RUNNER HIT BY CAR CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED
You would think that running outside is a safe activity, especially if you are on a designated running path. In most cases that is true. However, over the last few years, our Minnesota personal injury lawyers have represented several runners who were hit by a car. We recently represented a runner who was hit by a car on a designated running path. (In that case, the car actually jumped the curb and hit our client running on the path.)
When a car hits a runner or other pedestrian on the street or a path, the injuries can be serious. The rules of the road require walkers and runners to move the same direction as traffic. However, this does not apply on an off-road running path. Several of our cases have involved a runner being hit from behind. Many cases occur when someone is running across an intersection and a districted driver doesn’t stop at a stop sign.
In most cases where a car hits someone running, the driver was distracted. Sometimes the driver is making a turn and looks one way but not the other. Our lawyers have also had cases where the driver just doesn’t stop for a stop sign and hit the person running.
LAWYER FOR HIT BY CAR WHILE RUNNING – MN INJURY ATTORNEYS
Running outside is great exercise. Running is good for both your physical and mental health. It can also be a social activity and there are many great organizations for runners in Minnesota.
If you are hit by a car while running, call us and speak with a lawyer to learn about your rights. You may be entitled to compensation from the driver that hit you, and even your own auto insurance. You have rights even if it is a hit and run. Our Minnesota personal injury attorneys have more than 25 years’ experience helping people recover full compensation after an accident. This includes medical bills, lost wages, and more. The initial consultation with a lawyer is free. Further, we will never charge anything unless you receive compensation.