Injured on Vacation? Injuries to Tourists Can Lead to Complications When it comes to personal injuries, the law that applies to an accident is typically local. Minnesota law applies to an accident in Minnesota in most cases, regardless of where the parties come from. If you are injured on vacation, that can make things difficult....Read More
If you’ve been injured in an accident because someone was driving drowsy, you know that falling asleep at the wheel is just as dangerous as driving drunk. Yet every year, people fall asleep while driving, leading to property damage, personal injury, and even death. How many people drive drowsy? It’s difficult to know just how...Read More
Each year, an average of 6 million car accidents occur in the United States. Some of these accidents result in at-fault drivers claiming a sudden medical emergency as the cause. In Minnesota, the emergency situation doctrine helps define liability for these specific cases. What Is a Sudden Medical Emergency Claim? A sudden medical emergency is...Read More
Kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, and stores are stocked with Halloween candy. It’s Fall in Minnesota, and as the weather starts to cool down, that word—fall—can take on another, more painful meaning. That’s because slip-and-fall injuries tend to be very common this time of year. To help you and your...Read More
Warmer weather not only brings us BBQs and days at the beach, it also delivers an increase in personal injuries. Beginning in May and extending through August, Emergency Rooms nationwide experience about an 18 percent increase in patients seeking treatment for injuries. What makes summer so risky? On the Road Whether it’s motorcycling, boating, or...Read More
If you’ve been injured in an accident, there is a lot of misinformation out there about your options. Insurance companies perpetuate myths about personal injury victims. Then, politicians seize on the false narrative that everyone is faking just to take advantage of “the system.” In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Most accident...Read More
Car accidents increase during the winter months due to harsh driving conditions and an increased number of drivers on the roads for the holidays. Avoid becoming another winter auto accident statistic by learning these top tips for winter driving safety. Our Top 10 Winter Driving Safety Tips Stop car accidents before they happen by following...Read More
Sometimes accidents are so severe that they leave car accident victims with no choice: They are simply taken to the hospital without having to make the decision for themselves. Most of the time, however, accident victims are left with a serious decision to make. Should they put the accident behind them and proceed as normal?...Read More
In the driest possible terms, Minnesota uses a modified comparative fault standard in determining whether a victim of negligence can collect damages. If you are hurt in a car accident, the terminology involved is not important. What matters to you is how you will pay for medical care, lost wages and other costs? How will...Read More
A successful car accident lawsuit requires thorough investigation and a dedication to capturing all the necessary details. You can help your lawyer in the process by providing the following information as soon as possible after the accident. 8 Things to Tell Your Lawyer As Soon As Possible After an Accident Be sure to share these...Read More
