LIFETIME FITNESS INJURY WAIVER TOO MUCH -THINK TWICE BEFORE JOINING Our lawyers recently had the unfortunate opportunity to read the LifeTime liability waiver policy. The waiver applies to members, guests, and even people just wanting to tour the facility. We would expect a liability waiver for an athletic club to include things like injuring yourself […]
COMPENSATION FOR GUN SHOT ACCIDENT INJURY Our lawyers have received an increasing number of calls over the last few years from people who have been injured in a gun accident. Typically, the person who was accidentally shot has medical bills they need paid, and may also be looking for reimbursement for time missed from work […]
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COMPENSATION WHEN DOG GETS OUT OF YARD AND BIT OR ATTACKED PERSON If your dog gets out of the yard and bites or attacks someone, your homeowners insurance will still provide coverage even though the incident did not occur on your property. However, it is best to read your policy talk to your […]
IS PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT TAXABLE? In many cases, the answer to this question is no – a personal injury settlement is not taxable. IRS Code § 104 excludes from gross income those monies received in compensation for Personal Injury and Sickness. The intent of the code is that damages received from an injury are a replacement […]
SHOULD YOU TALK TO LAWYER BEFORE REPORTING CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM TO INSURANCE? The answer to this question really depends on the seriousness of the accident. In many cases where there is just vehicle damage, there is no reason to talk to a lawyer before reporting the claim to the insurance company. However, if you have […]
ELECTRIC SCOOTER HIT BY CAR – BE CAREFUL OUT THERE A University of Minnesota student posted this video on the university sub-Reddit earlier this week. The video shows the student riding an electric scooter on the University Avenue Southeast and 17th Avenue Southeast near campus without the right of way when a car strikes him. […]
GET YOUR FLU SHOT AT AN ACTUAL CLINIC NOT A RETAIL STORE LIKE WALGREEN’S OR TARGET It is convenient to get a flu shot at a store like Target or Walgreens – plus they often give you a $5 gift card. The problem is that they make you sign a liability waiver. This means you […]
FATAL ACCIDENT WHEN TRUCK REAR ENDED CAR The Minnesota State Patrol reported today that a dump truck slammed into a group of cars on Highway 55 in Rosemount, killing two people in one of the vehicles. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 12:20 p.m. at the intersection with Doyle Path, where a […]
HOW TO HELP FRIEND AFTER SERIOUS INJURY ACCIDENT Family and friends of someone who has been seriously injured want to do the right thing and help. An attorney in our office recently came across a book called How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, by Letty Cottin Pogrebin. Our MN lawyers have […]
COMPENSATION FOR INJURY – MEDICAL BILLS, WAGE LOSS, MORE Our lawyers are often asked if someone injured can sue the person that injured them and if it’s worth it. The answer, of course, is that it depends on the situation. Sometimes, just because you can sue doesn’t mean that you should. However, if you are […]
