Fatal Accident in Construction Zone on 35W
A tragic accident on 35W in Burnsville is a reminder that drivers need to use extra caution in construction zones.
Today, two Egan Co. employees were hit while working in a construction zone. One died at the scene and the other at the hospital. The names have been released by the Minnesota State Patrol, but out of respect for the families, we are not reporting them here. Our thoughts are with the families.
According to information just released from the Minnesota State Patrol, a Mitsubishi 3000GT driven by Kirk Deamos, 21, of Raymore, Missouri, was traveling northbound on 35W in the left lane when the driver lost control and struck the two construction workers. The updated State Patrol report states:
VEH 1 [the Mitsubishi driven by Deamos] NB 35W IN LEFT LANE, SLOWING FOR UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION. DRIVER FELT HE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE CONSTRUCTION WALL, BRAKED AND STEERED RT. VEH TURNED RT HARDER THAN DRIVER THOUGHT IT WOULD. HE THEN TURNED LEFT TO COMPENSATE, THEN RT AGAIN. VEH THEN SPUN OUT IN THE RIGHT DITCH, STRIKING 2 CONTRACTED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS.
This is preliminary information. Some of the questions that need to be answered include the following:
- Did a defective car part contribute to the accident?
- Was alcohol a factor?
- Was there a problem with safety measures taken at the construction area?
Contact our attorneys for information regarding accident investigations and finding all liable parties.
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
Contact the rollover accident injury attorneys at Pritzker Olsen for a free consultation >>>
News Source:
http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S2216444.shtml?cat=10219
Minnesota Rollover Car Accident in Duluth Under Investigation
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A Duluth, MN rollover car accident was reported around 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the intersection of Lake Ave and 2nd St. Three different drivers in three different cars were involved. One of the cars rolled over. An ambulance arrived on the scene to treat injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
People injured in rollover car accidents may have a legal claim against another driver who may have caused the accident. If it is found that the at-fault driver was intoxicated, persons injured may also have a dram shop claim against a bar or restaurant that over-served the drunk driver. Additionally, if it is found that the car accident can be attributed to a faulty or defective car part, the manufacturer of that car part may also be held liable in a car accident lawsuit.
Someone injured in a rollover car accident may be able to receive compensation for the following:
- medical bills
- wage loss
- loss of future earning capacity
- pain and suffering
The surviving family members of someone killed in a rollover car accident may be able receive compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit for the items above, as well as:
- funeral expenses
- loss of comfort, advice, comfort and companionship
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News source:
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Car-Rolls-Over-On-Lake-Avenue-In-Duluth-125892783.html
January Traffic Deaths Include 6 Not Wearing Belts
Of the seven people killed in Minnesota traffic accidents in January, six were not wearing seat belts.
The statistics were released by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety with a reminder to motorists to buckle up. In addition, the Department of Public Safety is teaming up with the American Automobile Association in offering Minnesota teens the chance to win $2,000 in prize money in a contest to see who can make the best TV spot urging young people to wear their seat belts.
According to the traffic statistics from January, four of those killed in accidents during the month were ejected from their vehicle. Three of the seven who died were 19 years old.
Each year in Minnesota, unbelted motorists account for around 200 traffic deaths, representing 55 percent of all motorist deaths. During 2005-2007, there were 614 unbelted vehicle occupant deaths and 1,298 serious injuries.
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers and seat belt non-use is a major factor cited in teen traffic deaths, according to Public Safety records.
To contact a Minnesota car accident lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, please call 612-338-0202, call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or submit our free consultation form.
Royalton Superintendent Dies in Crash
A 49-year-old St. Cloud man was jailed after his pickup truck rear-ended a car driven by John P. Franzoia, 62, the long-time superintendent of Royalton Public Schools. Franzoia died Saturday, one day after the collision.
The St. Cloud Times reported that police detected alcohol in the driver of the pickup truck, Dale Matthies, 49. According to a report by the Minnesota State Patrol, Matthies’ vehicle slammed into the rear of a Mazda car driven by Franzoia, who was superintendent in Royalton the past 18 years. Matthies was not seriously injured.
The collision occurred at 6:11 p.m. near the intersection of Minnesota Hwy. 15 and Stearns County Road 1. Sartell Police assisted the State Patrol in responding to the crash.
When someone dies in a Minnesota car accident due to the negligence of another, the spouse and next of kin can recover monetary damages for the car accident death under Minnesota Statutes, section 573. Punitive damages for the car accident death can be recovered when someone demonstrates for the court that the acts of the defendant show deliberate disregard for the rights or safety of others.
When you suffer injuries or the loss of a family member in a car crash that is due, even in part, to the involvement of alcohol, the lawyers at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys always investigate whether a dram shop claim should be pursued.
A spouse, child, parent, guardian, employer, or other person injured in person, property, or means of support, or who incurs other pecuniary loss by an intoxicated person or by the intoxication of another person, has a right of action in the person’s own name for all damages sustained against a person who caused the intoxication of that person by illegally selling alcoholic beverages.
Franzoia was an award-winning superintendent who was widely admired for his dedication to the well-being of the district’s 700-plus students. School Board Chairman Thomas Justin told the St. Cloud Times that Franzoia was dedicated, hard-working conscientious and loyal. “The viability of the district was first,” Justin said.
Phil Gurbada, a principal in the school district, said Franzoia’s death is a major shock to the community.
“I’m feeling a lot of grief. John is a good friend. I’ve worked with him a long time.”
