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/
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer for Broken Hip Injury
Some medical conditions can weaken the bone and make the hip more susceptible to breaking. But, traumatic hip fractures occur in high impact car accidents (frequently drunk driver accidents), truck accidents or slip and fall accidents. A broken hip is a complex injury and needs to be treated by an experienced acetabular orthopedic surgeon to ensure good fracture alignment with the fewest complications.
There are three basic types of hip fractures:
- Intracapsular Fracture
- Intertrochanteric Fracture
- Subtrochanteric Fracture
Although broken hips are common, they are not routine. There are some serious complications with a broken hip, including injury to a nerve, infection, blood clots, bone death and osteoarthritis. Quality of life may be significantly diminished.
Compensation for Broken Hip
If you sustained an injury in an accident that was not your fault, compensation may include payment for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Cost of care and rehabilitation
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- Emotional distress
- Other damages
Statistics reflect that having legal representation for a personal injury claim significantly increases the amount of compensation obtained. Call PritzkerOlsen, P.A. to pursue a broken hip lawsuit at 612-338-0202 or submit our free online consultation form. Our attorneys have decades of experience and are respected nationwide for their litigation skills.
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Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerve cells and axons (projections). It is approximately 18″ long, extending from the brain to the lower back. It is protected by the 33 interconnected vertebrae that comprise the spinal column.
When trauma occurs to the spinal cord, damage may include:
- spinal disc material can be displaced
- ligaments may be torn
- vertebrae may be fractured, which can then bruise, compress, penetrate, or cut the spinal cord
Spinal cord injury can result in changes in mobility and sensations, loss of bladder control and loss of other bodily function. The spectrum of injury runs from complete recovery to total paralysis.
Immediately following a traumatic spinal cord injury, a phenomenon know as “spinal shock” may occur. The spinal cord has literally been traumatized. During this stage the spinal cord shuts down and little function can be detected. As the spinal cord comes out of shock, the extremities may start to jerk and move. The extent of the spinal cord injury can not be accurately assessed until after the initial “shock” stage.
Recovery from traumatic spinal cord injury can occur. The neurons in the spinal cord do have limited ability to be repaired. Under the right conditions, the axons (projections) can actually repair and reconnect themselves following injury. If the nerve cells and their axons do effectively repair, recovery can range from partial to total recovery of function.
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Compensation
A spinal cord injury is classified as either complete or incomplete. Whether the spinal cord injury occured in a car, motorcycle or semi accident, compensation for these spinal injuries should include amounts for:
- medical expenses
- cost of care
- lost income
- pain and suffering
- emotional distress
- disability
- loss of quality of life
- other damages
If you would like a free consultation with one of our experienced Minnesota personal attorneys, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online consultation form.
Resources:
http://www.spinalcord.org/
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sci/sci.htm
Killed in Drunk Driver Rollover Accident
Approximately half of all fatal rollover accidents involve alcohol. A degree of impairment can result from any blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above .00. Even a small amount of alcohol can negatively affect judgment, muscular coordination and vision. This can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When passengers of a rollover accident involving an alcohol-impaired driver are injured or killed, the passengers (including the driver’s spouse and children) or next of kin can sue the driver for compensation for injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one. In addition, punitive damages may be recovered in cases where the alcohol-impaired driver showed deliberate disregard for the rights or safety of others.
When someone dies in a drunk driver rollover accident in Minnesota, the spouse and next of kin may have a claim for the following under the Minnesota wrongful death statute, section 573:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses
- Loss of potential earnings
- Loss of advice, comfort, assistance, protection, counsel and society
Other avenues of compensation may be through a social host or dram shop liability claim.
Drunk Driver Negligence
It is a violation of Minnesota law to drive with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more, according to Minnesota Statute, Section 169A. If a driver violates this law, it is prima facie evidence of negligence in a civil case (Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.96 (2006)). This is not a guarantee that someone who is injured by a drunk driver will automatically win a lawsuit against the drunk driver, but it is the basis for a good case.
A person injured by a drunk driver can bring a civil lawsuit against the driver whether the drunk driver has been charged or convicted of drunk driving. An experienced Minnesota car accident lawyer will be able to present a case successfully whether there is a criminal conviction or not.
To contact a Minnesota car accident lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. for a free consultation, please call 612-338-0202 or submit the firm’s online consultation form. The consultation is free and the help can be invaluable.
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Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer for Auto Injury
The Pritzker Olsen firm and Super Lawyers Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman practice exclusively in the area of personal injury law and have extensive Minnesota auto accident litigation experience. We represent people who have sustained auto injuries, including the following:
- Amputation
- Broken Bones
- — calcaneus fracture
- — femur fracture
- — tibia fracture
- — tibial plateau fracture
- Collapsed Lung Injury
- Kidney Damage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- Whiplash
Auto Injury Settlement Lawyer
If you have sustained an auto injury, you may be wondering what type of claim may be filed to obtain compensation. There are two kinds of auto accident claim settlements. The first type of settlement is a property settlement for the damages to your car. In Minnesota, this is filed against your no-fault insurance. The second type of settlement is a personal injury claim for your auto injuries. An auto injury settlement can involve multiple insurance companies, a dram shop, trucking companies and others.
To reach a lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. for a free consultation about a Minnesota auto injury accident, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.
