Auto Accidents

Late Saturday night, May 23, a speeding motorcycle ran into the back of a Nissan Altima; killing both people on the motorcycle. The driver of the Nissan did not sustain visible injury.

The vehicles were going west on Hwy 55, when the Kawasaki crashed into the car. The attending officer said the motorcycle was traveling at a “high rate of speed”. The motorcycle /car accident closed the Mendota Bridge for 4 hours.

This has been a deadly weekend for Minnesota motorists. We have had 7 crashes, with 10 fatalities. It is disheartening for police officers.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or car accident, you need legal representation to receive fair treatment and the compensation you deserve. Call an experienced Bloomington car accident attorney at TSR Injury Law, (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

Most bus accidents tend to involve pedestrians, other vehicles, or a maneuver by the bus driver can cause the bus to overturn, such as taking a corner too quickly. Unfortunately, there are many ways a bus can be involved in an accident and these accidents can sometimes be fatal. In turn, these accidents lead to auto accident lawsuits and much more.

On September 18, Minneapolis police reported that a Metro Valley Transit bus hit a female bicyclist near the University of Minnesota campus in Dinkytown.

The incident occurred at the 10th Avenue South and 4th Street SE intersection at around 4:20 p.m., trapping the woman underneath the bus.

Investigators say that it looks as if both the bicyclist and the bus were westbound on 4th Street SE and ended up side-by-side, which set them up for the accident. The bicyclist was in the bike lane on the left side of the one-way street. They then turned onto the two-way 10th Avenue South at the exact same time. It was during that turn that the two collided, partially trapping the woman under the bus and the bus ran over the bicycle. The woman was later freed and rushed to the Hennepin County Medical Center.

Fortunately, her injuries are not life threatening, so she is expected to survive. The driver of the bus has not been cited in the accident. The identities of the involved individuals have not been released, but it is believed that the bicyclist is a student at the University.

If your child has been injured in a school bus accident, you may be eligible to file a claim to seek compensation for their injuries as well as your lost wages from having to care for your child. An experienced personal injury lawyer in Minneapolis will know how to handle your case to achieve the best possible outcome. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form. We will be aggressive with them, gentle with you.

School Bus Accident Statistics

There are millions of children that ride the school bus safely every day, every school year. Although they are the safest vehicles on the road, 8 children died in Minnesota in 2007. The greatest risk is getting on /off the bus. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, in 2007 there were:

• 680 school bus accidents
• 7 fatal accidents
• 8 people killed in those 7 school bus accidents
• 126 injury accidents involving a school bus
• 243 people injured in the 126 school bus accidents

School Bus Related Standards and Inspections

In 1971 the Minnesota State Patrol was mandated to perform school bus inspections on every registered school bus in the state. Inspections are performed annually, by seven teams of inspectors. They inspect about 14,000 buses. There are approximately 20,000 endorsed school bus drivers. The drivers are required to have a physical every two years, a criminal background check every four years, and urine and breathalyzer tests are performed at random.

October 21,2008 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enacted a final rule requiring lap / shoulder belts for small school buses, effective on all buses (10,000 pounds or less) manufactured after October 21, 2011. They are hoping this will provide optimum protection for the students being transported in a school bus.

Contact a Minneapolis School Bus Accident Attorney

If your child was injured or died in a school bus accident, you need TSR Injury Law on your side. Our attorneys have years of experience and will work tirelessly to ensure you receive fair compensation. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

The saddest cases we handle are drunk driving cases, because all of the pain could have been avoided if the drunk driver had just acted responsibly. If you have suffered an injury or loss due to another person driving drunk, call Minnesota Drunk Driving Lawyers at 612-TSR-TIME or submit our contact form for a free case review. Our Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyers are proud sponsors of MADD Minnesota and the recipient of the 2008 MADD Choice Award.

Drunk Drivers

Drunk drivers actually put other people on the road in more danger than themselves, making the choice to drive after too many drinks is clearly wrong. Sadly, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are both very common occurrences.

In 2006, there were 13,470 fatalities in crashes involving inebriated drivers, composing 32% of the total traffic fatalities for that year. Still more people sustained serious injuries in DWI accidents.

