribution or inadequate tiedown of cargo.

5. Truck or Parts Manufacturers
Defective brakes, steering systems, or tires can create product liability claims against manufacturers.

6. Maintenance Companies
Third-party mechanics who perform inadequate inspections or repairs may be liable when those failures cause accidents.

7. Freight Brokers
Brokers who arrange shipping but fail to verify carrier safety records (CSA scores) or insurance status may face liability for negligent selection.

8. The Truck Owner
In owner-operator arrangements where the driver owns the tractor but leases to a carrier, the owner may have separate liability for maintenance failures.

9. Government Entities
If dangerous road design (inadequate signage, poor drainage causing ice, or insufficient shoulder width) contributed to the crash, Minnesota counties or the state may share liability. Note: Strict 180-day notice requirements apply to government claims.

The 48-Hour Evidence Protocol: Why Immediate Action Saves Cases

Trucking companies deploy “rapid response teams” to accident scenes sometimes before the ambulance arrives. Their goal? Protect their interests, not yours. Meanwhile, critical evidence can disappear forever if you don’t act quickly.

Electronic Evidence at Risk:

• ECM/Black Box Data: Records speed, braking, and throttle position. Can be overwritten in as little as 30 days.
• ELD Data: Proves hours-of-service violations. May only be retained for 6 months.
• Dashcam Footage: Often auto-deletes within 7-14 days.
• GPS/Telematics: Tracks route history and speeds.
• Cell Phone Records: Shows if the driver was texting or calling at the time of impact.

Physical Evidence:

• The truck itself (may be repaired or sold)
• Failed tire or brake components
• Cargo and securement devices
• Skid marks and debris fields (weather erases these quickly in Minnesota)

Documentary Evidence:

• Driver Qualification Files
• Maintenance and inspection records
• Dispatch logs showing schedule pressure
• Drug and alcohol test results (must be conducted within specific windows)

Our Immediate Response:
When you call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911, we send spoliation letters to the trucking company, their insurer, and all potentially liable parties within 24 hours. These letters put them on legal notice of their duty to preserve evidence. Destroying evidence after receiving our letter can result in court sanctions, adverse inference instructions (the jury is told to assume the destroyed evidence was unfavorable), or even default judgment.

We also deploy accident reconstruction experts to photograph the scene, canvas for surveillance cameras from nearby farms or businesses, and download electronic data before it can be lost.

Time is critical. Don’t wait until you’re out of the hospital. Don’t wait to finish treatment. The preservation of evidence happens now, while you’re still recovering.

Catastrophic Injuries: Understanding the Real Cost

The physics of an 80,000-pound truck striking a 4,000-pound passenger vehicle are devastating. We regularly represent Mahnomen County clients suffering from:

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

From “mild” concussions causing months of headaches and cognitive fog, to severe diffuse axonal injuries requiring lifelong care. TBI cases range from $1.5 million to $9.8 million+ depending on severity, need for future care, and lost earning capacity.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Paraplegia and quadriplegia require wheelchairs, home modifications, and 24/7 attendant care. Lifetime costs can exceed $5 million. These cases demand maximum compensation under Minnesota’s no-cap damages system.

Amputations

Whether traumatic (severed at the scene) or surgical (required due to crush injuries), limb loss means prosthetics ($5,000-$50,000+ each), phantom pain treatment, and career limitations. Settlement ranges: $1.9 million to $8.6 million.

Severe Burns

Fuel fires from ruptured tanks or hazmat exposure can cause third and fourth-degree burns requiring skin grafts, multiple surgeries, and psychological treatment for disfigurement.

Wrongful Death

When a trucking accident takes a loved one, Minnesota law allows recovery for lost income, loss of consortium and parental guidance, mental anguish, and funeral expenses. These cases often range from $1.9 million to $9.5 million+ depending on the decedent’s age and earning capacity.

Insurance Requirements: Why Trucking Cases Are High Value

Federal law mandates that commercial carriers carry far more insurance than regular drivers:

• Non-hazardous freight: $750,000 minimum liability
• Oil/equipment: $1,000,000 minimum
• Hazardous materials: $5,000,000 minimum

Many carriers carry $1-5 million or more in coverage, plus excess/umbrella policies. This means there’s actually money available to pay for catastrophic injuries—unlike typical car accidents where the at-fault driver might only have $30,000 in coverage.

