Minneapolis House Explosion Puts Two in Hospital
A gas explosion has resulted in a house fire and two hospitalizations in Minneapolis, MN. On Saturday, July 31, a home on the 4300 block of Morgan Avenue in North Minneapolis exploded while the homeowner and her daughter were inside. Both are in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center, being treated for severe burns.
“Gas explosions are tragic accidents,” said personal injuryattorney Fred Pritzker. “Our experience is that they are almost always preventable.”
Neighbors told news sources that the homeowner and her daughter climbed out of a window that had blown out in order to escape the fire. The cause of the explosion remains undetermined but authorities are continuing to investigate. The woman had only moved into the neighborhood 5 months prior to the incident and may have had a new gas stove that could have been improperly installed, according to news reports. The Minneapolis Fire Department has not confirmed that information.
Gas lines in the rest of the neighborhood were inspected following the explosion, and everything was found to be in working order.
House Explosion Lawyers
Attorney David Szerlag is a former firefighter. He has decades of experience investigating fires and their causes, as well as settling cases for explosion and fire victims. “David approaches an explosion case with unique experience and skills,” said Pritzker. “He understands explosions and fires as an attorney and a former fire fighter. He was also trained by the National Propane Gas Association on explosion emergency response.”
David is lead attorney for our fire and explosion cases. To contact him, Fred Pritzker or another attorney at our law firm, call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
MN Boating Accident Second Body Found
A boating accident on Northern Minnesota’s Cass Lake occurred on Monday, July 25. The body of a 70-year-old Denmark, MN man was found the same day, and the several-day search for the second body concluded Thursday, July 28 when officials found the body of a 52-year-old Sheboygan, Wisconsin man, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department.
The second body was recovered near Star Island at around 11 a.m. Thursday. Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Erick Hoglund told local news outlets that the victims were found in about 40 feet of water. There are no witnesses that authorities are aware of, but it is believed that only one boat is involved in the accident. Leech Lake Tribal Police, Pike Bay Police Department, Beltrami County Sheriff’s Department, Leech Lake Tribal Conservation Officers, DNR Conservation Officers, Border Patrol and the Lakes Area Dive Team all assisted in the search and rescue efforts.
MN Boating Accident Lawyer and Legal Information
If someone is killed in a boating accident, the family of the deceased may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit if it is found that someone is at fault for the accident that caused the death. According to the boat accident lawyers at Pritzker Olsen:
“Recreational boat crashes are governed by a number of city, county and/or state laws. Most boat operators have a legal obligation to operate their watercraft in a safe manner. If they don’t, there may be criminal charges, and the people who were injured may be entitled to sue for damages. Boat owners also need to be careful about allowing other people to drive their boat. No matter who is driving, if the boat is in an accident, the boat owner may be liable for the damages.”
The boat accident lawyers at Pritzker Olsen have recovered millions of dollars for people injured in accidents, and for the families of people killed in accidents. People injured in an accident may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, and other damages. The families of people killed in an accident may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, loss of income, loss of comfort and companionship, and other damages.
Contact a Pritzker Olsen boat accident lawyer for a free consultation. Our attorneys represent families in wrongful death lawsuits throughout Minnesota, including Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Bloomington, Eagan, Stillwater, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Woodbury, Washington County.
News Source: http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2011-07-28/second-drowning-victim-recovered-cass-lake
Papaya Salmonella Outbreak Update, 3 Minnesota Cases
Papaya salmonella outbreak map
Our attorneys have won millions for Salmonella victims in Minnesota and throughout the United States. Contact us about a Salmonella Agona lawsuit.
Although there are still three Salmonella Agona illnesses in Minnesota related to the nationwide papaya Salmonella outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new numbers for the outbreak as a whole. Now, according to the CDC, 99 illnesses are part of the outbreak in 23 states and 10 have been hospitalized.The illnesses reported as part of the outbreak occurred between Jan. 1 and July 22, 2011. People sick in this outbreak range from less than 1 year old to 91 years old. Median age is 19. 41 percent of those ill are children younger than 5 and 60 percent are women.
