DO YOU NEED A LAWYER IF THE INSURANCE COMANY OFFERS THEIR POLICY LIMITS? The answer to this question depends on the situation. In other words, sometimes yes and sometimes no. The Rochlin Law Firm gets called with this question pretty frequently. It is alwas a good idea to at least talk to a lawyer before agreeing to anything. Before agreeing […]
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE REAR ENDED AND THE OTHER PERSON DROVE OFF If another car hits you and runs off, first try to get their license plate number. As least, write down the make and model of their car. Then call the police. But don’t chase after them. It is not worth the risk. Do your best to […]
DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT INSURANCE COVERAGE – LAWYER’S VIEW What insurance should you have and how much do you need? Our lawyers deal with insurance issues all day every day, so we have some opinions. Of course, most people need the basics: auto, home and life. But how much insurance coverage do you need and are there other kinds […]
PROVING LOST INCOME FOR PEOPLE PAID ON COMMISSION After an accident injury, you may be entitled to reimbursement of lost income. But how do you prove the amount if you are paid on commission? Our personal injury lawyers deal with this issue frequently. If the accident was someone else’s fault, their insurance must pay compenation for your lost wages, among […]
CAN DRIVER BE CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR CAR ACCIDENT DEATH? Reckless driving is a serious and dangerous problem. Innocent people can be killed. Our car accident lawyers handle many tragic car accident cases involving drunk drivers, road rage, excessive speeding, and more. Is there a point at which the law treats a fatal car crash as murder rather than an […]
COMPENSATION FOR LEVEL 4 DOG BITE – LAWYERS Most of the dog bite cases our lawyers handle are rated level 4 or 5 by doctors. This means there is at least one deep puncture that has caused significant damage. For example, there will be a laceration requiring stiches or a bone fracture. This level of dog bite injury is serious […]
MOTORCYCLE WITH NO INSURANCE HIT BY CAR – WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Out motorcycle accident lawyers handle cases throughout Minnesota. Unfortunately, we sometimes see cases where the motorcycle is not insured and gets hit by a car. Does the motorcycle rider still have rights even if he doesn’t have insurance The answer is yes. If the car was at fault, […]
DOES A DOG HAVE TO BITE YOU BEFORE YOU CAN SUE DOG OWNER? Can you sue the dog owner if their dog injures you but does not bite you? The answer in Minnesota is yes. The law in Minnesota holds the dog owner responsible for any injury caused by their dog. In other words, the dog does not have to […]
FELL ON SOMEONE’S PROPERTY ARE THEY RESPONSIBLE? Is the property owner always responsible when someone falls or is injured on their property? The answer is “no,” not always. Dave Ramsey likes to warn people to use LLCs for property to protect their assets. He says, “in case someone gets drunk and falls off your porch and sues you.” Some property […]
WHAT IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INSURANCE IN MULTI CAR CRASH? What can you do if there are multiple cars damaged by one car at fault and that car doesn’t have enough insurance? Our car accident lawyers have had this issue come up several times recently. Many auto insurance policies come with $25,000 or less of property damage coverage. (In […]
