DRUNK DRIVER OF CAR CAUSES ACCIDENT INJURES PASSENGER – LAWYER
Three people were injured in a Saturday afternoon rollover crash between Spicer and New London, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Alcohol was a factor in the accident.
According to the crash report, a 1999 Toyota Camry, was southbound on state Highway 23. Unfortunately, the vehicle suddenly lost control and went into the northbound lanes. The Camry entered the east ditch, rolled and landed partially in the lane of traffic.
The driver suffered non-life-threatening-injuries, as did a passenger. However, both were transported to Carris Health-Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Another passenger who suffered non-life-threatening injuries was transported to North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.
According to the State Patrol, all occupants were wearing their seat belts. That likely saved their lives. Our car accident lawyers have seen many cases where people are ejected through the front window because they were not wearing seatbelts. Even if those people survive, their injuries are often terrible.
LAWYERS FOR CAR ACCIDENT PASSENGER INJURED
At the Rochlin Law Firm, our lawyers represent passengers in a car accident or motorcycle accident where their driver was at fault. Unfortunately, quite of few cases involve the driver being drunk or intoxicated. You should of course avoid getting in a car if the driver has been drinking. However, in many cases, the passenger doesn’t know the driver isn’t safe to drive. A passenger injured in a car accident still has rights when the driver is drunk and gets in an accident.
As a starting point, the passenger is entitled to No-Fault compensation for medical bills and wage loss. In addition, even if it was a one-car accident, the injured passenger may be entitled to additional compensation if the driver was at fault. When the drunk driver injures a passenger, his insurance is responsible. There may be additional insurance from the passenger’s own policy.
If you have been injured in a car accident where you were a passenger and the driver was intoxicated or drunk, call us for a free consultation with a top MN lawyer. Our attorneys have more than 25 years of experience. We successfully represent car accident injury victims throughout Minnesota. A top lawyer will answer your questions and make sure you get the insurance compensation you are entitled to.