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Turning, Changing Lanes, U-Turn, Failure to Signal

Our attorneys won a $2,469,339 verdict in a case involving a turning semi truck.

In addition to the case above, our Minnesota car accident attorneys have won several verdicts and settlements over a million dollars and have distinguished themselves in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and product liability.

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Accident Involving a Turn at an Intersection

When an accident happens in an intersection, it is important to determine if one of the drivers violated Minnesota turning laws (Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 169.19, subd.1):

Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
Approach for a left turn on other than one-way roadways shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof, and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the centerline of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.
Approach for a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline thereof and by passing to the right of such centerline where it enters the intersection.
A left turn from a one-way roadway into a two-way roadway shall be made from the left hand lane and by passing to the right of the centerline of the roadway being entered upon leaving the intersection.
Where both streets or roadways are one way, both the approach for a left turn and a left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
Whenever it is necessary for the driver of a motor vehicle to cross a bicycle lane adjacent to the driver's lane of travel to make a turn, the driver shall drive the motor vehicle into the bicycle lane prior to making the turn, and shall make the turn, yielding the right-of-way to any vehicles [this includes bicycles] approaching so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.

U-Turns

No u-turns near curves, the crest of a grade, where the vehicle turning cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within 1,000 feet, or unless the u-turn can be done safety and without interfering with other traffic (Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 169.19, subd.2).

Moving from a Parked Position

A driver shall not move a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety (Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 169.19, subd.3).

Change of Course – Includes Lane Changes

Freeway Traffic Accident MN A driver shall not turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway (see above), turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway unless and until it can be done safely, or turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a highway unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety after giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided—take heed drivers who swerve at the last minute to get onto a freeway ramp or carelessly change lanes (Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 169.19, subd.4).

Signal to Turn

A driver shall signal an intention to turn right or left continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning (Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 169.19, subd.5).

Signal to Stop

A driver shall not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear, unless there is a good and sufficient reason for not being able to do so (Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 169.19, subd.6).

Compensation for Victims and Families

Justice for Accident Victims Violating Minnesota traffic laws is prima facie evidence of driver negligence. If the defendent does not provide sufficient evidence to the contrary, the driver at fault, the owner of the vehicle (for example a car or commercial truck), and others may be liable for damages, meaning they are responsible for compensating the victim(s) of the accident and their families for losses suffered.

If you have been in a Minnesota car accident and the other driver violated a Minnesota traffic law, you may have a claim for the following:

Medical expenses
Lost income
Pain and suffering (includes physical pain, disfigurement, disability and emotional distress)
Cost of care
Other damages

Minnesota Attorney to Fight for Your Rights

The bottom line is safe driving. Every driver is required to use reasonable care when driving. But every day drivers do not use reasonable care and cause harm to others. Our law firm fights for the rights of car and semi truck accident victim. Our clients have included:

Drivers of cars, motorcycles and bicycles
Passengers
Pedestrians

Our Minnesota accident lawyers have recovered millions for our clients. Attorneys at our law firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CBS News, Fox News, KARE-TV, KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV and others. To contact our law firm about an accident involving turning, changing lanes and u-turns, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or submit our free consultation form.

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If you have been in a Minnesota accident and want to understand your legal rights and remedies against the driver of a vehicle, insurance companies, dram shops, vehicle manufacturers and others, contact a Minnesota car accident lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. for a free consultation: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free).

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Wins Millions for Client

Attorney Fred Pritzker won $6,000,000 for a client whose right leg was amputated when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger was struck by a drunk driver. If you have been in an accident with a DUI driver, you may have a cliam against a bar or other place that sells alcohol.

Truck Wheel Accident Death

Our law firm recently won $2,850,000 for a family whose loved one was killed by a truck wheel that crashed through a car windshield. Read about a truck wheel off accident.

Tow Truck Accident

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen obtained a $2,750,000 recovery for a 59 year-old truck driver who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the loss of his left eye and significant disfigurement when the tow chain being used to pull the man’s semi tractor-trailer out of a ditch broke loose from a front-end loader to which it was attached.

Semi-Truck Crash Settlement

Pritzker Olsen attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman recently obtained a hard-fought $2,560,000 recovery for a couple who were seriously injured in a semi-truck crash. The husband suffered serious head injury (TBI). Read about the semi truck crash settlement.

Our lawyers have recovered millions more for our clients. Contact us for a free consultation about your accident.

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