Waivers — what you may not know.

DON’T SIGN WAIVERS Many people, even lawyers, don’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 purchase of goods. Our accident injury lawyers run into waivers frequently. When you […]

When Technology Intersects with Privacy:

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 assist […]

Interesting New Political App!

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. Now, with AI, we are seeing new developments every day. But technology continues to amaze in so many areas. Just yesterday we heard of a new app that tells […]

Should there be a limit on punitive damage awards?

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, you […]

An update on the Minnesota Judicial System

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 of […]

Making sure your college-age child is covered under your automobile insurance policy.

IS MY COLLEGE CHILD COVERED UNDER MY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE? Is your college student covered under your auto insurance policy?  It is important to know the answer to this question. 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 […]

You’re In A Car Accident? Now What Do You Do?

WHAT TO DO AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT Your actions immediately following a car crash can affect your health, safety, and legal rights. Our Minnesota personal injury attorneys have successfully handled hundreds of auto accident injury claims for over 25 years. This is our advice on what you should do after a collision: Turn off your vehicle. You don’t know the […]