Drunk Driver is Possible Cause of MN Car Accident Death, Police Say
The investigation of a July 4 MN car accident has revealed new details, police say. The accident, which left one young man dead and two injured, occurred on Hwy 63 several miles south of Zumbro Falls, MN at about 7 p.m. The car, in which the three young men were traveling, left the road and rolled over. Alcohol use was detected by both men who survived the accident, but both say they weren’t driving. Police have yet to determine who the driver was and say they do believe alcohol was a factor in the accident.
Drunk Driver Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Pritzker Olsen law firm has represented the families of people killed in one-car drunk driving accidents. Recently, we filed a lawsuit on behalf of a family of a woman killed in a one-vehicle accident in Brainerd, MN. The accident was caused by her intoxicated husband, and both were killed. Our wrongful death lawyers interviewed witnesses and examined the physical evidence at the scene of the crash in order to effectively argue the case.
The families of those killed by a drunk driver may be able to file a wrongful death drunk driver lawsuit. They can potentially be compensated for things like:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses
- Loss of potential earnings
- Loss of advice, comfort, assistance, protection, counsel and society
- Punitive damages
Another type of drunk driver lawsuit claim is what’s known as a dram shop claim. This is a lawsuit against the establishment (bar, restaurant, etc) that served the drunk driver. Minnesota car accident laws state clearly that it is against the law for establishments that serve alcohol (dram shops) to sell or give alcoholic beverages to an obviously intoxicated person. If the establishment does serve that person, then the establishment can be held liable for injuries or deaths that may arise from that person driving intoxicated on the roads.
The restaurant or bar responsible for over-serving the drunk driver would then have to compensate those injured by the drunk driver or the family members of anyone killed by the drunk driver.
Contact Pritzker Olsen attorneys for a free drunk driver wrongful death lawsuit consultation.
Information from:
http://www.startribune.com/local/125015184.html
Drunk Driver May Be Suspected Cause of MN Car Accident Deaths
A Maple Grove, Minnesota car accident has left two people dead, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The accident occurred around 1 a.m. on County Road 81 in Maple Grove on Sunday morning when a man suspected of driving impaired drove through a red light.
According to the police report, a man from Albertville, Minnesota was stopped by a Hennepin County Sheriff’s Deputy who suspected he was driving impaired. But the driver fled when he was stopped and continued speeding along County Rd 81. Witnesses say the vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of County Road 81 and 93rd Avenue N and hit another car. The driver of that vehicle was a 29-year-old Buffalo, MN woman who then died. The suspected drunk driver died also.
Drunk Driving Wrongful Death Lawsuit Information
The family of someone killed by a drunk driver may be able to file a lawsuit and recover money for the following:
- 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)
One type of claim the family would make would likely be a dram shop claim. This is a lawsuit against the establishment that over-served the drunk driver. According to Pritzker Olsen attorneys:
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. For example, if a drunk driver hits another vehicle and kills the other driver or a passenger, the dram shop is liable and will have to compensate the surviving spouse and next of kin.
Read more about a dram shop wrongful death claim or contact Pritzker Olsen for a free consultation.
Information from:
stmichael.patch.com/articles/two-dead-following-morning-accident-in-maple-grove
kstp.com/news/stories/S2193399.shtml?cat=1
Car-Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead
Around 5 p.m. Thursday evening, police in Sioux Falls, SD responded to a car-motorcycle accident at Minnesota Avenue and 60th St. N. The motorcyclist was riding a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle and collided with a 2003 Saturn. The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital but later died.
Car-Motorcycle Wrongful Death Attorney Information
- Who is at fault? Was the driver of the car or the motorcycle at fault? In some cases the fault is divided between the two parties involved in the accident.
- Was distracted driving a factor? The motorcyclist or the driver may have been distracted–texting, eating, turning radio stations–all these things qualify as distracted driving and the distracted driver can be held responsible for injury or death they may have caused.
- Is this a wrongful death case? In an accident in which someone has died, the family of the deceased may have a wrongful death claim against another party.
