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

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman of our office won a $2,469,339 verdict from a Hennepin County jury on April 14, 2011 in a tragic bicycle accident wrongful death case. They represented the family of a 53-year old bicyclist who was killed on August 15, 2008 when she was run over by the rear wheels of the trailer of a right-turning semi truck at a busy intersection in Minneapolis, MN.

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Although the police report indicated that the bicyclist was at fault and the truck driver was not, Pritzker and Hageman took the case and did their own investigation. After obtaining the truck driver’s logbooks, they were able to determine that there were numerous falsifications, which should have caused the driver to be out of service at the time of the accident. Moreover, the deposition revealed that the truck driver had failed to monitor his right outside mirrors during his turn. This failure was compounded by the truck driver’s admission that he believed he was pulling a 48-foot trailer, as opposed to a 53-foot trailer.

At trial, the defense asserted that the bicyclist was primarily at fault because she had fallen off her bike prior to getting run over, should have seen the semi and did not have the right-of-way. The jury disagreed. After an eight-day trial, the jury found 70% fault on the truck driver and 30% fault on the bicyclist and awarded her heirs and next of kin $2,469,339 in damages.

Minnesota Bicycle Accident Attorney Fred Pritzker

Attorney Fred Pritzker is an avid cyclist and former racer. This knowledge of bicycles and bicycling has helped him to successfully represent many people involved in bicycle accidents. He knows how to get injured cyclists the compensation they deserve.

Fred has practiced in the area of personal injury for over 30 years and has recovered millions of dollars for accident victims, including a recent settlement for $3,750,000. In recognition of his achievements, he has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer and was selected by other lawyers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.

If you would like a free consultation regarding a bicycle accident, please contact bicycle accident attorney Fred Pritzker toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill in the online, attorney-consultation form.

Bicycle Accident Causes

Unfortunately, many serious bicycle accidents involve inattentive car drivers. While collisions with cars account for only one third of all bicycle accidents, they account for the majority of catastrophic injuries and deaths. In most cases, the driver’s fault consists of failing to yield to the cyclist, backing out of a driveway, opening a car door as a cyclist rides by, running a stop sign, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or simple inattentiveness.

One of our clients has designed a bumper sticker in memory of his wife, who was killed by a semi-trailer-truck. According to the driver, he didn't see her. Read our tribute to Julie Casey. For information on obtaining a LOOK bumper sticker, please email Jon Jon Sandberg at jon@outdoordesignllc.com.

Bicycle Injuries and Wrongful Death

Our law firm has handled bicycle injury and wrongful death cases:

Bicycle Accident Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer. Spinal cord injuries can cause paralysis, including quadriplegia (cervical spinal injury) and paraplegia. Spinal cord injury (SCI) cases involve complex medical issues that require the testimony of expensive medical experts. Our law firm has the resources to successfully litigate these cases with no upfront cost to the client.
Bicycle Accident Head Injury TBI Lawyer. Head injuries can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a number of neurological problems. In some of our cases, our client was not the same person after the accident. In those cases, family members also had claims against responsible parties. Again, medical experts are necessary to build a successful case.
Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death in Minnesota. Bicycle accident death cases in Minnesota are governed by Minnesota Statutes, sec. 573.02 and case law interpreting the statute and Minnesota common law.
Bicycle Accident Hit and Run Law in MN. The driver of any motor vehicle (car, semi-trailer truck, van, motorcycle) must immediately stop if the driver is involved in an accident with a bicycle resulting in immediately demonstrable bodily injury to or death of the bicyclist (Minnesota Stat. 169.09, Subd. 1).
Bus Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death. Our experience is that most cases where a bus driver runs over a bicyclist or pedestrian involve bus driver distraction. For example, in one of our cases, the bus driver looked back to respond to a bus passenger just as the driver was making a left turn.
Car-Bicycle Personal Injury Attorneys MN. Attorney Eric Hageman recently represented a woman who was riding a bicycle along a parkway when a car turned left in front of her. She collided with the back of the car and suffered bodily injury. Eric won the case at trial.
Garbage T ruck Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Lawsuit. When a garbage truck driver was at fault for the accident, the owner of the garbage truck (a city, county or private company), the garbage truck driver and others may be liable. Our attorneys look at corporate the facts of accident and corporate documents to find all liable parties.
Cyclist Killed by a Semi Trailer Truck. 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.
Semi Trailer Truck vs. Bicycle Wrongful Death Lawsuit. Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman won a $2,469,339 verdict in a bicycle accident wrongful death case. This case is discussed above.
Fatal MN Bicycle Accident. One of the major contributing factors in fatal bicycle-motorist crashes is failure to see bicyclists due to inattentive driving.
Bicyclist Run Over by Delivery Truck and Wrongful Death. Our experience is that most accidents involving a bicyclist killed in a bike lane by a commercial truck involve turning accidents. Drivers of large trucks need to make the effort to look for bicycles before turning into a bike lane.
Bike Accident FAQ. For your MN bicycle accident attorneys to determine what your case is worth, they have to look at many factors. The most important factor is the severity of your injuries. Information about the severity of your injuries usually comes from your doctor in a medical report in which he or she comments on your injuries.
Auto Bicycle Accident Minnesota Attorney. Pain and suffering is not compensated with Minnesota no-fault insurance. The at-fault driver can be sued for pain and suffering. In cases where there is an issue of fault, we hire accident reconstruction specialists. Pain and suffering includes amounts for physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, disability, loss of quality of life and other intangible losses.
Bicycle Recall. When an accident is caused by a defective bicycle, it is called a product liability case. You can sue the manufacturer of the bicycle and possibly others for your medical expenses, pain and suffering and other damages.
Bike Recalls. We list some of the bike recalls on our website.

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Steps to Take after a Bicycle Accident

As with any accident involving vehicles, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claim goes as smoothly as possible:

For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, an injury from a bike accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck, back and head injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long-term.
Get as much information as you can about your accident. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all the people involved, including witnesses. You will also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. This evidence will be helpful to your Minnesota bicycle accident attorney.
Please do not talk to anyone about your Minnesota bicycle accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to insurance company representatives or investigators could make it harder for you to settle your claim. It is also a good idea not to sign anything, particularly some kind of release form, without talking to a Minnesota bicycle accident attorney first. This is just a smart way for you to protect yourself.

For a free consultation with a Minnesota bicycle accident attorney, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the free consultation form. If you are injured in a Minnesota bike accident, a Minnesota bike accident lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. will meet you where it is convenient.

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Bike Accident Information

$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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