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Pritzker Olsen Attorneys

MN Accident Lawyers with a National Practice

Pritzker Olsen is a Minnesota law firm with a national reputation for excellence. Our lawyers have appeared on CBS News, Fox News, KARE-TV, KSTP-TV, WCCO-TV and local television stations throughout the nation. They have also been interviewed and featured in articles in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA, Minnesota Lawyers and Minnesota Law & Politics.

Our Minnesota accident lawyers have been recognized for their excellence:

Minnesota accident lawyer Fred Pritzker has been selected, once again, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.
Minnesota accident lawyers Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named “Minnesota Super Lawyers” by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine for several years,including the current one.
Fred Pritzker has been named a "Top 100 Super Lawyer" and a "Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine for several years, including the current one.
Our lawyers are sought-after speakers on Minnesota legal issues involved in an accident, insurance, trial practice, expert witnesses, traumatic brain injury and pain and suffering.
Attorney Eric Hageman’s trial experience led him to author an article, “Winning the Credibility Battle in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Cases.” The article provides practice pointers on dealing with the potential problem of juror bias.

Minnesota Accident Lawyers News and Topics

Motorycle Passenger Killed by Drunk Driver
A 49-year-old woman was riding on a motorcycle behind her husband when they were hit by a drunk driver. The woman was killed instantly.

Rear Ended by a Semi Truck
If you are rear ended by a semi-trailer or other commercial truck, you may have claims against the trucking company, the truck driver and others. If If a brake failure caused the accident, a maintenance company, the manufacturer of the brakes and/or the manufacturer of the semi truck may be liable.

Mankato, MN Daycare Death Lawyer and Lawsuit
A 4-year-old from North Mankato choked on a whole grape while being cared for at Golden Heart Child Care Center on Thursday, June 23, 2010. Hannah was unresponsive with no pulse by the time police arrived at the daycare, which is owned by Taylor Corporation, a global communication company owned by Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor.

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.

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.

Trailer Accident MN Lawyer
A recent trailer hitch accident in Minnesota resulted the deaths of a father and his three-year-old daugher. The father was driving his Honda SUV westbound on Highway 16 near Rushford, MN in Houston County. A Dodge Ram pickup truck pulling a trailer was heading eastbound. The trailer detached and hit the SUV.

Toyota Recall: Accelerator Pedal May Get Stuck
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, announced on January 21, 2010 that it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models.

Accident and Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal fracture and other injury information: C1, C2 and C3 broken neck settlement lawyer, C4 broken neck attorney, C5 broken neck lawyer, C6 injury lawsuit, C7 broken neck injuries.

Toyota Recall: Floor Mat and Stuck Accelerator Issues
Lexus and Toyota recalled over 4 million vehicles because the removable floor mats could cause the accelerator ot get stuck open under certain circumstances. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had previously warned Lexus and Toyota owners of the problem and urged them to remove the floor mats on the driver's side.

Toyota Recall: Lexus and Toyota Prius Brakes Problem
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc, announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS).

Toyota Class Action Lawsuit
Toyota class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of owners of recalled Toyota and Lexus owners and used car dealerships. These class action lawsuits are seeking compensatory and punitive damages. The punitive damages claims allege a pattern of fraud and other behavior that put consumers in danger and economically damaged both consumers and car dealers.

Toyota Class Action Lawsuit - Punitive Damages
Toyota class action lawsuit are seeking punitive damages. The Toyota recalls of millions of vehicles due to accelerator problems came years after the first reports of sudden, unexplained acceleration of vehicles. This and other facts suggest, we would allege, a pattern of behavior that justifies punitive damages.

Toyota Owners Class Action Lawsuit
If you are an owner of a Toyota vehicle recalled due to the risk of sudden, unexpected acceleration, you may be part of a class action lawsuit against Toyota seeking recovery of economic losses associated with the ownership and repair of the recalled Toyota. If you have been injured in a recalled Toyota, you may also have claims against Toyota for medical expenses, pain and suffering and other damages.

