THE IMPORTANCE OF JURY DUTY A friend of ours was recently called for jury duty.Like many people, he is a busy at work and at home. In other words, he does not really have the time. However, he is going to serve because he knows that a jury trial is an important Constitutional right.Therefore, the obligation to serve on a […]
CAR ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY DRIVER USING PHONE Here is another video to share with your kids about using a phone while driving. Of course, it applies to adults too. Driving while using a cell phone is a serious hazard for everyone on the road and has resulted in many crashes and injuries. It is also against the law. Many cars […]
TALK TO YOUR TEENAGE DRIVER ABOUT NOT TEXTING WHILE DRIVING Here is a very important video message that can save lives. Please watch it with your teenage drivers. Our car accident lawyers frequently represent people in MN injured by a teenager texting while driving or driving recklessly. We have also represented many teenagers riding in the car with another teenage […]
AUTO INSURANCE WHEN YOUR CHILD ‘LEAVES THE NEST’ Two of Pam and David’s three children heading off to college this fall. Therefore, we thought it time to remind parents with similar-aged children the importance of checking your automobile insurance policy. You should make sure your ‘adult’ children are fully covered for car accidents. Of course, many college-age kids don’t own […]
MOVE OVER FOR FLASHING LIGHTS AND ROAD WORKERS Emergency responders working on the shoulder of the road have got your back. Do you have theirs? Many people don’t. However, there is a new law that may help. Minnesota’s Ted Foss Move Over Lawwas named in honor of the State Patrol trooper who was killed on the job in 2000. […]
AUTO ACCIDENT FATALITY RESULTS IN GIFT OF LIFE TO OTHERS The West Central Tribune reported today about a woman who was on life support after a Monday car crash with a semi-truck. This crash occurred in rural Dakota County Minnesota. The woman’s husband and 1-year-old daughter had already died.Unfortunately, the woman was later declared brain dead Wednesday night at Regions […]
FIREWORKS ACCIDENT INJURIES IN MINNESOTA Summertime, and especially July, is the time for fireworks. Many events have large fireworks displays at their festivals. Of course, most cities have a fireworks display on the Fourth of July. Also, many people like to set off their own personal fireworks at their house or a nearby park. There is a thrill that goes […]
AUTO ACCIDENT ONE CAR CRASH INVOLVED ALCOHOL The Minnesota State Patrol just released limited information about a McGregor auto accident. In that case, a driver lost control of his vehicle with tragic results. Alcohol is said to have been a factor in this deadly rollover crash Saturday morning in Aitkin County. The crash happened just before 6:40 a.m. on Highway […]
ACCIDENT BY ELDERLY DRIVER SWERVING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC The Minnesota State Patrol recently released this YouTube Dash-cam video. The video shows an elderly man driving who served into oncoming traffic and nearly caused a serious auto accident. According to the State Patrol trooper, the senior citizen driver initially refused to even believe he had done anything wrong. In fact, he […]
HOMEOWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES AND DAMAGE AFTER ALLOWING UNDERAGE DRINKING If a homeowner allows minors to drink on their property, the homeowner is responsible. This means the homeowner can be sued when an underage drinker injures someone.Social Host Liability is the law in Minnesota. In fact, the drinking does not even have to occur at someone’s home. A person over […]
