DON’T LET INSURANCE COMPANY BLAME THE WEATHER Our lawyers frequently handle claims for people injured in weather-related car accidents. The insurance company often says that the collision was unavoidable because of the weather, so they should not have to pay. For example, slippery roads, unexpected ice, etc. In other words, it’s not the fault of their driver … blame […]
I AM BEING SUED FOR A CAR ACCIDENT, DO I NEED MY OWN LAWYER? Our attorneys represent people who are injured in a Minnesota auto accident. We only represent people injured because of the other driver’s fault. However, we recently had a call from someone who caused a car accident. They were being sued for property damage (damage to […]
ACTIVITY LIABILITY WAIVER SPORTS INJURY WAIVER RELEASE Our three children are in a variety of activities at school and extra curricularly. Therefore, I am often ‘required’ to sign a Release of Liability. Signing a release is often part of the registration process for kids in school activities. I say required because many schools, clubs, and other organizations require you […]
MENINGITIS INFECTION MN LAWYER The Rochlin Law Firm, Ltd. is currently taking cases for people injured in the meningitis outbreak associated with epidural steroid injections for back pain. As reported, the bad steroids were produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). So far, 5 cases of meningitis have been confirmed in Minnesota. In total, more than 200 people […]
DON’T SIGN WAIVERS At a recent meeting with other attorneys, I was surprised to find out many of them didn’t know that liability waivers are enforced in Minnesota. They are! Waivers are often on the front page of forms that you sign. In many cases, there are printing in bold. They can be used for activities, transportation, and the […]
TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS USED IN INSURANCE CLAIM – MN LAWYER Technology can be both helpful — and scary. There was an interesting article recently in the StarTribune about police use of unmanned aerial drones. Drones were initially used to revolutionize modern warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan. In North Dakota, the police used an unmanned drone to […]
NEW POLITICAL APP Our personal injury lawyers are fascinated by new technology. We are particularly interested in medical developments and car accident advancements. Of course, new trial presentation technology as well. But technology continues to amaze in so many areas. Just yesterday we heard of a new app that tells the user which super PACS are funding a particular […]
WHAT ARE PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND WHY SHOULD ANYONE HAVE TO PAY THEM? Our civil justice system holds individuals and corporations accountable for their conduct. In most cases, if a party accidentally injures another person or damages property, they pay compensation. The idea is to compensate the injured person for the losses he or she sustained. ‘If you break it, […]
COURT SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT We are firm believers in the American Justice system. The American rule of law and judicial system help protect our freedom and distinguishes our country from many others. In fact, rule of law is crucial to our safety and prosperity. This includes many ways to protect property and lives, and settle disputes. A primary focus […]
IS MY COLLEGE CHILD COVERED UNDER MY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE? Imagine these real-life nightmare scenarios involving your college-age child: (Our car accident lawyers have encountered several cases like these): 1. Your daughter is walking with friends on campus. While crossing the street, she is struck and badly injured by a speeding vehicle. She incurs significant medical bills, but the careless […]
