COMPENSATION FOR BIKE RIDER HIT BY CAR What are your rights when a car hit you on your bicycle? Our lawyers have been getting more calls about bike riders being hit by cars. Of course, there are more bikers on the road than ever. Riding a bicycle for transportation is great for your health, not to mention your pocketbook. However, […]
WOMAN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY FOR WOMEN’S ACCIDENT LAWSUIT Do you want a woman lawyer for an accident case? Many people call our office specifically because they want a woman lawyer. Pam Rochlin has been voted a Minnesota Super Lawyer. She has represented hundreds of people in injury accident cases over the last 25 years. Pam has served as President of MN […]
HOW LONG DOES INJURED CHILD HAVE TO SUE FOR ACCIDENT? Our attorneys represent children throughout Minnesota who were injured in an accident. When a parent calls our office to speak with a lawyer, one question is how long the does the child have to sue? What is the time limit or statute of limitations for a child’s lawsuit in Minnesota? […]
INJURY WAIVER TOO MUCH AT HEALTH CLUB – THINK TWICE BEFORE JOINING If you are injured at a health club, can you sue even if you signed a waiver? In many cases the answer is no. Our lawyers recently had the opportunity to read the LifeTime Fitness liability waiver policy. The waiver applies to members, guests, and even people just […]
COMPENSATION FOR GUN SHOT ACCIDENT INJURY Our lawyers represent people injured in a gun accident. Typically, the person who was accidentally shot has medical bills and may need reimbursement for time missed from work. In addition, they might have ongoing health issues or physical limitations. In Minnesota, it is possible to receive compensation for an accidental gunshot injury. Hopefully, the […]
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COMPENSATION WHEN DOG GETS OUT OF YARD AND BIT OR ATTACKED PERSON If a dog gets out of the yard and bites or attacks someone, will the owner’s homeowners insurance still provide coverage? The answer is yes, even though the incident did not occur on their property. Our dog bite lawyers handle these cases every day. In most […]
IS PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT TAXABLE? Is your injury settlement is taxable? Our personal injury lawyers are asked this question often. In many cases, the answer is no – a personal injury settlement is not taxable. IRS Code § 104 excludes from gross income money received in compensation for Personal Injury and Sickness. The intent of the code is that damages […]
SHOULD YOU TALK TO LAWYER BEFORE REPORTING CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM TO INSURANCE? Many people wonder after a car accident if they should talk to a lawyer before the insurance company. The answer to this question mostly depends on the seriousness of the accident. If there is just vehicle damage, there may be no need to talk to a lawyer before […]
ELECTRIC SCOOTER HIT BY CAR – LAWSUIT COMPENSATION LAWYER When a scooter is hit by a car, there can be serious injuries to the rider. Our lawyers have handled many scooter injury cases in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and throughout Minnesota. A University of Minnesota student recently posted this video on the university sub-Reddit. The video shows the student riding an […]
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. They even give you a $5 gift card. The problem is they make you sign a liability waiver. This means you agree that they are not responsible for any […]
