Minneapolis Drunk Driver Accident Lawyer
Recovered Millions for Victims of Drunk Drivers
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Drunk drivers are more numerous than you think. The NHTSA has reported that three out of every five Americans will be personally touched by an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives. According to the statistics, that means if you have two siblings you or someone in your family will be involved in a crash caused by a drunk driver.

The attorneys at Terry, Slane & Ruohonen are concerned by these statistics. That is why we support MADD MN every year, do public service announcements, and fight for justice for our clients who have suffered an injury due to a drunk driver’s irresponsible behavior.

Drunk Driver Accidents: Take a Stand

At an early age, kids are being pressured to drink — from the media and their peers. Parents may have a tendency to be relieved that it is only drinking. The kids get the message that drinking is an acceptable behavior. Alcohol is a drug and it kills more young people than all the other illicit drugs combined. (National Institute on Drug Abuse) It is time to find solutions to this distressing problem plaguing our society.

Drunk Driver Accidents: Make an Effort

There are things that can be done to help raise awareness about drunk driving in your community.

• Sobriety Checkpoint Volunteer – handout literature and provide snacks for the officers working the checkpoint
• Get Involved with a Designated Driver Program – publicize your local designated driver program and recruit businesses to help implement it
• Get Involved with MADD MN – volunteer to help with events or help with fundraising
• Community Clean Up – look for ways to eliminate alcohol advertising in your community

Minneapolis Drunk Driver Accident Lawyer

Our Drunk Driver Accident Lawyers have handled many drunk driving accident cases and have recovered millions for victims of drunk driving accidents. Contact Terry, Slane & Ruohonen today about your drunk driver accident injury at 612-362-0000.

A Minneapolis resident, Jolene M. Vassallo, 34, is in critical condition after being struck by a deputy sheriff in Brooklyn Park.

The accident occurred at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of 93rd Avenue N. and W. Broadway. Minnesota State Patrol reported that Deputy Jason L. Majeski was driving his 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe east on 93rd Avenue, responding to a call, when he broadsided the 2004 Hyundai Elantra being driven by Ms. Vassallo. On impact, the Hyundai spun into a 2004 Honda Pilot going west on 93rd Avenue. The Honda was driven by Jackson Ziah, 48, of Maple Grove.

Jolene M. Vassallo, the driver of the Hyundai, was taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, in critical condition. Jackson Ziah, the driver of the Honda, suffered minor injuries. A passenger in Ziah’s car, Ethel R. Kpakah, 38, of Brooklyn Park, was treated and released from North Memorial. Officer Majeski was also treated and released from North Memorial.

According to the State Patrol website, Majeski was responding to a call and had his emergency lights on. The color of the signal lights at the time of the crash is still under investigation.

Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyer

In the event of any serious injury, it is vital to retain a personal injury attorney so that your rights are protected. The sooner an attorney is hired, the sooner the investigation and preservation of information starts. Eye witnesses need to be interviewed, photographs taken, and records requested.

Our Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyers have decades of combined experience with excellent results. Contact Steven Terry, Chuck Slane, or Rich Ruohonen at 612-362-0000. We will do all of the paperwork, handle the insurance companies, and file your claim.