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.

In an accident involving product liability, you have legal recourse against the manufacturer. Our lawyers currently handle Toyota Car Accidents. We offer aggressive, ethical litigation. Contact a lawyer for your Toyota Car Accident at 612-362-0000 and maximize your settlement with Toyota and the insurance companies.

Toyota Recall List

January 21, 2010 Toyota recalled more than 4 million vehicles due to problems with a sticking accelerator pedal. The models recalled include:

• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

The recall did not include any Lexus or Scion vehicles. It also does not include any of the following models at this time: Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, and Camry hybrids.

Toyota Recall Lawyer

You may think in the case of an accident due to a recall-related issue you will be taken care of, but that is not necessarily the case. The company will usually offer a minimum settlement hoping the majority of the people will accept it to avoid litigation.

If you have had a Toyota car accident due to a sticking accelerator pedal, you will still have to prove that the accident was due to the defective accelerator pedal rather than driver negligence or error. It will take expert representation to prove your case and obtain the best possible settlement for you.

Terry, Slane & Ruohonen is a premier personal injury law firm.

• We have decades of combined experience handling car accident-related personal injury cases.
• Our partners graduated with honors and / or Magna Cum Laude from esteemed law schools.
• Our partners are consistently named Minnesota Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only 5% of all personal injury lawyers in the state.
• Our partners are frequent speakers on various subjects associated with personal injury law and litigation.
• We have extensive trial experience. If an acceptable settlement cannot be obtained, we will gladly take the case to trial for you.

Toyota Recall Car Accident Lawyer

By hiring an experienced lawyer for your Toyota Car Accident, you will ensure that your rights will be protected and that you will receive fair compensation for your pain and suffering. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our contact form.

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The accident occurred at the railway yard located at NE 37th Street and East River Road. They were dropping off loaded cars at a customer facility.

Emergency crews were called to the scene. Lundy was pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by a wife and three children.

The Minneapolis Police Department was assisting at the scene. It is not clear what caused the car to derail. No one else was injured.

Minneapolis Third Party Liability Attorney

Work accident cases can be very complex. A lawsuit cannot be brought against the employer. But if an accident occurs at another location, a third party liability claim is one way to pursue compensation for an injury or wrongful death. Steven Terry, Chuck Slane, and Rich Ruohonen have decades of combined experience handling difficult wrongful death claims. Contact us at 612-362-0000. We will do all of the paperwork, negotiate with the insurance companies, and file your claim.

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.

A 2005 Dodge Caravan, driven by Donald Larson, 67, of Detroit Lakes, crossed the center line on Hwy 34 and crashed head-on into a 2001 Chrysler being driven by Keli Krensing, 34, of Fergus Falls, on Christmas Eve night.

The Krensing family was traveling east on Hwy 34 when the fatal crash occurred, claiming the life of Robert W. Krensing, 34. The family members injured were:

• Keli A. Krensing, 34
• Allison P. Krensing, 11
• Kaitlyn M. Krensing 7
• Myia K. Krensing 3

Donald Larson, the driver of the van, was not injured.

The incident report from the Minnesota State Patrol stated the accident time as 5:30 p.m. The crash occurred about 15 miles west of Park Rapids, under icy conditions. Becker County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol were working the scene together.

Minneapolis Wrongful Death Attorney
Any time of year a fatality is saddening; but on Christmas Eve, it is tragic. While there is nothing that can replace the loss of a loved one, receiving the compensation you deserve from the person responsible for your loved one’s death can help with funeral expenses, make up for lost income, and ease other financial burdens.

The Minneapolis Wrongful Death Attorneys of Terry, Slane & Ruohonen are here to help you fight for the compensation you deserve from those responsible for the unnecessary death of your loved one. Contact us at 612-362-0000.

The accident happened at 11:45 p.m. on Saturday night. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that a Toyota Tundra, driven by Connie Stroud, 42, of Minneapolis, was going the wrong way on the 49th Ave. Ramp on northbound I-94 and hit a Toyota Sienna mini van head on. Yia Vang, 33, also of Minneapolis, was driving the van and suffered minor injuries.

All of the Vang children were in the van with their parents. Their names are Alex, Lucky, Michelle, Jackie, and Kelly. They range in age from 10 years old down to 3 years old. The four younger children all suffered minor injuries. all the injured were taken to North Memorial Hospital.

The accident is still under investigation. It has not been determined, yet, whether alcohol played a part in the accident. Although on the evening news, State Patrol Captain Matt Langer said that the driver was intoxicated.

Minneapolis Wrongful Death Lawyer

In 1949, Minnesota was the first state to include a cause of action for the wrongful death of an unborn child. In Minnesota, to bring an action for the wrongful death of an unborn child, it is necessary to:

• prove the standard elements of wrongful death
  • a human death occurred
  • that death was due to negligence on the part of another
  • financial loss was suffered by the beneficiaries due to the Minnesota wrongful death
• additionally, must show that the fetus was viable (able to live outside the womb)

In a wrongful death claim, it is vital to have an attorney with extensive experience. Our Minneapolis Wrongful Death attorneys are skilled, aggressive litigators with the ability to establish fault and prove liability in complex cases. Contact Steven Terry, Chuck Slane, or Rich Ruohonen at 612-362-0000.

