Texting and Driving
Cell phones are an integral part of our lives. In fact, some statistics show that there are more cell phone subscribers than registered vehicles. The urgent question is, How dangerous and deadly is it to operate the two at the same time? Many studies are starting to show that dialing and texting are the most dangerous activities to do while driving, leading to more accidents than even drunk driving. Nineteen states, including Minnesota, have banned text messaging for all drivers. A study was conducted at Virginia Tech between 2005 and 2007. The study monitored 203 drivers, as they covered about 3 ...
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer: Bodily Injury Claim
A bodily injury claim is basically the same as a personal injury claim. Personal injury law is the area of civil law focused on obtaining compensation for personal injury resulting from the negligence of another party. A personal injury attorney will initially attempt to negotiate a settlement with the opposing party or their insurance company. If a settlement cannot be agreed upon, and if the attorney believes the case to be strong, the case may proceed to trial. Minnesota liability laws have established the basic duty of all drivers is the duty of ordinary or reasonable care. The essential question asked ...
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer: Tinnitus
There are approximately 2 million people, in the U.S., who suffer from tinnitus and have applied for disability based on tinnitus alone; some due to airbags deploying. Many people find it debilitating because it is hard to sleep, concentrate, read, or interact with people. Some people even suffer clinical depression as a result of tinnitus. Each person has their own tolerance level. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the presence of sound in the head when no external sound is present. Tinnitus can be discontinuous or perpetual, in one ear or both ears. The volume can range from low, annoying tones to high-intensity, ...
MN Car Accident Lawsuit: Is it right for me?
Many people wonder whether they should call an attorney about their car accident. There is no set answer. You will have to weigh the benefits of filing a car accident claim. Do not take too long; evidence needs to be gathered and memories become inaccurate with time. In the meantime, do not sign any insurance papers and refrain from talking to the authorities any further. Evaluate Your Car Accident These ideas should help you assess your car accident and determine whether you want to speak to a legal professional. If you have any of these questions, you may want to seek legal guidance: Are ...
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys
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We focus our practice on personal injury cases only - car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, brain injuries, spinal injuries, wrongful death, and dog bites to name a few. Since we focus on one area of the law, we have developed an expertise that allows us to give the best representation possible.
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Latest Blog Posts
Video Surveillance Equipment – Drive Cam
When a commercial fleet partners with a video surveillance equipment company, the commercial fleets are reporting a 40 percent reduction in insurance claims which has led to a 30 percent reduction in insurance premiums. Most importantly video surveillance equipment saves lives by improving the way people drive. About Video Surveillance Equipment Video surveillance equipment offers a behavior-based... [Read more]
Graco Recall on Strollers – Product Liability
On January 20, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Graco Children’s Products, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately until the remedy is provided, which is a free protective cover repair kit. The kit is available by calling Graco at 1-800-345-4109. Name of Product: Graco’s... [Read more]
Minnesota Semi Truck Accident: Theories of Fault
There are many things that can go wrong to cause a semi truck accident. If you have been in an accident with a semi truck, it is important that you protect yourself by hiring an experienced lawyer to handle the investigation. There is extensive evidence that must be preserved, analyzed, and compiled into a comprehensive, compelling case. Theories of Fault in a Semi Truck Accident These are areas that... [Read more]
Perspective on ATRF Hellholes ® from a Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer
The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) released its 8th Annual report documenting what they refer to as “litigation abuses” in order to identify areas where they feel justice does not prevail and then to provide ideas on how to bring balance and accuracy back to the judicial system in these areas. They refer to the litigation abuses as Judicial Hellholes®. They claim that in certain... [Read more]
Football Concussions and Brain Injury
There is no such thing as a mild traumatic brain injury. Even the least severe brain injury can have devastating effects — slurring of words, blurred vision, depression, and memory disorders. This is being supported by the recent data released on professional football concussions and eventual memory disorder or dementia. For years the league has minimized or denied statistics compiled by others showing... [Read more]
Minnesota: A Model for Medical Malpractice Suits
Tort reform is not the answer. It will not lower health insurance rates. It will not lower health care costs. It will not reduce doctors’ premiums. Rather, it will penalize the most critically injured patients. Furthermore, it will reduce the pressure on medical professionals to avoid careless medical errors. The focus should be on reducing the number of medical errors. Currently in the United... [Read more]
Tort Reform: Not the Fix for Health Care System
In an effort to shift the blame for our country’s health care crisis away from private insurers and onto the legal system, proponents of tort reform say there are three reasons for the surge in health care expenses: defensive medicine frivolous lawsuits high malpractice insurance premiums driving doctors out of business The Truth of the Matter: Defensive Medicine Does Not Increase Health Care... [Read more]
Minneapolis is the Safest City in America, says Forbes.com
Minneapolis came in as the safest city on the Forbes.com top 10 list. Forbes.com looked at the 40 largest metropolitan areas and used 2008 statistics from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and a number of different government agencies in determining the rankings. Minneapolis was in the top 10 in all four categories. Minneapolis tops our list of America’s... [Read more]
McDonald’s Coffee Case: Lawsuit Verdict Defended
Liebeck v. McDonald’s, “The McDonald’s Coffee Case”, has been widely misreported and misunderstood. The jury’s award was for $200,000 in compensatory damages and $2.7 million for punitive damages (equal to only 2 days of McDonald’s coffee sales). Punitive damages were allowed because McDonalds’ conduct was deemed reckless, callous, and willful. Stella Liebeck... [Read more]
Hennepin Minneapolis Bike Box and Bike Lane
In 1980, Hennepin and 1st Avenue were converted to one-way streets in an effort to minimize air pollution downtown. Now that car emissions have been improved, Hennepin and 1st Avenue are reverting back to two-way streets to save downtown businesses by making it easier to get to the business of your choice — no more going around the block ad nauseum. Along with the change in traffic flow, bike lanes... [Read more]
