Posts Tagged ‘wrongful death’

Oakdale Mother Hit and Killed, Protected Baby Daughter

Friday, September 18th, 2009

pedestrian-accident-3 Oakdale Mother Hit and Killed, Protected Baby DaughterThe love of a mother knows no bounds. Yesterday a mother gave her life for her 3-month-old daughter.

Oakdale police reported that Stacey Morgan, 33, must have realized that she was going to be struck from behind, because at the last second she shoved the baby stroller away from danger. Her daughter was ejected from the stroller, but since she was strapped into a car seat on top of the stroller, she was uninjured.

The accident happened in the 6900 block of 29th Street, in Oakdale, just before 8 a.m. Ms. Morgan was running east on 29th Street. A 16-year-old male was driving a 1997 Infiniti, in the same direction, and struck Ms. Morgan from behind.

Ms. Morgan sustained serious head injuries and was transported to Regions Hospital. She died a short time later.

Minnesota State Patrol will help further investigate the incident. Alcohol is not suspected as a factor in this tragedy.

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Lino Lakes Fatal Four-Car Chain Reaction Crash on 35E

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

car-crash-11 Lino Lakes Fatal Four-Car Chain Reaction Crash on 35ETragedy has struck again near Hugo on I-35E northbound. The traffic was heavy due to construction. Apparently a 19-year-old driver was inattentive, crashing her Honda Civic into a VW Cabriolet.

The Civic was doing highway speeds and the force of the impact pushed the VW into a Ford pickup truck, which then hit the next vehicle in line, a Chevy Cobalt. The vehicles were strewn across the interstate and off the road.

The 32-year-old driver of the VW was taken to North Memorial Hospital in critical condition. She passed away early Wednesday morning. She was from Hugo. According to the State Patrol, three other people involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.

Interstate 35 northbound was shut down for three hours due to the crash. The accident is under investigation. Alcohol does not seems to be a factor in the crash.

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The time after a car accident is so stressful. It is difficult to function, much less make critical decisions. It is vital to contact legal representation quickly so that evidence can be preserved, eye witnesses interviewed, and a persuasive case put together. Our partners have years of experience handling car accident cases and wrongful death cases, with great success. We will do the paperwork, contact the insurance companies, and file your claim. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our online form.

Fatal Car Accident – 4 Killed in Head-On Collision MN

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

car-crash-3 Fatal Car Accident - 4 Killed in Head-On Collision MNTuesday morning there was a head-on collision on County Road 6 and Game Farm Road, in Independence, Minnesota, leaving 3 dead at the scene. A juvenile was airlifted to North Memorial, and died shortly after arrival.

The accident involved an SUV and a garbage truck. One of the vehicles crossed the center line, hitting the other vehicle. The State Patrol, Minnesota Crime Lab, and Medical Examiner were all at the scene. The accident is still under investigation.

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Our Minnesota Car Accident Attorneys are skilled, aggressive litigators with years of experience handling wrongful death cases from car accidents, garbage truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. Our partners are consistently named Super Lawyers and have a reputation for being able to establish fault and prove liability, garnering significant compensation for their clients. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.

Semi Truck Accident One Dead Anoka County

Friday, July 10th, 2009

truck-accident-9 Semi Truck Accident One Dead Anoka CountyTruck Accident Anoka County: There was a three vehicle accident involving a semi tractor trailer truck. It happened shortly after 2 p.m. on southbound 35W near Lexington Ave. exit, according to State Patrol. The semi truck rolled over into the median. The driver of the semi truck was pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of the two cars involved sustained minor injuries.

One lane of traffic was blocked going south and traffic was backed-up for miles in both directions.

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Our Minnesota Truck Accident Attorneys are aggressive, skilled litigators with years of experience with wrongful death and truck accident injury cases with excellent success. It is vital to get legal representation so that you receive the maximum benefit from your insurance claim. We will handle all of your paperwork, medical records, and file your claim. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.

