Saint Louis Park Man Killed on Motorized Scooter
A Saint Louis Park man was killed Tuesday afternoon when his motorized scooter collided with a semi-trailer truck near the University of Minnesota.
According to the Star Tribune,“The man, age 21, died of multiple blunt-force injuries, the medical examiner said.”
Information about Accidents Involving Trucks
Accidents involving trucks usually result in much more serious injuries than car accidents. Trucking accidents also differ from car accidents in that the rules and regulations that govern trucking are very different from those that govern automobiles and automobile accidents. Trucks are under strict state and federal regulations, forcing them to obey a higher standard of safety.
With trucking accidents, several parties may be liable for a wrongful death:
- Truck drivers themselves are jointly liable with the owner of the truck
- Owner of the truck is jointly liable with the driver of the truck
- Employer of the driver, as employers are liable for accidents caused by employees
- Employer of the owner
- Employer of the employer of the driver
- Dram shop (bar or other drinking establishment), if the driver was drunk
Because many truck drivers are professional drivers, they are expected to keep detailed log books that show the number of hours driven and the breaks taken. These log books must be properly maintained and can provide valuable information for someone injured in a truck accident.
Wrongful Death in Trucking Accidents
In a Minnesota wrongful death case, the spouse and next of kin of the deceased can bring a claim against the parties responsible for the death. Under Minnesota wrongful death law, the family can seek compensation for their losses, including but not limited to the following:
- Loss of advice
- Loss of care
- Loss of comfort
- Loss of companionship
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses
- Lost potential earnings
Punitive damages can be recovered if it is clear that the defendant showed a clear disregard for the safety and rights of the deceased.
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