Today, two electrical workers for Egan Co. were killed by a car that left the road and hit them as they were working alongside northbound Interstate 35W in Burnsville. According to news reports, the men were working on electrical lines buried along the freeway.

The driver of the car was Kirk Daemos, a 21-year-old from Ramore, Missouri, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. He was not injured. The worker who survived, critically injured, was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.

According to the State Patrol, Daemos lost control and struck the workers partway down the embankment on 35W at McAndrews Road. The State Patrol has not stated whether alcohol played a role in the accident. At this point, the investigation of this fatal accident is only preliminary.

The families of these workers should interview attorneys as soon as possible to determine who to hire to represent them. A good accident attorney will immediately begin an independent investigation of the accident and do the following:

• Visit the scene of the accident
• Inspect the car to determine if there were any defective parts that contributed to the accident
• Determine if the driver had been drinking, and if so, if a bar, restaurant or liquor store had sold him alcohol before the accident
• Determine if safety measures could have been taken to prevent the accident
• Obtain copies of relevant documents, including the accident report, medical records, etc.
• Obtain insurance information.

One of our attorneys can meet you where it is convenient with no obligation. We want you to be comfortable with the attorney you hire, and that often means interviewing a few attorneys to determine who you trust. Contact our attorneys for a free consultation.

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Chrysler has yet to provide an owner notification schedule for the 242,780 vehicles affected by this recall. Once notified, the owner will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the tie rod ends inspected for relative orientation, to have the left outer tie rod replaced as required and to align the front end toe as needed, free of charge. Information on this and other recalls may be found at safercar.gov.

Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer

When we are retained in a Minnesota car accident case, we investigate to determine whether there is a product liability angle. The product liability angle needs to be pursued for the following reasons:

• to hold those responsible accountable for wrongs suffered by innocent victims
• to have another avenue of recovery to provide additional compensation

PritzkerOlsen, P.A. attorneys have a record of success handling complex product liability cases nationwide. We have won tens of millions on behalf of people hurt or killed by defective products. For a free consultation about a product liability lawsuit, call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online contact form.

The 6,768 vehicles affected by this recall may have been built with an automatic transmission adjustment clip that may not retain the shift cable in the correct position. If the shift cable is not in the correct position, the PRNDL shift lever may not accurately reflect the position of the transmission gear. The driver may mistakenly think that the car is in park and exit the vehicle. The vehicle could roll away striking a person around the vehicle or could result in a crash without prior warning.

The recall is set to begin on or about July 19, 2011. At that time, GM dealers will install a new automatic transmission adjustment clip at no cost. Go to safercar.gov for more information.

If you have suffered personal injury due to a defective motor vehicle, contact one of our product liability and car accident lawyers for a free consultation by calling 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online form. Attorney Fred Pritzker has recovered multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts in product liability cases. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

A missing or incorrectly installed pivot rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash. This could decrease the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system, increasing the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

This recall includes the following 2011 models:

• Chrysler 200
• Chrysler 200 Convertible
• Chrysler Town & Country
• Dodge Avenger
• Dodge Caliber
• Dodge Grand Caravan
• Dodge Journey
• Dodge Nitro
• Jeep Compass
• Jeep Liberty
• Jeep Patriot
• Jeep Wrangler

The safety recall is expected to begin in June 2011. At that time, dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and do needed repairs on the steering column pivot, free of charge. For more information on this Chrysler recall, visit safercar.gov.

Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer for Product Liability Lawsuit

Every car accident needs to be investigated to determine if there is a product liability angle to the case. This is important for two reasons:

1. to hold responsible parties accountable for wrongs suffered
2. to have another avenue of recovery (more liable parties increases access to additional compensation)

Product liability claims are complex, requiring diligence and expertise. Pritzker Olsen law firm has a national practice with a record of success handling product liability cases. We have won tens of millions on behalf of people hurt or killed by defective products. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) for information about a Minnesota car accident involving product liability issues.

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If you have been injured in a head on collision or a loved one has been killed in an accident on one of Minnesota’s dangerous highways (Highway 8, U.S. 14), you need legal representation to obtain a measure of justice and maximize your compensation. Pritzker Olsen car accident personal injury and wrongful death lawyers have won tens of millions for accident victims and their families. Call today: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free).

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Head On Collision Wrongful Death Compensation

When someone dies in a Minnesota head on collision due to the negligence of another, the family can recover monetary damages for the head-on collision wrongful death under Minnesota no-fault law and Minnesota’s wrongful death statute, Minnesota Statutes, Section 573.02. Under the MN wrongful death statute, damages are limited to financial loss resulting from the death. Damages may include:

• Reasonable funeral expenses
• Medical expenses
• Loss of potential earnings
• Loss of advice, assistance, comfort, counsel, protection and society

In Minnesota, damages for pain and suffering and emotional stress are not available in a car accident wrongful death case. However, with an experienced attorney, this will not prevent just compensation for the spouse and next of kin.