According to the CDC, the distribution of people ill across the 23 states invovled in the outbreak is as follows:
Arkansas (1), Arizona (3), California (7), Colorado (1), Georgia (8), Illinois (17), Louisiana (2), Massachusetts (1), Minnesota (3), Missouri (3), Nebraska (2), Nevada (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (3), New York (7), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (2), Tennessee (1), Texas (25), Virginia (2), Washington (5), and Wisconsin (2).
Salmonella Papaya Lawsuit Information
An epi curve is used to track cases in the Papaya Salmonella outbreak
The Salmonella lawyers at Pritzker Olsen have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of those sickened or killed in Salmonella outbreaks in the past. To obtain a good Salmonella settlement, it takes a lawyer with epidemiological and microbiological knowledge of how outbreaks and pathogens are investigated. Not just any personal injury lawyer can successfully handle a Salmonella or other food poisoning case.
People sickened in a Salmonella outbreak may be able to receive money for the following damages:
- medical bills
- wage loss
- loss of future earning capacity
- pain and suffering
- other damages
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MN Rollover Accident on I-90 Causes Injury
A rollover accident occurred on Interstate 90 in Winona County, Minnesota early in the morning on Wednesday, July 27, local news sources report. Part of I-90 was closed following the accident, which occurred at 7:30 a.m., but the interstate was reopened about 3 hours later. The river of the rolled vehicle was a 52-year-old Houston, MN woman. She was retrieved from her 2000 Chevrolet Venture and taken to a hospital in LaCrosse, WI to be treated for her injuries. No alcohol use was detected and the woman was wearing her seatbelt.
Rollover Accident Information From MN Rollover Accident Attorney
According to a 2011 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
“Rollover crashes still comprise a disproportionately large number of highway fatalities. Although they account for only three percent of vehicles in crashes, they lead to approximately one-third of all occupant deaths. Some vehicle safety features recently introduced in the motor vehicle fleet may be contributing to a reduction in rollover crashes and the harm they cause. These features include rollover sensors to trigger inflatable SCABs (aka rollover protection) to mitigate occupant injury, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to reduce loss of yaw control, and Roll Stability Control (RSC) to minimize the number of rollover crashes that occur. These safety features are typically installed in Light Trucks and Vans (LTVs).”
The accident injury lawyers at Pritzker Olsen have recovered millions of dollars for victims injured in van rollover accidents and SUV rollover accidents. People injured in a rollover accident may be able to file a lawsuit if it is found that another driver is at fault, or they may be able to file a lawsuit against a manufacturer if it is found that a vehicle defect contributed to the accident. An injured person may receive damages (money) for:
- Medical bills
- Wage loss
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
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News Source:
http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S2216444.shtml?cat=10219
Fatal New Ulm, MN Fire Caused By Candles, Authorities Say
A New Ulm, Minnesota fire that claimed six lives was caused by candles left burning unattended, according to the Minnesota State Fire Marshall. The fire consumed the Bohemian Bed & Breakfast and killed six people inside, including the owner. Four others who had been staying at the bed & breakfast were able to escape.
It was discovered after the fire that the bed & breakfast had not been inspected in a year, and that management told authorities that the house would not be used to rent out as lodging for visitors.
Authorities say unattended candles are a common and preventable cause of house fires and that candle fires peak around the holiday season. “About 10 percent of times we see a structure fire candles or open flames are a common cause of that fire,” Deputy Chief Vance Swisher, of the Rochester Fire Department told local news sources. Candles being left burning too close to draperies, or candles being knocked over by pets are two scenarios he cited.
The leading cause of structure fires in 2010 was cooking fires, but open flame or candle fires came in second, causing 10 percent of structure fires that year. Authorities advise people not to leave candles burning unattended and to never place a candle near any combustible material, or in a location where a pet could knock it over.
House Fire Wrongful Death Lawsuit Information
If a fire investigation reveals that someone can be held legally responsible for a house fire, then the family of a person killed in that house fire may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages (money) for things like, funeral expenses, loss of comfort and companionship, and loss of income that the decedent would have provided.
