Drunk Driver Suspected in Maple Grove, MN Car Accident Deaths
Two people are dead after a Maple Grove, MN car accident, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Around 1 a.m. Sunday morning, an Albertville, MN man was pulled over because he was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The man fled the officer and sped down County Road 81. At the intersection of County Road 81 and 93rd Avenue N, witnesses say the man sped through a red light and collided with another car. The driver of that car, a 29-year-old Buffalo, MN woman died, as did the suspected drunk driver.
Drunk Driver Wrongful Death Lawsuit Information
Surviving family members of a person killed by a drunk driver may be able to recover the following expenses by filing a drunk driver wrongful death lawsuit:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses
- Loss of potential earnings
- Loss of advice, assistance, protection and counsel
- Loss of comfort and society
- Punitive damages (if proven there was disregard for the safety or rights of others)
A family could bring a lawsuit against the establishment that over-served the drunk driver. This is called a dram shop claim. According to the wrongful death attorneys at Pritzker Olsen law firm:
Under Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.502, it is illegal for bars, restaurants and other places where liquor is sold (dram shops) to give, sell or furnish alcoholic beverages for consumption by an obviously intoxicated person. If a dram shop does that, the dram shop is liable for any resulting injury or death.
Pritzker Olsen MN wrongful death attorneys have experience representing the families of people killed by a drunk driver. Call for a Free Consultation today.
Information from:
stmichael.patch.com/articles/two-dead-following-morning-accident-in-maple-grove
kstp.com/news/stories/S2193399.shtml?cat=1
Victims Identified in MN Head-on Collision Death Accident
An 18-year-old and a 22-year-old who were killed in a Minnesota head-on car accident have been identified. The two were traveling with one other passenger in the westbound lane of Highway 14 near Byron, MN. An eastbound car traveling in the westbound lane struck their vehicle, killing the driver and one passenger. The second passenger and the driver of the wrong-way car were injured. Authorities have not yet determined whether the accident involved alcohol. It occurred around 2 a.m.
MN Head-on Collision: When is a driver at fault?
Under Minnesota law, a driver is presumed at-fault for a head-on collision if the driver did one of the following:
- drove while drunk or under the influence of drugs
- crossed the median
- went the wrong way on a one way street
- went the wrong way on a freeway ramp
- was texting or talking on a cell phone–under certain circumstances.
If alcohol is involved, an experienced MN car accident lawyer will investigate whether the driver was over-served at a bar–this is known as a dram shop claim.
information from:
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/192d5c3e3d354d27b75ed23177a34b19/MN–Wrong-Way-Crash/
Auto Hit by a Semi Truck: MN Lawyer Explains How He Proved Fault
In the video below, MN lawyer Eric Hageman explains how he proved fault in a case where an auto was hit by a semi truck on a Minnesota freeway. To contact a Minnesota personal injury lawyer at Pritzker Olsen law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online form for a free consultation.
Our law firm, located in Minneapolis, MN, recently resolved a truck case in which we represented a husband and wife whose auto was hit by a semi truck on a Minnesota highway. When we initially got the case, we were not sure who was at fault, so we began an investigation. We hired an accident reconstruction expert to piece together the forensic evidence at the scene:
- Skid marks
- Tire treads
- Damage on vehicles
Our expert was able to determine that the truck that had sideswiped our clients’ auto, causing it to spin out of control, go through the median and hit another vehicle head on. We then hired an animationist to do an animation of the accident. With this evidence, we were able to demonstrate how the accident occurred, and we won over $2,000,000 for our clients.
Rear Ended by a Semitrailer: Lawyer Minnesota MN
In the following video, Minnesota Truck Accident Lawyer Eric Hageman discusses why you need an experienced semitrailer accident lawyer to represent you against the big trucking companies and insurance companies.
Semi Truck Collision Attorney
Some of our accident settlements and verdicts:
Motorcycle Accident – $6,000,000 on behalf of a passenger whose right leg was amputated when the motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver. In addition to a personal injury claim or wrongful death claim, victims of DUI and DWI accidents can sometimes obtain money from a bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver alcohol.
Product Liability – $3,750,000 on behalf of our 39 year-old client whose leg was amputated below the knee following injuries sustained in a crash caused by a defective control mechanism. PritzkerOlsen, P.A. is recognized as a leader in the area of product liability and recall lawsuits. Attorney Eric Hageman has a leadership position in multi-district litigation, which includes class action lawsuits.
Multi-Vehicle Accident with TBI – $3,500,000 on behalf of a child who suffered permanent brain damage in a multi-vehicle crash. Our lawyers frequently speak at legal seminars about traumatic brain injuries and other topics.
Car Hit by Truck Debris – $2,850,000 on behalf of the family of a man who was killed when debris from a truck hit his vehicle. These cases can involve tires (wheels) coming off or loads lost due to being improperly secured. In some cases, a company involved in the maintenance of the truck or a company that loaded the freight can be pursued for money damages.
Truck Accident Wrongful Death – $2,000,000 on behalf of the heirs of a young man who was killed when his delivery truck was rear ended by a semi truck. Our experience is that semi rear end collisions are the most common type of tractor-trailer accident leading to serious injury and death.
Pedestrian Hit by a Semi Truck while Assisting with an Accident – $1,700,000 on behalf of a man who was run over by a semi truck as he stood beside the road assisting another motorist who crashed in an earlier accident. The victim sustained many fractures and internal injuries from which he never fully recovered.
Man in Wheel Chair Injured when Hit by a Truck – $1,536,921 for our client whose wheel chair was struck by a truck as he tried to cross a busy road. He used a motorized chair due to pre-existing rheumatoid arthritis. Our client sustained a hip fracture that required surgery and caused him to lose additional function.
Contact an experienced semi truck accident lawyer at our law firm if you have been in a commercial truck or semi truck collision. We will sort out the liability issues and work to obtain just and deserved compensation for your injuries. Please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the free case consultation form.
T-Boned by Semi: Truck Accident Attorney
When a vehicle is t-boned by a semi, it usually involves negligence due to failure to yield the right-of-way. This can happen at an intersection controlled by a signal light or stop sign or an uncontrolled intersection. The Minnesota State Statute pertaining to yielding right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection and for left turns reads as follows:
169.20 RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Subdivision 1.Approaching intersection.(a) When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
(b) When two vehicles enter an intersection controlled by stop signs or by blinking red traffic signals requiring drivers or vehicles from any direction to stop before proceeding, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
(c) At an uncontrolled approach to a T-shaped intersection, the driver required to turn shall yield to the cross traffic.
(d) The driver of any vehicle traveling at an unlawful speed shall forfeit any right-of-way which the driver might otherwise have hereunder.
(e) The foregoing rules are modified as hereinafter stated in this section.
Subd. 2.Left turn.
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
A speeding semi truck driver forfeits right-of-way. For example, if a vehicle runs a stop sign and a semi truck speeds through the intersection and t-bones the vehicle, both drivers are at fault. Any passenger injured in the accident can sue both drivers.
Compensation for T-Boned by a Semi Truck
Compensation for being t-boned by a semi truck may include:
- current medical expenses
- future medical expenses
- lost wages
- physical therapy
- pain and suffering
Pain and suffering is a broad category that includes compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, disability, loss of quality of life and embarrassment.
Contact a Pritzker Olsen attorney today about your injuries from being t-boned by a semi. Call 612-338-0202 for a free consultation.