Head-On Collisions on Rural Two-Lane Highways

Many variables may contribute to rural highway dangers and head on collisions. As rural population and traffic increases, there are usually very few safety improvements made to rural highways to accommodate the additional flow of traffic (e.g., traffic lights, left turn lanes, right turn lanes). Other factors that may contribute to rural highway dangers and head on collisions include:

• speeding
• alcohol use
• more teens and seniors on two-lane roads
• complacent drivers (Drivers may feel safer closer to home and drive inattentively or without a seat belt.)
• road rage (Impatient drivers may attempt to pass slow-moving traffic in an unsafe manner and cause a head on collision and death.)
• blind intersections
• growing congestion

Highway 14, between New Ulm and Rochester, may be the deadliest rural highway in Minnesota. Over the last 20 years, more than 125 people have died on Highway 14.¹ In 2008 the University of Minnesota launched a new interactive website where people can find and view the deadliest roads in Minnesota and the United States.

Highway 8, from Forest Lake to Taylors Falls is another death trap, especially in the Lindstrom area which has over-capacity traffic levels.² Although the number of accidents have dropped in recent years on Highway 8, due to the addition of traffic signals and dedicated right and left turn lanes, every year there several serious and/or fatal accidents.

Minnesota Attorney for Head On Collision Wrongful Death

Minnesota car accident attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named Minnesota Super Lawyers by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. Our attorneys are actively involved in the legal community, frequently speaking on car accident issues, including traumatic brain injury, use of expert witnesses, pain and suffering compensation, presentation of evidence in court and other matters. Attorney Fred Pritzker has also been named a Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyer and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Put our expertise to work for you. Call our toll free number, 1-888-377-8900, or submit our online contact form.

¹ ushighway14.com/
² www.dot.state.mn.us/

When the recall begins, on or about June 17, 2011, GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module at no charge. GM reported that more than 47,00 units are affected by this recall. For more information on this Cadillac recall and other motor vehicle recalls, visit safercar.gov.

Minnesota Car Accident and Product Liability Lawyer

Pritzker Olsen car accident and product liability lawyers have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of people hurt or killed by defective products. Our attorneys have represented accident victims in lawsuits against major manufacturers and car accident claims involving all of the major auto insurers, including Progressive, Geico, Farmers, American Family, State Farm, Liberty Mutual and others.

For more information about a Minnesota car accident lawsuit, call our toll free number 1-888-377-8900 or submit our online consultation form.

This recall involves approximately 52,000 units in the U.S. , 106,000 units globally. The safety recall is scheduled to begin in early July 2011, at which time Toyota dealers will install improved nuts that secure the pinion shaft at no charge. Toyota estimates that the repairs will take about 4 hours.

Minnesota Car Accident Product Liability Lawsuit

Our Minnesota car accident lawyers have a reputation for success in complex product liability lawsuits. Because of our many million-dollar and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts, PritzkerOlsen, P.A. has the resources necessary to take on big business. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) to talk to an attorney.

If the driver does not receive a warning from the tire pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, there is an increased risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more tires underinflated and an increased risk of tire failure that may lead to a crash. Toyota reported that 1,629 units were affected by this recall.

The recall is expected to begin in May 2011. To remedy the situation, dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in compliance with the federal regulation at no charge.

Toyota Car Accident Lawsuit

When a consumer buys a new Toyota, that consumer is trusting Toyota to supply a vehicle that is well-designed and manufactured to the highest standards. All of the recent Toyota recalls undermine that trust and, if an accident occurs due to any defective design or poor quality control, a product liability claim may be pursued against Toyota.

Because product liability lawsuits are complex, it requires a great amount of skill on the part of your Minnesota car accident lawyer to build a winning case. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) for a free consultation about a Toyota car accident lawsuit or submit our contact form. Pritzker Olsen attorneys have handled thousands of accident cases, with a record of success. Read our top settlements.

Our attorneys represent families in car accident wrongful death cases throughout Minnesota, including in the following cities: Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Moorhead, Mankato, Brainerd, Bloomington, Edina, Eagan, Eden Prarie, Apple Valley, Forest Lake, Maple Grove, Fridley, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Stillwater, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Austin, Worthington, Woodbury, North Branch, Maplewood, Golden Valley, Shoreview, Blaine, Anoka, South St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Roseville, St. Cloud, Arden Hills, Brooklyn Park, Forest Lake.

Volvo reported 350 units affected by this recall. Owners will be notified of the recall on or before May 31, 2011. Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack, at no charge, to remedy the situation. For more information see: safercar.gov

Volvo Car Accident Product Liability Lawsuit

When consumers buy new Volvos, they are trusting that the vehicles were designed and manufactured to the highest standards. Volvo recalls undermine that trust and, if an accident occurs due to a defective product or auto design, a product liability claim may be pursued against Volvo.

Product liability lawsuits are complex cases requiring skilled legal representation. Our Minnesota car accident lawyers have decades of experience and a record of success. (Read about our top settlements.) Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

The problems with the reflective devices could lead to reduced visibility of the rear of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011 and, at that time, dealers will replace the rear reflector assemblies at no charge.

Rear End Collision Lawyer

Contrary to popular belief, not every vehicle that rear ends another vehicle is automatically considered liable. If you rear ended a car that did not have proper reflective devices, you may not be at fault. Each rear end collision case needs to be thoroughly investigated to determine liability.

Pritzker Olsen attorneys rigorously investigate every serious accident and they have won millions for people whose loved ones were killed in Minnesota car accidents. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) for a free consultation with a Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer or submit our contact form.