Minnesota Law on Drunk Driving

Minnesota law takes drunk driving very seriously. People who are convicted of DWI face heavy fines, community service, jail time, and suspension or loss of their driver’s licenses. Unfortunately, criminal penalties do little to help those who have already been injured by drunk drivers.

One way for drunk drivers’ victims to win fair compensation is by filing a drunk driving lawsuit. Our Minnesota drunk driver lawyers can help you with:

• DUI/DWI
• Dram Shop Laws
• Social Host Liability

If You’ve Been the Victim of a Drunk Driver

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, it is important that you know what your legal options are. Successfully filing a Minnesota personal injury suit against the responsible party can win you compensation for:

• Past, present, and future medical expenses
• Wages lost to medical leave or loss of your job
• Your current physical and emotional suffering

Contact Us

For a free consultation about your case, contact the Minneapolis auto accident lawyers of TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

Tragedy 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.

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) TSR-TIME or submit our online form.

TSR Injury Law is currently representing a person injured in the Strain Bus Lines Motorcoach Tours bus crash that happened near Austin, Minnesota, November 18th.

The bus was eastbound on I-90, crossed over into the westbound lanes, rolled, and landed on its side in the ditch. Two people died at the scene and the other 21 passengers all sustained injuries. The interstate was closed for hours. Seven ambulances and six helicopters were on the scene and the State Patrol commented that it was not enough.

If you or your loved one was injured in this bus crash or a different motor vehicle crash call TSR Injury Law. Our Minneapolis car accident lawyers have significant experience in handling bus crash cases and are respected by their peers and feared by insurance adjusters for their ability to establish fault and prove liability in complex legal cases. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

An Edina man is accused of crashing into two State patrol cruisers while he was drunk late in January.

Maurice Blevins, 39, was allegedly driving near the I-25W ramp along I-494 at 10:22 p.m. on a Saturday when he hit the two patrol cars that had just responded to the scene of a rollover crash. According to the complaint, Blevins was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and gross misdemeanor driving DWI. Blevins is also facing a charge of driving with a license that was revoked in 1994.

There were a number of passengers inside Blevins’ car. These passengers included children. None of the passengers were injured.

One of the Minnesota State Troopers was injured because he was inside of his squad car at the time of the accident. His injuries were not severe. The trooper, Allen Thill, said that the possibility of an accident is always on his mind, but he never expected to be rear-ended while in his cruiser.

When Blevins was observed by troopers, it was found that he had watery and bloodshot eyes, he smelled like alcohol, and his speech was slurred. A blood test would later be conducted that showed his blood alcohol concentration to be 0.166 percent, which is twice than the legal limit of .08.

The following Monday, Blevins was released from Hennepin County Jail after he posted bail of $12,000.

Motorcycles are a great way to feel connected to the act of driving and to the surrounding landscape. While motorcycles are a great source of fun and a convenient mode of transportation, there are a number of dangers associated with motorcycle riding that can result in serious traffic accidents and injuries.

As such, it is important for both motorcycle riders and the drivers of other vehicles on the road to be aware of some of the dangers associated with motorcycles to prevent accidents from occurring.

Motorcyclists should invest in quality materials to keep themselves safe. Primarily, this means a sturdy and well-fitting helmet, as well as a thick leather jacket. This jacket will not only look good, but will keep the rider’s arms and torso safe in the event of an accident.

Both motorcyclists and other drivers alike should drive in a courteous manner and be willing to share the road. When drivers get aggressive on the road, accidents are more likely to occur. All drivers should be willing to let other drivers pass them and change lanes when necessary, regardless of the vehicle they are driving.

Motorcyclists should wear bright clothing to increase visibility. Sometimes, the size of motorcycles makes it difficult for motorcyclists to be seen by drivers of larger automobiles. Bright colors will help increase visibility on the road.

Dangerous driving practices like tailgating and weaving should be avoided at all times.

