MORE FATAL CAR ACCIDENT CASES IN MINNESOTA

Does it seem like there have been more fatal car accidents in the news? Here are some sobering statistics from the National Safety Council: Last year, the number of miles driven on Minnesota roads decreased 13.2% compared to the year before. However, the number of people killed in a car crash did not go down. Our car accident lawyers have noticed this as well.

Nationwide, auto accident deaths for the first four months of this year are estimated to be 13,320. This preliminary estimate is up 20% compared to last year and up 16% compared to the year before. Motor-vehicle deaths in April totaled 3,760, a significant increase from last year.

These statistics bear out in Minnesota as well. The number of people killed in a car accident in MN has increased sharply this year. The MN Department of Public Safety has several reasons for this. First, people are speeding more than ever. Most of these fatal crashes were preventable. Someone who has died in a car accident leaves behind a grieving family and friends, whose lives are changed forever. There is just no excuse for driving at such high speed to cause a fatal crash.

CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS WHEN SOMEONE HAS DIED IN A CRASH

If you have lost a loved one in a car crash, call the Rochlin Law Firm for a free consultation. Our car accident lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience making sure surviving family members get appropriate compensation. We will obtain police and Highway Patrol records, and send out our own investigator if necessary. Our lawyers make sure all medical bills are paid, and that your family is provided for to the greatest extent possible. We have offices to meet in Minneapolis, Woodbury and Edina. Our lawyers also make house calls throughout Minnesota.