TRUCK DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL CAUSES CRASH INJURY Truck drivers have been in the news lately for driving when drowsy or tired. A tragic example is the recent crash of a Wal-Mart truck into a car that actor/comedian Tracy Morgan was riding in. Here is a link to a drowsy driving prevention website. This site explains that the only […]
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT INJURY REDUCED WITH HELMET USE Our lawyers represent people injured in a motorcycle accident in Minnesota. In most cases, it’s after a motorcycle is hit by a car that was not paying attention. A publication from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides some helpful information about motorcycle accident injury and prevention. Here are some of the highlights: […]
SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN MN NOT SO SMALL – CAR CRASH VEHICLE DAMAGE Minnesota’s Conciliation Court has increased the maximum claim amount to $15,000, and it is scheduled to go up further in the future. That is good news for consumers. Conciliation court has two important advantages to regular court. First, you don’t need to hire an attorney for conciliation […]
DOG INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT Calling all Dog Lovers! Usually, our attorneys represent people injured in a car crash. But what if your pet was hurt in the accident as well? One of our lawyer colleagues is handling a case that highlights the frustrations and difficulties when your pet is injured in an accident. The client’s beloved dog was badly […]
PAM ROCHLIN ELECTED 2014 – 2015 PRESIDENT OF MN WOMEN LAWYERS Congratulations to Pam Rochlin on being elected President of Minnesota Women Lawyers. Pam has been an active member of Minnesota Women Lawyers for many years. As many know, she has served on the board of MN Women Lawyers, and in officer positions. However, she also contributes in less recognized […]
SWIMMING POOL INJURY FROM CHEMICALS CAN BE PREVENTED Swimming and other water activities are fun and excellent ways to get exercise. Americans swim hundreds of millions of times in pools, oceans, lakes, rivers, and hot tubs/spas each year. Most people have a safe and healthy time enjoying the water. However, our experienced lawyers have represented many people injured in a […]
GET MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT MEDICAL INSURANCE BEFORE YOU RIDE IN MINNESOTA The grey skies are going to have to clear up eventually. When the weather does finally turn, we know our motorcycle loving friends will be putting on a happy face. (We’re referencing a song from an old movie.) Everyone is looking forward to getting back on their bikes. Here is […]
PASSENGER INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Motorcycles are fun and a great way to get around. Unfortunately, they can also result in serious injuries if the biker is not careful or, more often, when another car on the road fails to see the bike. Our Minnesota personal injury lawyers represent motorcycle passengers injured in an accident because of […]
MAIL CARRIERS ARE EXPOSED TO MANY HAZARDS Our lawyers recently settled a case for a Minnesota Post Office mail carrier. He was injured while walking up the steps of a house to deliver mail. A step gave way, so the carrier fell through the step and injured his leg. These were cement steps. They looked a little crumbly, like you […]
CAR CRASH WITH NO AUTO INSURANCE, REVOKED DRIVERS LICENSE One of our lawyers recently met with a new client in Albert Lea MN. She is a schoolteacher who was on her way to work when another car took a curve too fast on an icy day. The other driver lost control of his car and crashed into her. Unfortunately, the […]
