STATE PATROL CAR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RECONSTRUCTION TAKES A LONG TIME Why does it take so long to get a State Patrol or police car accident report? Waiting for a police report or State Patrol crash report can be frustrating. Our car accident attorneys often have to wait for the reports, just like the crash victims. The Duluth New Tribune recently […]
ATV ACCIDENT OWNER RESPONSIBLE We recently received a call from a former client who had co-signed a loan for a friend to buy an ATV. Unfortunately, when he co-signed for the loan, his name ended up on the title. His friend was driving the ATV and killed someone in an accident. This former client now has a serious problem. Our […]
CAR ACCIDENT ON ICY ROADS IN MINNESOTA Minnesota state troopers were busy late Friday and early Saturday, the Star Tribune reported. Troopers responded to more than 260 car crashes on icy and snowy roads across the state in a 24-hour period. People were injured in 33 of those crashes, a State Patrol spokeswoman said via e-mail. Our lawyers handle auto […]
WHY YOUR AUTO INSURANCE PAYS YOUR MEDICAL BILLS WHEN YOU WERE NOT AT FAULT Many people understandably think if a car accident is not their fault, their auto insurance shouldn’t have to pay. However, Minnesota is a ‘No-Fault’ state. That means every person’s auto insurance pays their own medical bills. Your insurance will pay up to $20,000 no matter which […]
BAD LIGHTING AT CONSTRUCTION SITE CAUSES TRIP FALL INJURY We have a cousin who was recently injured while walking near a construction site. She had been at a Thanksgiving dinner and decided to take her dogs for a walk when she got home. Long story short, she tripped and fell and broke a bone in her foot. She was walking […]
PENALTY FOR DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE NEEDS TO BE ENFORCED Our car accident lawyers frequently get cases where the vehicle that caused the crash doesn’t have insurance. It is a serious problem on the roads. Driving without insurance is against the law. It is a misdemeanor in Minnesota. The statute is Minn.Stat. Section 169.797. (There is also a separate law and […]
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Falling asleep at the wheel can cause a major car accident. The National Sleep Foundation wants to bring heightened awareness to the danger of driving while sleep deprived. As part of their effort, they have declared November 5-12 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Drowsy drivers are responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually from falling […]
EMERGENCY ROOM OR URGENT CARE AFTER AUTO ACCIDENT? Our car accident lawyers represent people in a crash who went to urgent care or the emergency room. Of course, in some situations, you have to go the ER immediately. However, sometimes our lawyers are asked if you should get checked out at urgent care or the ER after a car accident. […]
DEALING WITH MEDICAL BILLING OFFICE AFTER ACCIDENT INJURY People often require medical treatment after being injured in a car accident. Fortunately, Minnesota has great doctors, clinics and hospitals to provide first class care. Unfortunately, the medical bills and insurance issues can be complicated and difficult to sort out. This is particularly true after an accident injury. Making sure the accident […]
DON’T TAKE MONEY FROM PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT After a car accident, there are several issues you must deal with. For example, getting your car fixed or medical treatment. However, when the other driver is insured by Progressive Insurance, you have an extra issue. You have to be careful when you talk to a Progressive insurance adjuster. Progressive […]