Minnesotan Pedestrian Killed in Fond du Lac

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

pedestrian-accident-2 Minnesotan Pedestrian Killed in Fond du LacA husband and wife were crossing a street in Fond du Lac about 7 a.m., Thursday morning, when they were struck by an SUV that was driven by a 30-year-old Fond du Lac woman.

67-year-old Carolyn Muckerheide, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 74-year-old husband, Eugene, was stabilized at the scene and flown to Theda Clark Medical Center for medical treatment for his serious injuries.

The driver of the SUV and her 2-year-old son were not injured in the accident. Police are continuing to investigate the accident.

There are many complicated legal issues involved in a pedestrian accident. It is critical for you to seek experienced legal representation. The accident needs to be investigated and evidence preserved. This is especially true if it is a matter of wrongful death. Even if the pedestrian was partially at fault in the accident, you may be able to pursue a claim for damages.

Our Minnesota Pedestrian Accident Attorneys are skilled, aggressive litigators with years of experience in all types of accidents, including pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, car accidents, and drunk driving accidents. They are consistently named Super Lawyers by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Law & Politics. Partner Chuck Slane is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and regularly does so. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.

Deadly Weekend in Twin Cities

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

car-crash-12 Deadly Weekend in Twin CitiesIt continues to be a deadly weekend in the Twin Cities. Police are now investigating a St. Paul accident that occurred on Saturday morning. Officers and paramedics were called to Payne Avenue and Parkway Drive after someone reported an SUV / car accident.

The 19 year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the driver is not being released pending family notification. The female driver of the SUV sustained serious injuries and was taken to Regions Hospital. The male passenger suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Regions Hospital.

Witnesses reported that the car was traveling at a high rate of speed as it entered the intersection, after failing to stop at the stop sign. The SUV had just stopped at the stop sign and proceeded to make a left turn onto Payne Avenue when it was struck by the car. There were no obvious signs of drugs or alcohol use involved in the car crash, according to police spokesman, Paul Schnell.

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SUV Crash Kills East Bethel Woman

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

car-crash-11 SUV Crash Kills East Bethel WomanVickie Lynn Kopka, 41, of East Bethel woman, was killed in crash on Hwy. 65. Her vehicle was struck by an SUV as she turned left onto Sims Road. There is a light at that intersection. It is not known which vehicle had the green light.

According to the Anoka county Sheriff’s Office, witnesses reported that Kopka was northbound and tried to turn left when the southbound SUV struck her vehicle. She was killed instantly in the crash. The 44 year-old male driver and 48 year-old female passenger were taken to Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids. Their injuries appeared to be not life-threatening.

The SUV / car accident will continue to be investigated by the Sheriff’s Department and the Minnesota State Patrol.

Minnesota is no-fault insurance state; but if negligence is involved, the family of a wronged victim may be able to file a wrongful death claim. TSR Injury Law has years of experience representing victims and survivors of serious car crashes. We have recovered millions for accident victims. Our attorneys are skilled, aggressive litigators who know how to fight for you. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.

St. Paul Woman Killed by an Ambulance

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

ambulance St. Paul Woman Killed by an AmbulanceA 79 year-old St. Paul woman was killed after being struck by ambulance as they backed down an alley to get closer to the scene of a car accident Saturday night. They were responding to a call that a car had crashed through a fence behind a Walgreen’s Drug Store.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released, pending notification of relatives.

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman issued a statement,

“Words fail us at times like these. They fail to express the depth of our sadness for those who lost a loved one today. They fail to touch the anguish of the paramedic crew whose jobs sent them on a fateful run. We will fully investigate the circumstances of this tragic accident, and as this day ends in grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim as they go through this difficult time.”

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Drivers of emergency services vehicles, even when answering emergency calls, owe a duty of care to other road users and pedestrians. They should be especially careful when in reverse. The attorneys at TSR Injury Law are skilled, aggressive litigators with years of experience in wrongful death cases. Our partners are consistently named Super Lawyers and Top Lawyers by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Law & Politics.