Teen Killed In Pedestrian-Auto Accident Blocks From School

Pedestrian accidents may be the most devastating of all automobile related accidents, because they involve at least one person on foot, unprotected by a vehicle, seat belts, and airbags. When a car collides with a pedestrian, there is an extremely high potential for serious injury, even death.

While the driver is often to blame when a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, it isn't always the motorists' fault. Pedestrians can also cause accidents. Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Did the driver run a red light? Was the driver speeding? Was the driver distracted? Did the pedestrian wander out into traffic while texting? Could either person have avoided the accident?

A 17-year-old Minnesota boy was struck and killed while crossing a county highway in Minnetonka, just blocks from school. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that around 6:20 a.m., a Nissan Munro traveling westbound hit the teen as he crossed the highway; he was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection when he was hit. The teen died at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not injured.

This tragedy is a good time to reiterate these pedestrian safety tips.

• Cross the street only at intersections or marked crosswalks
• Do not cross in the middle of a street or between cars
• Continuously watch for traffic while crossing the street
• Avoid walking on roads without sidewalks and crosswalks
• Always look both ways before crossing the street – even if it is not a busy intersection
• Do not assume that cars are driving slowly enough for you to cross or for them to stop
• Do not run or dash into the street

The investigation is ongoing. If the motorist is determined to have been at least partially at fault, the family of the deceased teen may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. While a lawsuit may be the furthest thing from the family’s mind in the devastating aftermath, seeking legal counsel and determining one’s rights is crucial. A personal injury attorney can help determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for damages.

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If you are seriously injured or lose a loved one in a pedestrian-auto accident that was not your fault (or, was only partially your fault), you may be able to recover damages for medical bills, loss wages, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of financial support, and funeral expenses. Contact a personal injury attorney who specializes in handling pedestrian accidents. After seeking legal representation, if you are in need help with your short-term financial needs, contact Lawsuit Financial.

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