But getting that money requires knowing how to access it. Trucking insurers use sophisticated software (like Colossus) to calculate lowball offers. They employ adjusters trained to get you to admit fault or minimize your injuries. They delay, deny, and defend.

That’s why having Lupe Peña on our team matters. He used to sit on their side of the table. He knows their playbook. And now he uses that knowledge to fight for you.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mahnomen County Trucking Accidents

Q: How long do I have to file a lawsuit after an 18-wheeler accident in Minnesota?
A: Two years from the accident date for injury claims, three years for wrongful death. But waiting is dangerous—evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and the trucking company is building their defense right now. Contact us immediately.

Q: Can I recover damages if I was partially at fault?
A: Yes, as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Minnesota uses modified comparative negligence. If you were 20% at fault, you collect 80% of your damages. But if you’re found 51% at fault, you recover nothing.

Q: What if the truck driver was an independent contractor, not an employee?
A: Even “independent contractors” may be considered employees under federal law if the carrier controls how they work. Additionally, owner-operators carry their own insurance, and the contracting company may be liable for negligent hiring or supervision.

Q: What if the trucking company is from another state?
A: That’s common. We can pursue out-of-state trucking companies in Minnesota federal court or state court. Ralph Manginello’s federal court admission allows us to handle these interstate cases seamlessly.

Q: How much is my case worth?
A: It depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and available insurance. The trucking company likely has between $750,000 and $5 million in coverage. We’ve recovered millions for clients with severe injuries.

Q: Will my case go to trial?
A: Most settle out of court, but we prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know which lawyers are willing to go to the mat—and they pay more to clients represented by trial-ready firms like Attorney911.

Q: Can undocumented immigrants file claims?
A: Yes. Immigration status does not affect your right to recover damages in Minnesota civil court. Your status is generally not discoverable in personal injury litigation.

Q: What if I can’t afford a lawyer?
A: You don’t pay us unless we win. We work on contingency (typically 33.33% pre-trial, 40% if trial is necessary). We advance all costs—including expert witnesses and court filing fees. You never receive a bill from us.

Q: Do you handle cases in rural Minnesota?
A: Absolutely. We represent clients throughout Minnesota, including Mahnomen County, Clearwater County, Becker County, and the White Earth Reservation. We’ll travel to you for meetings, and we handle much of the work remotely when necessary.

Q: Habla español?
A: Sí. Lupe Peña habla español con fluidez. No necesita intérprete. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911 para una consulta gratis en español.

What Our Clients Say

“You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” — Chad Harris

“They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” — Glenda Walker

“One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.” — Donald Wilcox

“I lost everything… 1 year later I have gained so much in return plus a brand new truck.” — Kiimarii Yup

Call Now: Don’t Let the Trucking Company Win

The trucking company that hit you has a team working right now to minimize what they pay you. They have investigators, lawyers, and insurance adjusters. You need someone fighting just as hard for you.

At Attorney911, we’re not a massive mill firm where you’re just a case number. Ralph Manginello personally oversees major trucking cases. With 25+ years of experience, multi-million dollar results, and a former insurance defense attorney on our team, we have the tools to take on the biggest trucking companies—and win.

We serve Mahnomen County and all of rural Minnesota. We’ve handled cases on MN-200, MN-59, and throughout the Lakes Country. We understand the unique challenges of winter trucking accidents, agricultural freight crashes, and the rural medical transport issues that complicate these cases.

The clock is already ticking. Black box data can be gone in 30 days. Witnesses forget details. Evidence washes away with the Minnesota snow.

Call Attorney911 now at 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911) for a free consultation. We’ll explain your rights under Minnesota law, analyze the federal regulations the trucking company may have violated, and tell you honestly whether you have a case.

No fee unless we win. Zero upfront costs. Hablamos español.

Don’t let them push you around. Fight back with Attorney911.

Ralph Manginello and the team at Attorney911 are ready to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve after a devastating 18-wheeler accident in Mahnomen County. Your recovery starts with one call: 1-888-ATTY-911.