Attorney Fred Pritzker is an avid cyclist and former racer. When weather permits, he commutes to work on his bicycle. “I have experienced first hand that vehicles on the road do not look for bicyclists. The result is horrific accidents like a recent one where a tractor-trailer turned into a bicyclist at an intersection, instantly killing the young man who had been commuting to work,” states Fred. “I passionately represent victims of bicycle accidents and their families because I know the person injured could be me and the family grieving the loss of a loved one could be my own family.”
Minnesota Bicycle Accident Causes
Our experience has been that most bicycle accidents involving a car or semi truck are caused by one of the following:
- Failure to yield the right-of-way to cyclists (illegal turning)
- Drivers negligently hitting a bicyclist when backing out of a driveway
- A motorist opening a car door on a passing cyclist
- A driver failing to stop at a stop sign or stoplight
- A drunk driver (driving under the influence-DUI)
- Inattentive driving
Bicycle Accident Injuries
When a bicyclist is injured in a car or truck accident, he or she may have claims against the driver, owner of the vehicle and others for compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering (physical pain, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, loss of quality of life)
The amount of compensation will depend in part on the seriousness of the injuries. To establish this, it is important to see a doctor following a bicycle accident. Because compensation can include amounts for future losses and other damages, we have medical experts for you to visit who will examine you for evidence of injuries that may worsen as time passes or will not fully heal. Head injuries are the most complex. Our lawyers regularly speak at legal seminars about head injuries and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Minnesota Statute of Limitations
Under the Minnesota Statute §541.05, Subd. 1(5), you must file a claim before 6 years have passed. If the bicycle operator is a minor, they may have until their 19th birthday, which may exceed six years.
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Pritzker Olsen attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding a Minnesota bicycle accident. To contact Attorney Fred Pritzker or another experienced Minnesota bicycle accident lawyer, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
Minnesota “Super Lawyer” named by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine and avid cyclist Fred Pritzker has over 30 years of personal injury experience represents victims of bicycling accidents throughout Minnesota including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Moorhead, Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Duluth, Rochester, Worthington, Mankato, St. Cloud, Thief River Falls, Bloomington, Edina, Roseville, Eagan, Apple Valey, and all cities in Minnesota. We also represent bicycle accident victims nationwide.
