OUT OF STATE STUDENT HIT BY CAR IN MINNESOTA

Starting college is a big life transition – both for the student and their parents. It is often the first time a child has real independence. However, as parents, we worry about many things – first and foremost our child’s safety. Minnesota has a great college system, with thousands of students coming here from throughout the country and the world. Unfortunately, accidents do happen. The Rochlin Law Firm represents many out-of-state students who have been injured in an accident in Minnesota.

Most of these cases have been car accidents. Sometimes the student is in the car, either driving or a passenger. However, our attorneys have also represented out of state students who were hit by a car in a pedestrian accident.

NO-FAULT INSURANCE FOR PEDESTRIAN HIT BY CAR

Minnesota has a No-Fault auto insurance system. This means that if you are injured in a car accident, you have the right to certain benefits no matter who was at fault. No-Fault insurance applies to everyone, including a student in MN from out of state. There is coverage if you are injured in a car or hit while walking on the street.

It is important to know what your own insurance covers when your child goes away to college. Obviously, if your student comes to MN with a car, you want them to have auto insurance. However, your family auto insurance may provide coverage even if your child doesn’t have a car in Minnesota. For example, if your child is on a bicycle and hit by a car. This is something you can ask your insurance agent about.

If the student is hit by a car while walking or riding a bike, there may be No-Fault coverage from the car that hit them. In most cases, No-Fault car insurance will pay the first $20,000 in medical bills. Of course, if the other driver is at fault, they should also have liability insurance. But, if the other car is uninsured, or doesn’t stop, your family insurance may apply.

INJURY COMPENSATION FROM DRIVER

Your child may also be entitled to compensation from the driver who caused the accident. For example, medical bills may exceed the $20,000 paid by No-Fault insurance. Also, if the injury is serious, there may be long-term problems that warrant additional compensation.

If your college student was injured in a Minnesota car accident, or was hit by a car, call us for a free consultation with an attorney. Our top lawyers have more than 25 years’ experience representing people throughout MN. We will explain the insurance issues to you and make sure your child gets the compensation they are entitled to. Our lawyers only charge based on results. In other words, we never charge anything unless they receive compensation.