Lexus Owners Class Action Lawsuit
If you are an owner of a Lexus vehicle recalled due to the risk of sudden, unexpected acceleration, you may be part of a class action lawsuit against Toyota seeking recovery of economic losses associated with the ownership and repair of the recalled Lexus. If you have been injured in a recalled Lexus, you may also have claims against Toyota for medical expenses, pain and suffering and other damages.

Toyota Class Action Lawsuit - Car Dealers (Dealerships)
If you own a used car dealership and you own a recalled Toyota, Lexus or Pontiac, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit against Toyota seeking compensatory and punitive damages. The class action lawsuit alleges that businesses that own vehicles recalled due to sudden and unexpected acceleration have sustained economic losses and should be compensated for that loss.

Lexus Class Action Lawsuit - Auto Dealers (Dealerships)
If you own a used auto dealership and you own a recalled Lexus you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit against Toyota seeking compensatory and punitive damages.

Strain Tours Lawsuit
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a tour bus rolled over on I-90 near Austin, Minnesota. The tour bus was headed eastbound on I-90 when it crossed into the westbound lanes and rolled over. The bus rollover accident killed two and seriously injured several others.

Carver County, Minnesota Semi Truck Accident
On August 29, 2009 a semi rear-ended a car on Highway 212 in Carver County, Minnesota. Read about the Carver County, MN semi truck accident and wrongful death compensation for families of Sandra Babatz and Juan Olvera and MN semi truck accident compensation for Nancy Castillo, Andira Olvera, Narely Olvera and Galylea Olvera.

Hugo, MN Semi Accident Critically Injures Marlene Wanner and Kills Carolyn Anderson and Rosemarie Bongivanni
On August 27, 2009 a little after noon, Carolyn Anderson was driving Rosemarie Bongivanni, her aunt, and Marlene Wanner, her cousin, to have lunch with another relative. As the minivan they were driving slowed down on Highway 61 near Hugo, a semi truck rammed into the back of it.

Rhino Lawsuits Update
Attorney Eric Hageman has been appointed to the Rhino rollover multi-distric litigation by Judge Jennifer B. Coffman. Recently, Judge Coffman issued the initial Case Management Order, setting the schedule for all of the MDL cases.

Rosemount Teenager Killed in MN Bicycle Accident
A 15-year-old boy was hit and killed by an SUV on May 30, 2009. The young man was from Rosemount, Minnesota. The accident happened on County Road 27 north of Eagle Lake in Blue Earth County. Read about the MN bicycle accident.

Olmsted County Broadside Accident Kills 4 and Injures 2
Four people died in a drunk driving accident in Olmsted County on May 23, two were critically injured. The victims included Terry Milholland of Beecher, Heidi Newell, Jarah Beers, and Raymond Milholland, who were killed in the accident, and Rita Seha and Carter Newell, who were injured. Read about the Olmsted broadside accident that resulted in death and serious injury.

Mack Truck Accident Lawyer
Our experience has been that most Mack truck accidents involve rear-end collisions, head-on collisions and turning into a pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle or car.

Wisconsin Tour Bus Accident
On August 4, 2009, a tour bus carrying 20 Special Olympics athletes crashed into a gaurdrail and tipped over. One of the passengers had to be flown by medical helicopter to a hospital in Neenah because of concern over internal injuries. The other passengers were also injured.

Driver Negligence
Driver on Cell Phone Accident A violation of a Minnesota traffic law is prima facie evidence of negligence, meaning it is considered negligence if the defendant fails to introduce evidence of an excuse or justification for violating the traffic law. Learn more about driver negligence under Minnesota law, failure to yield right-of-way, when a Minnesota accident is caused by a speeding driver and when a Minnesota accident is caused by cell phone use or texting.

Passenger in an 18-Wheeler Accident: Medical Bills
If you were a passenger in an 18-wheeler accident, you may have claims against several parties for payment of your medical bills. If the 18-wheeler driver had been drinking, this evidence can be used to prove negligence, and could provide the basis for a punitive damages claim. Read more about compensation for a passenger in an 18-wheeler accident, including medical bills and pain and suffering.

