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.
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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 >>>
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Six Killed in New Ulm, MN Fire
Six are dead, including a mother and her two daughers, after a house fire in New Ulm, MN, the morning of Saturday, July 3. Four others escaped from the blaze, which engulfed the Victorian mansion that was operating as the Bohemian Bed and Breakfast. The mother of the two daughters who was killed, was also the owner of the bed and breakfast, and was well-known in the community. Firefighters were able to control the flames after about five hours, but the cause remains unknown.
Minnesota Fire Lawsuit and Wrongful Death Information
The fire and burn lawyers at Pritzker Olsen represent victims who have been injured in house fires and the families of those who have died in house fires. Attorney David Szerlag is a former firefighter, and has years of experience investigating fires.
The goal of the house fire investigation is to find the cause and origin of the fire. The first thing we do is examine the fire scene with the experts that we hire:
- Where is the area of the most severe fire damage?
- Where is the lowest level of fire damage?
- How did the fire ventilate?
- What materials burned and what was the pattern of damage?
- What was the arc damage?
We also interview eyewitnesses to find out where they first saw the fire, analyze the accelerants in the fire debris, look at all appliances to determine if one of them could have been the cause and analyze the pattern of fire damage. Each fire is unique and should be treated as such.
Fire Lawsuit Victim Compensation
Vicims injured in house fires may be entitled to money that will cover their medical costs, and money for pain and suffering. The families of victims killed in fires may also be entitled to compensation for the loss of their loved one.
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.
Minnesota Lawyers Settle Wrongful Death Food Poisoning Case
The food poisoning attorneys at Pritzker Olsen have settled a wrongful death food poisoning case involving a man who died after eating raw oysters.
On vacation in Florida just days before his wedding, the client dined at an oyster bar and contracted Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in the shellfish. The following day he developed common symptoms of food poisoning: nausea, vomitting and fever. Shortly thereafter, he was in the hospital in a medically-induced coma. He eventually had to have his legs amputated due to an infection caused by the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. That was during the summer of 2009.
In December, the client died. Throughout his illness, he had remained optimistic and worked to have raw oyster sales banned or more tightly regulated to prevent others from suffering the same fate. He is survived by his wife, son, stepson and two daughters, who set up a fund after his death to help other families struggling with a tragic health problem.
Food Poisoning Wrongful Death Lawsuit Information
The food poisoning attorneys at Pritzker Olsen are experienced in handling foodborne illness cases. They have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients who have become ill from pathogens such as:
Although this case involves raw oysters, food poisoning can come from many foods, such as beef, deli meat, dairy products, vegetables and even water. It takes an attorney with experience to research food poisoning cases, and the lawyers at Pritzker Olsen have established relationships with epidemiologists, microbiologists, and doctors whose expertise is essentially in winning a foodborne illness case.
