Bicyclist Hit and Killed by Dump Truck
A bicyclist is defenseless against any motor vehicle, especially a dump truck. As a professional driver, a dump truck driver must drive with more caution and care. The duty of care requires commercial drivers to be alert to the flow of traffic, including motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. Dump truck drivers are to have their mirrors adjusted correctly to facilitate ease of observation.
Pritzker Olsen law firm recently litigated a case where the bicyclist was hit and killed by a commercial truck. Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman obtained a $2,469,339 verdict from a Hennepin County jury on April 14, 2011 in a wrongful death case where a bicyclist was run over by the rear wheels of the trailer of a right-turning semi truck at a busy intersection. The jury found 70% fault on the truck driver and 30% fault on the bicyclist.
The verdict was won due to diligent investigation into the bicycle vs. truck accident. Important documents were obtained from the trucking company. Then Fred and Eric spent hours pouring over the driver’s logs searching for any discrepancies. The attorneys 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.
If a loved one was hit and killed by a dump truck, it is critical to retain an experienced truck accident attorney in order to fight for justice in memory of your loved one. PritzkerOlsen, P.A. offers the individualized attention of a small law firm, with the expertise and experience of a large one. Call 612-338-0202 or 1-800-377-8900 (toll free) for a free consultation about a trucking company lawsuit. If you prefer, you may submit our online contact form.
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