Lawsuit Alleges Crosswalk Signal Wasn't Timed Right, Led to Pedestrian's Death

Accidents caused by defective traffic lights and signals result in thousands of auto and pedestrian accidents nationwide, resulting in serious injuries and death. Victims may have the right to seek compensation from all liable parties including government entities. A wrongful death attorney can ensure that the victim’s rights are protected, help determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, loss of income, and other damages related to the accident.

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed alleging a woman was killed because a pedestrian crossing signal wasn’t properly timed and didn’t give her enough time to cross a street.

The incident happened on a December evening in 2013. The lawsuit states that the victim had been on a Metro Transit bus. She got off just north of her stop and started to cross the street when she was hit by an 18-year-old driver. Police said the driver stopped immediately and with several bystanders tried to help the victim. Neither speed nor alcohol appeared were factors in the crash.

In addition to allegations that the crossing signal wasn’t properly timed, the lawsuit states that the area was poorly lit and the crosswalk was improperly maintained, resulting in the pedestrian being stuck and killed. The suit claims the cities of Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County and MnDOT are all responsible for the maintenance, signing and operation of the intersection. The plaintiff seeks more than $50,000 in damages.

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