I HAVE NO AUTO INSURANCE – CAN I STILL GET CAR ACCIDENT COMPENSATION WHEN OTHER DRIVER AT FAULT? Our lawyers frequently get calls from people who were injured in a MN car accident that was not their fault, but they did not have insurance on their own car. The first question is basically, how much trouble am I in? […]
NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT TO STOP UNINSURED DRIVERS Starting January 1, 2016, the State of Minnesota will require people to show proof of insurance before registering a car. Previously, you only had to say you had insurance. Now you’ll have to show proof before you can register your car in MN. Our car accident lawyers are pleased to see […]
HOVERBOARD AND OTHER TOYS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO CHILDREN There have been many reports recently of people being injured on a Hoverboard. One of our children recently purchased a Hoverboard, so we appreciate the danger. However, Hoverboards are not the only toy that can cause injury. There have been many cases where a defective toy or other product has […]
HIT BY CAR WHILE CROSSING THE STREET – MN INJURY LAWYERS Our attorneys represent people who are injured while walking on the road or crossing the street. The most tragic cases happen when someone is crossing the street in the crosswalk and a distracted car driver doesn’t stop. When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the injuries are […]
IS IT OK TO POST ABOUT MY ACCIDENT ON FACEBOOK OR SOCIAL MEDIA? Our personal injury lawyers are often asked if it’s OK to discuss your accident case on Facebook or other social media. The answer, at least for a Minnesota accident, is no. Our attorneys warn clients to stay off social media during their case. The insurance company […]
SEMI TRUCK DRIVER CRASHED BECAUSE DRIVING TOO FAST FOR ROAD CONDITIONS WCCO recently reported a truck accident that could have resulted in serious injuries. The accident occurred on Westbound Interstate 94 in Brooklyn Center. The highway had to be shut down Thursday afternoon after a crash involving the semi-truck driving too fast on the highway. Our truck accident […]
DON’T SIGN LIABILITY WAIVERS, SERIOUSLY Our family usually gets our flu shots at a Target store quick clinic. This year, when we were filling out the electronic forms, we noticed something new. There was a liability waiver for Target and the clinic for anything that could go wrong with the flu shot. They wanted us to sign it for […]
TEENAGE DRIVER CAR ACCIDENT – PREVENTION A recent Yahoo Parenting article discussed the dangers of drugs, drinking, bullying, and crime among teenagers. However, the No. 1 cause of death for teens is motor-vehicle crashes. Yes, the reality is that more than 2,600 young adults aged 15 to 19 years old were involved in a fatal car accident in one […]
INSURANCE SETTLEMENT AFTER CAR TOTALED MAY NOT PAY OFF LOAN BALANCE A car accident, even if no one is injured, is an annoying and frustrating experience. The first issue that often comes up after an auto collision is the repair or replacement of your car. Generally, things will go pretty smoothly if there is insurance and the car can […]
CAR INSURANCE SURVIVORS’ BENEFITS WHEN FAMILY MEMBER KILLED IN MN AUTO ACCIDENT The safety features in cars are constantly improving. Nonetheless, we sadly continue to get cases every year where people are killed in a car accident. When our attorneys first meet with the family in this tragic situation, we explain the insurance issues. The family is often surprised […]
