COMPENSATION FOR BIKE RIDER HIT BY CAR Our lawyers have been getting more calls about bike riders being hit by cars. Of course, there are more bikers on the road than ever. Riding a bicycle for transportation is great for your health, not to mention your pocketbook. However, when a bike shares the road with a car or truck, […]
WOMAN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY FOR WOMEN’S ACCIDENT LAWSUIT Pam Rochlin has been voted a Minnesota Super Lawyer. She has represented hundreds of people in injury accident cases over the last 25 years. Pam has served as President of MN Women Lawyers, an organization of over 3000 members. She also served on the Board of Governors of MN Association of […]
HOW LONG DOES INJURED CHILD HAVE TO SUE FOR ACCIDENT? Our attorneys represent children throughout Minnesota who were injured in an accident. When a parent calls our office to speak with a lawyer, one questiosn is how long the does the child have to sue? What is the time limit or statute of limitations for a child’s lawsuit in Minnesota? […]
INJURY WAIVER TOO MUCH AT HEALTH CLUB – THINK TWICE BEFORE JOINING Our lawyers recently had the opportunity to read the LifeTime Fitness liability waiver policy. The waiver applies to members, guests, and even people just wanting to tour the facility. They require everyone sign it before coming into the club. We think it is reasonable for an athletic […]
COMPENSATION FOR GUN SHOT ACCIDENT INJURY Our lawyers represent people injured in a gun accident. Typically, the person who was accidentally shot has medical bills and may need reimbursement for time missed from work. In addition, they might have ongoing health issues or physical limitations. In Minnesota, it is possible to receive compensation for an accidental gunshot injury. Hopefully, […]
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COMPENSATION WHEN DOG GETS OUT OF YARD AND BIT OR ATTACKED PERSON If a dog gets out of the yard and bites or attacks someone, will the owner’s homeowners insurance still provide coverage? The answer is yes, even though the incident did not occur on their property. However, to make sure, read your policy and talk to […]
IS PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT TAXABLE? Many people want to know if their settlement is taxable. Our personal injury lawyers are asked this question often. In many cases, the answer is no – a personal injury settlement is not taxable. IRS Code ยง 104 excludes from gross income money received in compensation for Personal Injury and Sickness. The intent of […]
SHOULD YOU TALK TO LAWYER BEFORE REPORTING CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM TO INSURANCE? The answer to this question mostly depends on the seriousness of the accident. If there is just vehicle damage, there may be no need to talk to a lawyer before reporting the claim to your insurance company. Many such cases are simple and can be handled on […]
ELECTRIC SCOOTER HIT BY CAR – LAWSUIT COMPENSATION LAWYER A University of Minnesota student recently posted this video on the university sub-Reddit. The video shows the student riding an electric scooter on University Avenue Southeast and 17th Avenue Southeast. The student acknowledges in the post’s comments that he was responsible for the crash. Fortunately, neither the scooter nor car […]
GET YOUR FLU SHOT AT AN ACTUAL CLINIC NOT A RETAIL STORE LIKE WALGREEN’S OR TARGET It is convenient to get a flu shot at a store like Target or Walgreens. They even give you a $5 gift card. The problem is they make you sign a liability waiver. This means you agree that they are not responsible for […]
