HOVERBOARD AND OTHER TOYS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO CHILDREN There have been many reports recently of people being injured on a Hoverboard. In fact, 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 […]
HIT BY CAR WHILE CROSSING THE STREET – MN INJURY LAWYERS What should you do if you were hit by a car while crossing the street? Our attorneys frequently 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 […]
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, Instagram, 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. No matter what […]
SEMI TRUCK DRIVER CRASHED BECAUSE DRIVING TOO FAST FOR ROAD CONDITIONS What should you do if you are hit by a truck that was driving too fast? 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 […]
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 ourselves […]
TEENAGE DRIVER CAR ACCIDENT – PREVENTION What do you do if your teenage child is in a car accident, and how can you prevent it? 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 […]
INSURANCE SETTLEMENT AFTER CAR TOTALED MAY NOT PAY OFF LOAN BALANCE What if you can’t pay off your car loan after a car accident? Sometimes, the loan is more than the value of the car. Then what do you do? A car accident, even if no one is injured, is an annoying and frustrating experience. The first issue that often […]
CAR INSURANCE SURVIVORS’ BENEFITS WHEN FAMILY MEMBER KILLED IN MN AUTO ACCIDENT What rights does the family have when someone is killed in a car 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 […]
DOES CAR INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASE BECAUSE OF NO-FAULT CLAIM? Do your insurance rates go up if you make an auto insurance claim? It depends on if you were at fault in the accident. Minnesota is a ‘No-Fault‘ state. This means that if you are injured in a car accident, YOUR AUTO INSURANCE must pay your initial medical bills and lost […]
INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT NOT WEARING SEAT BELT – MN LAWYER What happens if you were not wearing a seatbelt in a car accident? Today’s Star Tribune newspaper reported a tragic four-car pileup. The crash happened along Interstate 94 near Albertville. One person was killed, and four others were injured. Our car accident lawyers represent people injured in these types […]
