It’s that time of year again when you wonder where the summer has gone. Cooler temperatures linger longer in the morning and set in earlier at night; and the excitement of going back-to-school is in the air. Even if you’re only watching the school activities from your front porch or from your car, back-to-school days...Read More
To save time, money and a lot of stress, personal injury victims rely on mediation to help reach a settlement with an insurance company. Mediation is not a court proceeding and no judge is involved in the settlement negotiations. Instead, both parties choose a neutral person trained in resolving legal conflicts. Mediation is a voluntary...Read More
Riding a motorcycle is one of the most thrilling activities for avid bikers. But, it’s also dangerous. Riding itself isn’t dangerous, of course—it’s automobile drivers who most often cause problems when they don’t see you. While you can’t control what drivers do, you can ride defensively to avoid being hit by other negligent drivers. The...Read More
As spring approaches, bikers are anxious to get back on the road under the warm, blue skies. Unfortunately, as the number of motorcyclists increases on the highways, the number of accidents does as well. Drivers of larger vehicles—who are not used to watching out for cyclists after a long winter—become careless when changing lanes, passing...Read More
The year 2016 witnessed the highest number of pedestrian deaths in Minnesota in a quarter century. Sixty-one people lost their lives to irresponsible drivers last year. This is an increase over 2015, which saw 41 pedestrians killed, and a steep increase over 2014, which saw the lowest number of pedestrian deaths in decades: 17. The...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
As the summer comes to an end, many Minnesotans feel the pressure. Soon, the days will get cooler and, before we know it, there will be snow. It’s best to get everything done while we still can. That means outdoor home repairs, yard work, picnics and pool parties. And for some of us, that means...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
The snow is falling. Deep freezes are in our future. It is safe to say that winter in Minnesota is finally here to stay. While many people are rejoicing (it is Minnesota, after all), others are bemoaning the situation. And here’s why: Improper handling of snowy and icy conditions could lead to slip-and-fall accidents. Those...Read More
