DON’T SIGN LIABILITY RELEASE FOR YOUR CHILD

DON’T SIGN LIABILITY WAIVER FOR YOUR CHILD Parents are often asked to sign liability waivers for their child’s activities. Should you sign a liability waiver for your child? In many cases, the answer is no. Back to school means forms for parents to sign. Many of these are permission forms for an activity or trip. When the forms are for […]

No Fault Insurance PIP Stacking

WHAT IS PIP STACKING IN A MN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY? What is No-Fault Insurance Stacking? Basically, it is additional insurance you can buy if you own multiple vehicles. Our attorneys recently worked on a case where a client in a car accident needed neck surgery. Unfortunately, she did not have health insurance to pay her medical bills. She came to […]

Drowsy Truck Drivers Cause Accidents

TRUCK DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL CAUSES CRASH INJURY Truck drivers have been in the news lately for driving when drowsy or tired. A tragic example is the recent crash of a Wal-Mart truck into a car that actor/comedian Tracy Morgan was riding in. Here is a link to a drowsy driving prevention website. This site explains that the only […]

Motorcycle Accident Helmet Safety Information

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT INJURY REDUCED WITH HELMET USE Our lawyers represent people injured in a motorcycle accident in Minnesota. In most cases, it’s after a motorcycle is hit by a car that was not paying attention. A publication from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides some helpful information about motorcycle accident injury and prevention. Here are some of the highlights: […]

Minnesota Conciliation Court Claim Limits to Increase

SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN MN NOT SO SMALL – CAR CRASH VEHICLE DAMAGE Minnesota’s Conciliation Court has increased the maximum claim amount to $15,000, and it is scheduled to go up further in the future. That is good news for consumers. Conciliation court has two important advantages to regular court. First, you don’t need to hire an attorney for conciliation […]

Dog Injured In MN Car Accident

DOG INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT Calling all Dog Lovers! Usually, our attorneys represent people injured in a car crash. But what if your pet was hurt in the accident as well? One of our lawyer colleagues is handling a case that highlights the frustrations and difficulties when your pet is injured in an accident. The client’s beloved dog was badly […]

Pam Rochlin Named President of Minnesota Women Lawyers

PAM ROCHLIN ELECTED 2014 – 2015 PRESIDENT OF MN WOMEN LAWYERS Congratulations to Pam Rochlin on being elected President of Minnesota Women Lawyers. Pam has been an active member of Minnesota Women Lawyers for many years. As many know, she has served on the board of MN Women Lawyers, and in officer positions. However, she also contributes in less recognized […]

Swimming Pool Accidents and Injuries in MN

SWIMMING POOL INJURY FROM CHEMICALS CAN BE PREVENTED Swimming and other water activities are fun and excellent ways to get exercise. Americans swim hundreds of millions of times in pools, oceans, lakes, rivers, and hot tubs/spas each year. Most people have a safe and healthy time enjoying the water. However, our experienced lawyers have represented many people injured in a […]