Motorcycle Injury or Death Settlement
- Funeral or medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
MN Head-On Collision Death Victims Identified
More information is now available in a Minnesota car accident death case. Two victims killed in a head-on accident in Minnesota have been identified several days after the accident, which happened in late June 2011. The accident occurred on Highway 14 just east of Byron, Minnesota. The two killed in the accident were 18 and 20 years old, and were traveling westbound on Highway 14 when another car struck them head-on. That vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lane. The driver of that car, and a third person in the other car were critically injured. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m., but it’s not yet clear whether alcohol was a factor.
Wrong Way Driver Lawsuit Information
This image is a representation of a car accident.
An accident involving a wrong-way driver can also involve a head-on collision. These accidents can be particularly deadly and the wrong-way driver can be held accountable. Victims who are injured in wrong-way driver accidents, or the family of someone killed in such an accident, may be able to recover compensation from that driver with the help of an experienced lawyer.
A car accident attorney will investigate the facts of the case thoroughly to see if driver negligence or drunk driving were factors in the case. Victims injured in these accidents or the families of those killed in these accidents may be able to recover money for the following:
- Lost earnings
- Impaired potential earning
- Cost of care
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
Contact Pritzker Olsen MN car accident attorneys for a free consultation >>>
information from:
www.therepublic.com/view/story/192d5c3e3d354d27b75ed23177a34b19/MN–Wrong-Way-Crash/
Bus Accident Lawsuit Settled in Minnesota
Driver fatigue can contribute to bus accidents
The bus accident attorneys at Pritzker Olsen are representing several families of high school students involved in a motor coach accident, and recently settled one of the clients’ cases for an undisclosed amount.
In spring 2008, a group of 43 high school students was returning from a band trip in Chicago back to their home in Minnesota. The bus crashed on Interstate 94 just south of Albertville, Minnesota after the bus driver fell asleep around 6 a.m. One student died and several others were seriously injured.
“Unfortunately, driver fatigue can be a common issue in bus accident cases like this,” said attorney Elliot Olsen, who is representing victims and their families. “Drivers can also become distracted by things like texting, multitasking, or they may become distracted by passengers on the bus.”
Bus Accident Lawsuit: Why you need an experienced attorney
“An experienced bus accident attorney will know exactly what needs to be done to gather as much evidence as possible,” Olsen said. One of the first steps is to locate the bus’s electronic control module, or “black box.” This provides valuable information about how the accident may have occurred. Another key piece is the driver’s log book, which can indicate whether the driver was fatigued and may have been breaking the hours of service rules, which dictate how long a driver can safely operate the vehicle.
Multimillion Dollar Verdict in Wrongful Death of Bicyclist Run over by a Semi Trailer in Minneapolis
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman won a $2,469,339 verdict in a MN wrongful death case for the family of a bicyclist who died when she was run over by the rear wheels of the trailer of a right-turning semi truck at a busy intersection in Minneapolis. The family is pleased that someone has been held accountable for her death. Immediately after the accident, it didn’t look like anyone would be.
The police officers who investigated the accident determined that the bicyclist should have seen the truck and that the accident occurred because she was unable to remove her feet from her new clipless bicycle pedals. Attorneys Pritzker and Hageman proved otherwise.
After obtaining the truck driver’s logbooks, they were able to determine that there were numerous falsifications, which should have caused the driver to be out of service at the time of the accident. Moreover, the deposition revealed that the truck driver had failed to monitor his right outside mirrors during his turn. This failure was compounded by the truck driver’s admission that he believed he was pulling a 48-foot trailer, as opposed to a 53-foot trailer.
After an eight-day trial where Pritzker and Hageman presented their evidence, the jury found 70% fault on the truck driver and 30% fault on the bicyclist and awarded her heirs and next of kin $2,469,339 in damages.
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman have the experience and resources to win tough cases. They do their own investigation of every accident, using accident reconstruction specialists and other experts to prove semi truck driver negligence. Contact Minnesota lawyers Fred and Eric for a free consultation. Our law firm is not paid unless you win.
