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
Minnesota Underinsured Motorist Coverage
What if the person who caused my Minnesota car accident doesn’t have enough auto accident insurance?
If you have been in an accident and the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance, your underinsured motorist coverage would kick in.
Your Minnesota auto insurance policy should have underinsured motorist coverage.
Underinsured motorist coverage applies when the person who caused your accident has insurance but the limits aren’t high enough to fully compensate you for your losses. Here’s an example: Let’s say the person
who ran into you had insurance that pays only $25,000 for each person injured in an accident and your losses are worth $100,000. If you have underinsured motorist coverage, you will be able to collect the other person’s $25,000 and then proceed against your company for the remaining $75,000 under your underinsured motorist coverage.
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.
What happens if I don’t agree with the insurance company’s estimate of my car value?
If your car has been totaled in an accident, your insurance company should pay you the replacement value of your car. If you don’t agree with your insurance company’s estimate of your car’s value, you are not stuck with whatever the insurance company offers you. It’s best to get a few written estimates from auto dealers or appraisers regarding what they think your car was worth before it was totaled in the accident. If the estimates are higher than what you’re being offered by the insurance company, let the company know. If they still won’t offer you what the car is worth, contact our law firm, PritzkerOlsen, P.A, at 612-338-0202 or 1-888-377-8900. You may also submit our free consultation form.
For more information, please see our 10 tips for getting fair car value.
What to Do after a Minnesota Auto Accident
If you have been injured in a Minnesota auto accident, you need to contact your insurance agent and promptly report the accident. Your insurance policy may require you to cooperate with your insurance company. However, your insurance company is going to look out for its own interests before it looks out for yours, so it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer before you talk to your insurance company.
If your auto accident involved another vehicle, you will be called by representatives of the other insurance company. Whatever you say can be used against you, so DO NOT TALK TO THEM. Their goal is to settle the case as soon as possible for as little as possible, and they can be relentless. If you retain our law firm, we will contact the insurance company and tell them to stop calling you and deal with us instead.
As soon as you are able, keep a daily journal of how you feel physically, emotionally and mentally. Write down the story of how the injuries from the accident are affecting your life. If your child was injured, keep a journal about your child’s life after the accident. This will be important when we seek compensation for you and your family.
To contact a Minnesota car accident lawyer at the Pritzker law firm about a Minnesota auto accident claim, please call 612-338-0202, call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or submit our online consultation form.
