CAR ACCIDENT WITH STOLEN CAR POLICE CHASE MINNEAPOLIS – WHO PAYS FOR DAMAGE?
WCCO news recently reported that police are searching for two male suspects after an allegedly stolen vehicle led to a crash in south Minneapolis . According to police, around 2:45 a.m. officers spotted a stolen vehicle around Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street. A pursuit began, during which a Metro Transit bus hit the stolen vehicle. Another car was also hit during this time. Our car accident lawyers have been involved in several cases like this.
The stolen vehicle ended up crashing at Nicollet Avenue and 35th Street. It landed upside down on someone’s front lawn. There were three people in the car. A female was taken into custody while two males fled on foot.
The driver of the bus and the driver of the car suffered minor injuries after being hit by the stolen vehicle.
Our attorneys represent people injured in a Minneapolis Car Accident. We have helped several people injured by a stolen vehicle or a police chase. Unfortunately, there is often no insurance for the damage caused by the stolen vehicle. This is obviously a very frustrating situation for the victim. However, the victim does have some rights.
INSURANCE WHEN HIT BY CAR POLICE CHASING
First, if you are hit by a stolen car and your car is damaged, your auto insurance will pay for the repair or replacement costs if you have collision coverage. Also, if you were injured in the car crash, or even as a pedestrian, your auto insurance will pay a portion of your medical bills and lost wages. In addition, you may be entitled to compensation through your uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage comes with every auto insurance policy in Minnesota.
If you are in a car accident with a stolen car in Minneapolis or anywhere in Minnesota, please call us and speak with an attorney about your rights. The consultation is free. Further, we never charge anything unless you are compensated for your injuries. A lawyer will explain the insurance issues and make sure you are as fully compensated as possible.