INJURED AFTER BAR OVERSERVED YOU. CAN YOU SUE THE BAR? Can you sue a bar that overserved you? When our lawyers sue a bar, it is usually because they overserved a customer who injured another person. Often it is a drunk driver car crash, but we have also had many assault cases. Those cases seem pretty straightforward. We must prove […]
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE OFFERED $1,000 ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL BILLS Progressive Insurance will sometimes offer their customers a $1,000 advance payment after a car accident injury. The money goes directly to the customer. Why do they do this? Progressive says the purpose is to help their customers with medical bills. Many people are confused by this. Why doesn’t Progressive just pay […]
SEMI TRUCK CAR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION Our car accident lawyers have handled many cases involving a semi-truck. In most cases, investigation shows that the accident could have been avoided. A truck driver is a professional and should have extensive training. Further, because their vehicle is so big and heavy, they must always be extra careful. Any crash will result in serious […]
DOGS SHOULD BE KEPT ON LEASH OUTSIDE We recently saw this internet post discussing the need to leash your dog when you take it outside. Other than an off-leash dog park, this is always good advice. The purpose of the article was actually to discuss dog safety. Without a leash, a dog may run into the road and get hit […]
FASTER RECOVERY AFTER ACCIDENT INJURY WHEN NOT LONELY Do you want help a family member or friend who was injured in an accident? People injured in an accident have a more difficult recovery when they are recovering alone. Recovery goes much easier with help and companionship from friends and family. A recent article in Medical News today explains this in […]
STOP AT LINE BEFORE STOP SIGN The requirement in Minnesota is to stop AT a stop sign or the marked line before it. Minnesota State Statute 169.30 spells out this law. The only exception is when being directed by the police. In other words, don’t roll forward to the actual intersection. Our car accident lawyers handle many cases where this […]
AUTO HIJACKINGS AN INCREASING PROBLEM Our attorneys have recently been getting calls about car jacking incidents in Minnesota. We have 25 years’ experience taking calls from thousands of people in car accidents. However, only this year have we started getting calls about carjack incidents. The problem is not limited to Minneapolis. We have also been hearing from people car-jacked in […]
CAR ACCIDENT INJURY – WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS? What are your rights after a car accident? Our lawyers get calls every day from people injured in an auto accident. Unfortunately, Minnesota law is a bit confusing when it comes to insurance issues and compensation. The concept of being in a ‘No-Fault‘ state is particularly confusing. No-Fault does not mean it […]
FELL AT GAS PUMP – INJURY COMPENSATION It is surprising how many gas station injury cases our lawyers have had. In most cases, someone slipped and fell, usually on ice around the gas pump. However, there are other situations causing people to fall at a gas station. For example, because of slippery oil that was spilled, or tripping on a […]
DO I HAVE TO SUE DOG OWNER AFTER DOG BITE ATTACK? Homeowners insurance for a dog bite is a good thing. Many cases our dog bite lawyers handle involve someone being bit by a dog they know. And often, the dog is owned by a neighbor or friend. Sometimes, it is a family member’s dog, e.g. uncle or cousin. Unfortunately, […]
