Cyclist Killed by a Semi Trailer Truck

Our attorneys won a $2,469,339 verdict in a
semi vs. bicycle accident wrongful death case.

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman won a $2,469,339 verdicti in a wrongful death case involving a bicyclist who was hit and killed by a semi trailer truck on a city street. The bicyclist was in a bike lane when the semi moved into the lane, striking the cyclist and killing her instantly. The semi driver said he hadn't seen her.

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The cyclist was a 53-year-old woman with a husband and two young children. In her memory, her husband designed the bumper sticker below.

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Cyclist Killed by a Semi Trailer Truck: Proving Negligence

When a semi trailer truck hits and kills a cyclist, the family may have a wrongful death claim if there is evidence of negligence on the part of the driver, the owner of the semi, the owner of the trailer or the owner of the freight.

Evidence of negligence can include one of the following:

The truck driver was breaking a traffic law—speeding, failure to give the right of way, illegally turning, etc.
The driver was drunk or under the influence of drugs. Driving while under the influence of certain legal drugs can be negligent. If the driver was drinking at a bar, restaurant, etc. before the accident, the family may have a dram shop claim.
The semi driver had been driving more hours in a 24-hour period than allowed by federal regulation (see the hours-of-service regulations).
The driver was distracted—talking on a cell phone, eating, looking for something, daydreaming, etc.
The semi truck driver was not adequately trained, had a poor driving record, etc.
The trucking company did not maintain the semi tractor or trailer in a safe condition or ignored truck or trailer recalls.
The freight being hauled was too large or heavy for the truck or the roads over which it was to be transported.

Cyclist Killed by a Semi Trailer Truck: Wrongful Death Claim

Semi bicycle accident death cases involve wrongful death claims against all responsible parties, which may include the semi driver, the owner of the semi, the owner of the trailer, the owner of the freight, a business that did maintenance work on the truck, a manufacturer of a defective part, and/or a company that loaded the freight.

Bicycle Death In all of our bicycle accident death cases, we take the time to get to know who the person who died was, what that person meant to the family (both financially and emotionally), what the person’s job was and what future prospects the person may have had, and what the person’s hobbies and other community activities were. We try to get as full a picture as possible of the person’s life because we have to persuasively present evidence as to the value of that life. The process is difficult for the family, but we understand and try to make it part of the healing process and not an additional burden. Read about bicycle accident wrongful death compensation.

Bicycle Accident Attorney is Former Racer

Attorney Fred Pritzker is an avid cyclist and former racer. He is in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. To contact Fred for a free consultation, please call 1-888-377-8900 (TOLL FREE) or submit our online consultation form.

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$6,000,000 Recovery for Woman Injured in An Accident with a Drunk Driver

Attorney Fred Pritzker won $6,000,000 for a client who lost a limb when she was hit by a drunk driver. If you have been in an accident with a drunk driver, you may have a cliam against a bar or other place that sells alcohol. This is called dram shop liability.

$2,469,339 for Family of Bicyclist Killed by Semi-Trailer Truck in Bike Lane

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman won a $2,469,339 verdict for the family of a woman who was killed while riding her bicycle in a bike lane in Minneapolis, MN. After an 8-day trial, the jury found the tractor-trailer driver at fault for the accident.

Attorney Fred Pritzker is a Former Racer

Attorney Fred Pritzker, is an avid cyclist, former racer and triathlete. He represents injured bicyclists in cases throughout the United States and has collected millions of dollars on behalf of people injured or killed while bicycling. Read more about personal injury lawyer and bicyclist Fred Pritzker.

Semi-Truck Crash Settlement

Pritzker Olsen attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman recently won a $2,560,000 settlement in a semi-truck crash case. Read Minnesota semi truck accident lawyer information.

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