Lily Graves suffers life-threatening injuries in Pennington County head-on accident

CRASH INVESTIGATION

Tractor-trailer accidents in Minnesota represent a real safety concern despite being a relatively small percentage of total crashes. In 2024, Minnesota recorded 3,864 crashes involving medium and heavy trucks over 10,000 pounds, resulting in 1,070 injuries and 64 fatalities. These truck crashes occurred within the context of 63,664 total motor vehicle accidents accross the state.

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 will 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

Lily Graves 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 that 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.