The fire attorneys at Pritzker Olsen have recovered millions on behalf of people killed or injured in fires and explosions. Attorney David Szerlag is a former firefighter with years of experience investigating fires and litigating fire injury and death lawsuits.
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News Source: http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S2213813.shtml?cat=10217
Pritzker Olsen Attorneys Named Minnesota Super Lawyers
Pritzker Olsen is proud to announce the accolades that three of our attorneys have recently received. Firm founder and president Fred Pritzker made the Top 100 Minnesota Lawyers list in addition to being named a Super Lawyer. Attorneys Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman also made the Super Lawyers list. Attorney Brendan Flaherty made the Rising Star list.
The Super Lawyers selection process involves a rigorous evaluation of a lawyer’s skill and experience. Super Lawyers combines peer nominations and evaluations with third-party research. There are 12 indicators on which each candidate is evaluated and selections are made annually. According to Super Lawyers:
“The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Since Super Lawyers is intended to be used as an aid in selecting a lawyer, we limit the lawyer ratings to those who can be hired and retained by the public, i.e., lawyers in private practice and Legal Aid attorneys.”
Super Lawyers Selection Steps
- Candidate pool creation
- Candidate research and evaluation
- Peer evaluation within practice areas
These same basic steps apply to the Rising Stars selection process as well. However, these awards are limited to attorneys under the age of 40, or who have been in practice 10 years or fewer. They also do not go through the peer evaluation by practice area. According to Super Lawyers, “While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.”
Pritzker Olsen attorneys have been named Super Lawyers for several years in a row. Our mission is to help injured people get on with the rest of their lives by obtaining justice, fair compensation, and holding accountable those who caused them harm. We are a national law firm and represent people all over the country in the following personal injury practice areas: foodborne illness, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, transportation negligence and fires and explosions.
Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Papaya Recall, 3 Minnesota Illnesses
An outbreak of Salmonella Agona has been linked by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico. A papaya recall has been issued by Agromod Produce, Inc., in McAllen, Texas. During an inspection, the FDA took samples of papaya from the Agromod facilities and from papayas being shipped to those facilities from the U.S. and Mexico border, and samples tested positive for the same strain–Salmonella Agona–that has been implicated in a multi-state outbreak.
Our law firm is the only one in Minnesota that handles Salmonella cases nationwide. About half of our practice is food poisoning cases. “It’s important for Salmonella victims to get the compensation they deserve,” said Fred Pritzker, one of the lead attorneys for our Salmonella cases. “By doing a good job for our clients, we let companies know they can’t get away with selling contaminated products.”
According to the FDA, 97 illnesses have been reported so far as part of this Salmonella Agona outbreak between January 1 and July 18, 2011. Ten of those illnesses have resulted in hospitalization. According to the FDA:
The number of ill persons identified in each state with the outbreak strain is as follows: Arkansas (1), Arizona (3), California (7), Colorado (1), Georgia (8), Illinois (17), Louisiana (2), Massachusetts (1), Minnesota (3), Missouri (3), Nebraska (2), Nevada (1), New Jersey (1), New Mexico (3), New York (6), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (25), Virginia (2), Washington (5), and Wisconsin (2).
The recalled papayas include Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious Brand papayas and only include those sold before July 23, 2011. Each brand has a distinct label, all of which are pictured to the right.
Consumers who have purchased papayas should check to see if they bear one of these Agromod brand stickers. Consumers who are unsure whether their papayas are included in this recall may contact the retailer where they purchased the fruit to see if it was distributed by Agromod. The FDA has advised retailers to discard any recalled papayas they may still have in stock, and has warned consumers that they should throw away and be sure not to consume any recalled papayas.
Salmonella Food Poisoning From Papayas: Information from Salmonella Lawyer
Consumers who think they may be sick with Salmonella poisoning should contact a health care provider, and also alert their local health department. Salmonella poisoning, or Salmonellosis, may at first cause flu-like symptoms such as nausea, severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. In severe cases, Salmonella can develop into a serious condition known as Reiter’s Syndrome.
For Salmonella food poisoning lawsuit information, contact the Salmonella lawyers at Pritzker Olsen. Set up a free consultation today.
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