WHAT IS FULL COVERAGE FOR CAR INSURANCE? Every vehicle is Minnesota is required to have at least a minimum about of insurance to pay for damages if the vehicle is at fault in a car accident.  There are four parts to this required auto insurance in MN: 1. liability (which pays for injury caused to […]

LIABILITY WAIVERS FOR COVID CORONA VIRUS Some states have passed laws restricting or preventing lawsuits related to the spread of Corona Virus, but Minnesota has not. However, we recently heard of a dentist office that makes its patients sign a Corona Virus liability waiver before coming into the dentist’s office.  There is some question of […]

HOW MUCH DOES AN ATTORNEY COST FOR A CAR ACCIDENT INJURY CASE? A person who is injured in a Minnesota car crash can usually hire a lawyer on the basis of a contingent fee – most often a 1/3 contingent fee.  That is how our firm charges in most case. This means that the person […]

MOTORCYCLE CLUBS POPULAR DURING CORONA VIRUS We have several friends who are members of motorcycle clubs in Minnesota. During these times of social distancing, riding with a group is a great way to get outside and be with other people. Of course, because our attorneys represent many people injured in MN motorcycle accidents every year, […]

LAW ENFORCEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK FOR AUTO INSURANCE WHEN THEY PULL A CAR OVER Uninsured drivers are a major problem on Minnesota’s roads. Our lawyers have seen reports that up to 10% of all cars on the road are uninsured. If you are hit by a vehicle that didn’t have insurance, it is like adding […]

TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID CHILD ATV / 4 WHEELER ACCIDENT Many people have an ATV or 4-Wheeler at their cabin or home in Minnesota. Those types of vehicles are natural magnets to attract children. Most every child loves the thrill of driving a 4-Wheeler or ATV when they can steer and decides where it goes, […]

INSURANCE COMPENSATION AFTER CAR ACCIDENT INJURY The compensation you get after a car accident in Minnesota depends on how the crash happened, the extent of your injury from the crash, and the auto insurance available for the vehicles involved in the crash. Even if the accident was your fault, you may be entitled to some […]

BIKE RIDING LAWS – ROAD RULES FOR BICYCLES The State of Minnesota encourages bicycle riding. We have thousands of miles of bike paths, and many city streets have designated bike lanes. With more bikers on the road, however, there is more opportunity for car-bike accidents.  Our lawyers get a number of bicycle accident injury cases […]

INJURED IN GUN ACCIDENT INSURANCE Our lawyers have handled cases in Minnesota where a gun is accidentally discharged and someone is injured.  The injuries in this situation can obviously be serious, with significant medical bills and possibly long term complications. Fortunately, in many cases, the gun-owner’s homeowner’s insurance will usually cover the accident and pay […]

SERIOUS DOG BITE CASES INCREASE DURING CORONA VIRUS  As the number of dog adoptions have increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, so have dog bite injuries, according to recent news reports. In one area, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center saw a 35% increase in dog bite injuries in May compared to last year, according to a […]