St. Cloud, Minnesota, residents diagnosed with ovarian cancer after prolonged use of talc-based personal hygiene products may have grounds to pursue a product liability lawsuit. Thousands of lawsuits allege that manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, failed to adequately warn consumers about potential cancer risks. Many of these cases are part of nationwide litigation involving Johnson […]
Read more...Minnesota workers exposed to toxic substances on the job may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent third party in addition to pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. Under Minn. Stat. § 176.061, injured employees can pursue claims against legally responsible parties other than their employers. Toxic exposure can involve asbestos, industrial chemicals, […]
Read more...When people picture a ribcage, what most often comes to mind is the rib bones, within which sit the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys. Between these bones, however, are vital muscles that assist with breathing and movement. These are the intercostal muscles. As with any other muscle in the body, the intercostal muscles can […]
Read more...The Stone Arch Bridge crosses the Mississippi River near St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis. Built as a railroad bridge in the 1800s, it was later converted into a pedestrian and bicycle path. Today, cyclists, pedestrians, commuters, and tourists share the bridge. That mix of traffic can lead to collisions and falls. If you are injured, […]
Read more...Minnesota has thousands of miles of highways connecting the Twin Cities, smaller communities, and rural areas across the state. While some roads experience more serious crashes than others, identifying a definitive list of the “deadliest highway stretches” is not as simple as looking at the number of accidents. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) maintains […]
Read more...Open Streets events allow people to walk, bike, shop, eat, and take part in activities along streets that are closed or limited to vehicle traffic. With large crowds and many activities in one area, accidents can still happen. Your legal options if you get injured at Open Streets in Minneapolis, MN, depend on how the […]
Read more...If you were injured at Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota, you may have a premises liability claim if a dangerous property condition caused your accident. However, being injured at a shopping mall does not automatically make the property owner or a store responsible. You generally must show that negligence contributed to your injuries. Below are […]
Read more...Minnesota is a no-fault state for car accidents. This means that your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage generally pays qualifying accident-related medical expenses first, regardless of who caused the crash. However, you may still be able to recover compensation from the at-fault party if your injuries are serious enough. Even when you have a […]
Read more...If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for the losses caused by the accident. In personal injury cases, this compensation is commonly referred to as “damages.” Two important categories of damages are special damages and general damages. The primary difference between special damages vs. general damages […]
Read more...A night at the Orpheum Theatre is supposed to be memorable for all the right reasons. Unfortunately, accidents can happen even at some of Minneapolis’s most iconic venues. When an injury occurs at a theatre, victims may be left wondering what happened, who is responsible, and whether they have the right to seek compensation. Medical […]
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