CAR ACCIDENT OUT OF STATE What happens if you are in a car accident out-of-state? Our lawyers get this question frequently. If you are injured in a car accident out of state, the insurance and legal issues can be complicated. In general, the laws of the state you were in will apply to your case. However, if your car is […]
CAR REQUIRED TO STOP AT CROSSWALK Here is the Minnesota Crosswalk Law for cars and pedestrians. Minnesota Statute Sec. 169.21, Subd. 2. Rights in absence of signal. (a) Where traffic-control signals are not in place or in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk […]
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS WITH BIG STORM COMING The weather service is predicting up to 24 inches of snow within the next two days.Minnesota has not seen that much snow at one time in many years.In fact, the traffic warning is that the roads will be impassable.In other words, people shouldn’t be driving at all.We’ll see if this storm is […]
A GOOD TIME TO GET YOUR BIKE TUNED UP The worst of winter looks to be behind us. Yes, there will still be more snow. But we should be done with sub-zero temperatures. In other words, Spring is around the corner. Minnesota is great for bikers. In fact, there are trails and bike lanes everywhere. If you are planning […]
HOW TO TALK TO DOCTORS FOR BEST RESULTS Our lawyers exclusively handle injury cases. Of course, that means many of our clients have regular interaction with doctors and other providers. Doctors make notes ‘chart notes’ of every patient appointment. When we work to prove our client’s case, the doctors’ notes and opinions are often crucial. People sometimes think that our […]
HOW MUCH IS FAIR COMPENSATION FOR INJURY? Mark Twain was once asked, ‘what is the value of an arm?’ His response: ‘Your arm or mine?’ Our injury lawyers wrestle with this question every day. Someone injured in an accident because of another person’s negligence is entitled to compensation. As a starting point, medical bills must be paid. It is like […]
AMBULANCE SERVICE EVOLUTION AND APPRECIATION If you are injured in a car accident, an ambulance comes. The ambulance is staffed with trained first responders and advanced equipment. In many cases, it is literally a life saver. However, ambulance service was not always sophisticated as it is today. In fact, for many years, ambulance services were for transportation only. The […]
SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT INSURANCE Minnesota snowmobile riders should be happy this year. There is plenty of snow, and the temperatures are mostly moderate. The last few seasons have been pretty sparse, so this is welcome news. If you are going to live through Minnesota winters, you should try to enjoy some of the activities. Snowmobiling is definitely a favorite for many […]
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DOG IF YOU SUE FOR DOG BITE? Most people love dogs. Of course, most dogs love people. Unfortunately, dogs also sometimes attack people. Our dog bite lawyers have represented hundreds of people who were bitten and seriously injury by a dog. In most cases, we don’t know why the dog attacked. Yes, the dog is provoked […]
ROAD RAGE CRASH CASES Our car accident lawyers handle many cases caused by distracted driving or driver error. However, we occasionally get calls from people about road rage incidents. Road rage is dangerous and can lead to a deadly situation. It is risky for those involved, and anyone near them on the road. Road rage is a serious problem […]