Minnesota Car Accident Settlement
There are two kinds of car accident settlements: 1) a settlement for your car damage (property settlement) and 2) a settlement for your injuries (personal injury settlement). The car damage settlement is negotiated with your insurance company. The personal injury settlement can involve multiple insurance companies, a dram shop, trucking companies and others. Learn more about a car accident settlement.

What if I Was Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver?
Even if the truck driver was not “drunk” under state law, the driver may have violated federal regulations governing interstate, commercial truck drivers. Under these regulations, “no driver shall report for duty or remain on duty requiring the performance of safety-sensitive functions while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater” (49 CFR Part §382.201). Violation of this regulation is evidence of driver negligence in a lawsuit seeking accident victim compensation. Read more about, "I was hit by a drunk truck driver. What are my rights?"

Minnesota Car Accident Brain Injury Case Study
Drew, Chad and Scott were life-long buddies. They went to the same school and the same church. One night, the three teenagers were going to church for a band rehearsal when Chad's Geo Metro skidded off the road and hit a tree. Chad died shortly after the accident, and Drew was hospitalized with a serious brain injury. Read the Minnesota Car Accident Brain Injury Case Study.

Minnesota Tour (Charter) Bus Accident
Early Saturday morning, a tour bus carrying Pelican Rapids High School band students crashed, killing Jessica Weishair, a sophomore at Pelican Rapids High School, and injuring several others, who were transported to area hospitals. According to news reports, one adult and three students remained hospitalized Sunday night. Read more about the Minnesota tour (charter) bus accident.

Yamaha Rhino Lawsuits
We are representing people injured in Yahamah Rhino rollovers. Our clients have had arms and legs crushed in Yamaha rollover accidents that occurred at slow speeds. Learn more:

We also have a Yamaha Rhino lawsuit website.

Yamaha Rhino ATV Recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced a Yamaha Rhino ATV recall due to risk of brake failure. The recalled Yamaha Rhino products are Model Year 2008 Yamaha Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles—about 7,800 vehicles. Learn more about the Yamaha Rhino ATV recall.

"Seat Belt Gag Rule"
The Minnesota Supreme Court has broadened the interpretation of the exception to the "seat belt gag rule" to include incidents that involve a parent’s “negligent installation and maintenance” of their child’s car seat. In the case before the court, a child sued his parents after the child was injured in a car accident in which his mother was driving. His father had negligently secured him in the car seat. Because the exception to the "seat belt gag rule" applied, the child was able to obtain compensation for the resulting injuries from his parents' auto insurance company. Read more about a child car seat lawsuit.

Rental Car Accident
If you are in a car accident, both the driver and owner of the vehicle at fault may be held liable for your damages (medical expenses, lost wages, disability, emotional distress and pain and suffering). If the vehicle at fault is a rental car or other rental vehicle, special rules may apply. Read about liability in a rental car accident.

Semi-Truck Accident Lawsuit - Liability Issues
With semi truck accidents, it is important to sort out who the liable parties are because the more pockets there are to dip into the better. Learn more about a semi truck accident lawsuit.

Car Accident Injuries
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. provides information on car accident injuries, including the following: amputation, broken bones, Cesarean section emergency delivery, collapsed lung injury, fibula fracture injury, kidney failure, tibial plateau fracture, traumatic brain injury, traumatic spine cord injury, and whiplash.

Interstate Collision and Right of Way
When there is an intersection collision, several factors need to be considered to determine who is at fault for the accident. One factor is right-of-way. Learn about intersection collision and right of way.

Read about a daycare death lawyer.

We are currently representing people from Minnesota and throughout the United States. If you have been injured in an accident, contact a Minnesota accident lawyer at the Minnesota law firm of Pritzker | Olsen, P.A.. To contact the firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s free case consultation form.

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Top Settlements and Verdicts

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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