Minneapolis Police were tracking the man because he was suspected of being involved in a property crimes ring. The man became aware that he was being followed and fled in a stolen car.

Richfield Police assisted the Minneapolis Police on the ground and the State Patrol helicopter helped with tracking from the air. After the car exited Diamond Lake Road, the driver headed through South Minneapolis to 46th and Portland. At that point, the driver crashed into a fourth car. He abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot, but was captured in the 4600 block of Portland Avenue.

Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents can be scary under normal circumstances. The fear is multiplied in chase-crash scenarios. Our Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyers will work tirelessly to represent personal injury victims. We will negotiate with the insurance companies, do all of the paperwork, and file your claim. Call 612-362-0000 or contact us online.

Rebecca Cruzen, 43, was walking east on 46th Street toward Hiawatha. She was walking on the sidewalk, crossing the driveway of the bus station at 6:30 a.m., as a Metro Transit bus, also eastbound on 46th Street, made a left turn into the station and hit her.

CPR was performed at the scene. Ms. Cruzen was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, where she died at 7:45 p.m. She was kept on life support until her organs could be donated.

The bus driver will undergo standard drug and alcohol testing. He has been employed with Metro Transit nearly 8 years. The bus will also be inspected to determine if all the mechanical components were working properly.

The accident is under investigation. The State Patrol hopes the video footage from the bus and the light-rail platform will help in the investigation.

Minneapolis Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrian accidents are terrible tragedies. The victims suffer physically, emotionally, and financially. It is not necessary to carry the burden alone. Contact a Minneapolis Pedestrian Accident Lawyer at 612-362-0000. We will investigate the accident, access all of the insurance policies available, handle all of the paperwork, and file your claim. That will allow you to concentrate on healing. Our partners have years of experience and a reputation for excellent settlements.

The man suffered a leg injury. He was conscious and talking at the time he was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.

The transit system closed down for an hour and they used buses to transport passengers. Accident protocol is for the train conductor to be tested for drugs and alcohol.

Minneapolis Pedestrian Injury Attorney

Our Minneapolis Pedestrian Injury Attorneys are skilled, ethical litigators. We will seek justice in your pedestrian accident case. Our partners have once again been named Minnesota Super Lawyers by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine. Call 612-362-0000 or contact us.

According to court records, Babaca was a passenger in her husband’s vehicle being driven on Highway 8. Her husband attempted to pass a vehicle, in a legal passing zone. A truck pulled out onto the highway into his path causing an immediate collision.

Ms. Babaca had to be extricated by emergency personnel. It is on record that she suffered a left radial arm fracture requiring open reduction internal fixation with the use of a plate and 6 screws. The fracture caused a mild radial nerve injury resulting in ongoing pain. She also sustained a shoulder soft tissue injury on the same side.

The record reflects that Babaca incurred approximately $100,000 in medical bills and wage loss, most of which were paid by no-fault. The defendant offered $85,000 to settle this case prior to trial. The offer was declined by Babaca and Ruohonen, sending the case to trial. (Sabina Babaca v. Adam’s Automotive, Inc., David Adams and Erie Insurance Exchange, Case No. 08 CV 23)

The defendant’s insurance company, Erie Insurance, hired an accident reconstruction expert to testify at trial. Court records show that during cross examination, Ruohonen was able to get the following strategic admissions from this expert:

• that Mr. Babaca was not speeding at the time of the collision
• that by the time Adams pulled out it was too late for Mr. Babaca to stop to avoid the collision
• that Mr. Adam’s was not fully in the lane upon impact (demonstrating Mr. Adams had just pulled out at the time of the collision)

Rich Ruohonen, with co-counsel Mark Yira of Yira Law Offices, pointed out numerous different medical records, photographs of bruising, and other injury evidence supporting ongoing pain. Additionally, the doctor who did the initial surgery at Eau Claire Hospital, Dr. Leland Meyer, and an ongoing pain management doctor, Dr. Paul Biewen, testified on behalf of Ms. Babaca.

It is on record that the jury found 75% fault on Adams and 25% fault on Mr. Babaca. The jury awarded $80,723.71 in past medical expenses, $19,440 in past wages, $80,000 in past pain and suffering, and $36,800 in future medical expenses. The total verdict was $216,163.71. Erie Insurance paid $162,122.7 (75% of the verdict) plus an additional amount for costs and interest owed.

The total paid was approximately double the final offer made by Erie Insurance prior to trial. This is believed to be one of the largest Plaintiff’s verdicts in Barron County, Wisconsin in several years.

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