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, […]
CAR ACCIDENT INJURY FROM AIRBAG Air bags save lives and prevent many injuries. There is little doubt about that. Our car accident lawyers have represented hundreds of people in bad crashes who benefited from an airbag deployment. However, the airbag itself can often cause an injury. You can be seriously injured from an airbag after a car accident. An airbag […]
INJURED IN ACCIDENT, DOES MEDICARE PAY MEDICAL BILLS? Our personal injury lawyers handle many cases for people on Medicare. There is a misconception that Medicare won’t pay medical expenses for an accident if you have an injury case. That is not true. Medicare pays medical bills even if you have a potential accident case. However, the insurance issues can get […]
INJURED IN ACCIDENT PREEXISTING CONDITION WORSE Can there still be a case when the injured person had a prior injury or condition? Our accident attorneys are frequently asked this question. The answer is yes if the accident made it worse. Our personal injury lawyers often have cases where a client reinjures something in an accident. The injury may be to […]
OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDITION OF BAD PARKING LOT Can you sue the owner of a parking lot if you fall? Our lawyers frequently handle cases against parking lot owners. These are always difficult cases. However, the injury from falling in a parking lot can be serious. There may be significant medical bills, time off from work, and other repercussions. You […]
ADVOCATE FOR LOVED ONE IN HOSPITAL OR REHAB FACILITY Medical care is very good at most Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics. However, the doctors and staff are busy and must be efficient. The truth is, patient outcomes are better if a friend or family member is present and advocating. For one thing, someone with a serious injury or illness may have […]
