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
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.
Information from:
stmichael.patch.com/articles/two-dead-following-morning-accident-in-maple-grove
kstp.com/news/stories/S2193399.shtml?cat=1
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
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.
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.
