THE IMPORTANCE OF JURY DUTY A friend of ours was recently called for jury duty. Like many people, he is already 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 […]
CAR ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY DRIVER USING PHONE 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. Our car accident lawyers handle these cases frequently. Unfortunately, law enforcement often lets these violations go. Therefore, getting compensation for your injuries is […]
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. We have also represented many teenagers riding in the car with another teenage driver. Don’t […]
AUTO INSURANCE WHEN YOUR CHILD ‘LEAVES THE NEST’ Two of Pam and David’s three children head 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 a car accident. Our lawyers represent college students […]
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. Our lawyers represent law enforcement and road workers hit by a car. However, there is a new law that may help. Minnesota’s Ted Foss Move Over Law was named in […]
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. She was hit by 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 […]
FIREWORKS ACCIDENT INJURIES IN MINNESOTA Summertime, and especially July, is the time for fireworks. There are many events and festivals with large fireworks displays. 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 […]
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. The crash happened just before 6:40 a.m. on Highway 210 in Aitkin County, […]
ACCIDENT BY ELDERLY DRIVER SWERVING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC The Minnesota State Patrol recently released this YouTube Dash-cam video. The video shows an elderly driver who served into oncoming traffic. Not surprisingly he 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 […]
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. Our lawyers represent people injured in that situation. Social Host Liability is the law in Minnesota. In fact, the drinking does not […]