Help For Accident Victims

Injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents can be severe, and it is important to get legal representation to ensure adequate compensation. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact the Minneapolis motorcycle accident lawyers of TSR Injury Law today at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

A school bus went into the ditch after the driver lost consciousness Tuesday afternoon. There were 38 children on the bus and 11 adult chaperons. The group was from Rice Lake Elementary School, Fridley. They were on their way home from a swimming trip to Bunker Beach, in Coon Rapids.

According to Maple Grove Police, the driver slumped over and the bus went off the road on County Road 121, north of County Road 81. The bus ended up in a wooded area.

The driver was taken to North Memorial Hospital. Her condition is still unknown. Nearly a dozen of the children sustained minor injuries.

Accident Victims Have Rights

In a situation like this, it is still important to have the children checked by a doctor to verify that they do not have a concussion or any other head trauma. If you have questions about your rights in a school bus accident injury, contact a licensed personal injury lawyer from TSR Injury Law. Our partners are skilled, compassionate lawyers with years of experience. We will answer your questions and inform you of your legal options.

Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision or accident with a garbage truck or other waste management vehicle, call us — we want to hear about it and help you obtain justice. Our Minnesota Garbage Truck Accident Attorneys are available for a free consultation. Call 612-TSR-TIME or submit our contact form. Our attorneys have years of experience with excellent results.

Factors in Garbage Truck Collisions

Waste management is an arduous but necessary part of every major city’s basic services; the cities of Minnesota are no exception. Unfortunately, garbage trucks, like other large motor vehicles, are capable of causing serious accidents if negligently driven or handled.

Although any powerful motor vehicle can cause severe injury in the event of an accident, the ways in which garbage trucks are typically operated create several unique safety concerns for nearby drivers and pedestrians.

• Narrow roads and alleyways: Because garbage collection trucks must navigate through a complex network of city streets and back streets, they often find themselves in narrow alleyways where visibility and maneuverability are limited. If a driver fails to take proper precautions, an accident is likely.
• Erratic driving patterns: Garbage trucks make frequent and often unexpected stops to pick up waste. Drivers and cyclists around the truck may be in danger if these stops are made too quickly or without warning.
• Falling objects/waste: The many waste items and objects that a garbage truck may be carrying at any time are also hazards. If they are negligently piled up or inadequately secured, they may fall from the truck onto nearby cars or pedestrians – a serious danger if the garbage truck is moving at a high speed.
• Mechanical failure: In addition to tire defects, brake system malfunctions, and other dangerous mechanical failures, garbage trucks are also vulnerable to breakdowns of their unique moving parts, including compartment doors and lifting arms.

Contact Us Today

Contact TSR Injury Law if you have been the victim of a garbage truck accident. Our experienced Minneapolis truck accident lawyers can help you determine if you are entitled to compensation from the driver or waste management company responsible. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

A former semi truck driver has been charged in the death of a fellow truck driver in a semi truck crash that occurred on Interstate 94. He is scheduled to stand trial from May 22 to the 24th.

Great Lakes, Illinois resident Destry D. Wilson, 23, is charged with felony homicide for allegedly being negligent and intoxicated at the time of the accident. He is also charged with the misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also cited for operating while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a restricted controlled substance in his possession.

After the fiery crash that killed 43-year-old Brian L. Paglusch, Wilson told authorities that he had smoked some synthetic marijuana. He did test negative for illegal substances, though. According to the criminal complaint, a pipe was found in the semi with Wilson after the accident.

During an August preliminary hearing, a Menomonie police officer testified that on July 31 at 11:15 p.m., he had arrived on the scene of the crash where he found two semi trucks blocking the westbound lanes at the 42 mile marker, just past a rest area in Menomonie.

The officer observed Paglusch’s truck completely up in flames after he had rear-ended the flatbed truck that was driven by Wilson. The flatbed was stopped in the right westbound lane. Paglusch was pronounced dead at the scene because he was not able to get out of the truck.

Wilson would tell police, according to reports, that he had left the rest stop and was moving at highway speed. However, a number of witnesses told authorities that Wilson’s truck was not moving at all. A reconstructionist and a State Patrol officer testified that it appeared that Paglusch had slammed on his brakes in order to not hit Wilson’s truck.

A motion hearing is scheduled for April 5 and the final pretrial is slated for May 5.