Pedestrian Accident in New Market Township Claims Life of Joseph Norgaard

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 

Minnesota recorded 65 pedestrian fatalities in 2023, marking a slight decrease from 67 deaths in 2022, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety. The state has seen pedestrian deaths fluctuate between 40 and 67 annually over the past decade, with the highest numbers occurring in recent years.

The Department of Public Safety reports that pedestrian crashes typically spike during fall months when daylight hours decrease. Most fatal pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas, with Hennepin and Ramsey counties accounting for approximately half of all pedestrian deaths statewide.

Minnesota’s pedestrian fatality rate stands at 1.1 deaths per 100,000 residents, below the national average of 2.3 per 100,000. The state’s Toward Zero Deaths initiative aims to reduce pedestrian fatalities through infrastructure improvements and public awareness campaigns

“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.

“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced pedestrian attorney.

“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.

“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced pedestrian attorney.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. The family of Joseph Norgaard may be entitled to a wrongful death claim.

“Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident,” Bond said.

An attorney can serve as an advocate, helping guide a family compassionately through this difficult time while protecting their legal rights.

“Insurance companies often try to pressure victims into accepting a quick payout far below the case’s true value,” Bond added. “However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure they are treated with respect and fairly compensated.”

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