BICYCLE HIT BY CAR IN WINONA MN LAWYER
A Winona boy riding his bike died after being hit by a car Tuesday afternoon. According to Winona Police, the boy crossed Highway 61 and was going up the embankment onto the 650 block of East Lake Boulevard. The car was driven by a 17-year-old girl headed westbound.
Immediately after the bicycle accident, the boy was rushed to Winona Health and then to Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Sadly, died early Wednesday. Winona Police are currently withholding the name of the teenage car driver pending further investigation. According to Winona police, Minnesota State Patrol assisted in reconstructing and investigating the accident. So far, it does not appear that alcohol or speed was a factor in the collision.
There is danger of an accident whenever a bike ride is on the road with cars. The driver of the vehicle may be on a cellphone, texting, distracted, or just not paying attention. Our best MN lawyers represent many bicycle riders and pedestrians hit by a car in Minnesota. When a bicycle is hit by a car, the rider can be seriously injured, including broken bones or a head injury.
Fortunately, there are several insurance benefits available to the rider of a bike hit by a car. This includes No-Fault compensation for medical bills and wage loss. There is also liability insurance for additional compensation, and underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage in some cases.Call us to speak with a lawyer about your Minnesota bike accident with a car. We will explain your rights and make sure you are protected.
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Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin are top rated MN personal injury lawyers with more than 25 years’ experience. We represent the bicycle rider hit by a car, throughout Minnesota. Pam is a former partner at Meshbesher and Spence and is regularly voted a MN super lawyer.
Our lawyers will meet with you to discuss your bike accident at our offices in Edina, Woodbury, St. Louis Park or Minneapolis. An attorney from our office will also come to your home or the hospital in Winona or anywhere in Minnesota.We will meet with you or a family member after a serious bike accident injury from being hit by a car. The consultation with our attorneys is free. In addition, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation.