Unfortunately, car accidents are common throughout Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there were 488 traffic fatalities in 2021. Speed, drunk driving, and distracted driving caused most of them. We can assume that many other accidents resulted in minor to catastrophic injuries. Minnesota drivers need to know what to do if they […]
Read more...When you have children in the car, selecting the right child seat is critical to keeping them safe. In Minnesota, any child younger than eight or under four feet nine inches must ride in a child passenger safety seat system when traveling in a motor vehicle. Failing to follow these laws can put children at serious […]
Read more...Many children are injured or killed each year in accidents involving unsafe toys. Oftentimes the toys are defective and have been or need to be recalled by the manufacturer due to their risk of harm. The manufacturer may be liable if your child has suffered an injury due to an unsafe toy. Contact our Minneapolis Products […]
Read more...Outside of school and family, sports have a bigger impact on a child’s character and personality than perhaps any other factor. Young athletes look up to their coaches, often idolizing them and trusting them unconditionally. When this trust is betrayed by a coach, doctor, or trusted figure, children and their parents expect someone in authority […]
Read more...Whether a case is settled or tried, there are essentially two types of damages awarded in a personal injury lawsuit: compensatory and punitive. The purpose of compensatory damages is to place the injured party (plaintiff) in the same position monetarily as if the injury had never occurred, and punitive damages are awarded to punish the […]
Read more...We are proud to learn that four of our attorneys have been recognized for their excellence by their peers, and will be celebrated at a Minnesota Lawyer banquet on February 17. (See original announcement.) These four are: Thank you to these attorneys for upholding our long-standing reputation for excellence in the practice of personal injury law. […]
Read more...When another driver hits you in Minnesota, you must prove the car accident was the other driver’s fault before you can receive compensation for your injuries and vehicle damage. Even if fault seems indisputable, an insurance company will consider the following when deciding who caused or how much someone contributed to a collision. The Police […]
Read more...After drafting and sending a demand letter, waiting for the insurance company to respond can be one of the hardest parts of an injury claims process. Insurance companies can take weeks to respond to demand letters and, in some cases, may ignore them altogether. Best Case Scenario In the best-case scenario, the insurance company will […]
Read more...Liability is a significant word in a personal injury case. The challenge in obtaining compensation after a preventable accident is proving that the party who harmed you is legally liable for your injuries. How Liability is Determined Determining liability will depend upon the case’s specifics, but most accidents happen because someone was negligent. Proving a […]
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