Now that warm weather is here, many Minnesotans will be heading out for bike rides around the neighborhood, the park, or to work. Unfortunately, sharing the road between cyclists and drivers can sometimes lead to accidents and injuries. To promote safer roadways and...
Pedestrian Hit by a Drunk Driver? What You Need to Know
While any car accident can be painful and traumatic, some of the most severe car accidents involving pedestrians are caused by drunk drivers. Drunk driving accidents can cause serious injuries and damages – even death, leaving victims struggling to recover physically,...
Top Risk Factors for Semi-Truck Accidents in Minnesota
Semi-truck accidents can be physically and emotionally devastating for the accident victims who suffer life-altering injuries, or the family members of a lost loved one. Being involved in an accident with a negligent commercial driver makes it much more likely that...
Why Semi-Truck Accidents Can Lead to Serious Injuries
Every year, dozens of serious semi-truck accidents occur on roads and highways across Minnesota. Unfortunately, these accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and even fatalities, due to the sheer size and weight of these commercial vehicles. When a semi-truck...
When Are Catastrophic Injuries from Snowmobiling Accidents Most Likely?
Minnesota is a winter wonderland that offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor winter activities, including snowmobiling. While snowmobiling can be a thrilling experience, it can also be dangerous, if not done safely. Every year, there are nearly 300 serious...
Winter Driving Statistics and Safety Tips You Need to Know
Winter driving can be challenging, dangerous, and sometimes deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 1,300 people die in winter weather-related car crashes each year. Minnesota’s winter weather can be very unpredictable,...
Minnesota Ice-Related Car Accident Fatalities
Often when we hear of a fatal car crash due to icy roads, it is considered a tragic accident with nobody to blame but mother nature. While this may be the case for many car accidents, it does not apply to cases where the surviving driver was acting recklessly or with...
What Is the Difference between Punitive and Compensatory Damages?
The distinction of punitive damages versus compensatory damages can be confusing for accident victims, especially when trying to determine which types of expenses fall into each category. Here’s more on special compensatory vs. punitive damages and how you may be able...
Should I Accept the Insurance Company’s First Offer for a Car Accident?
Car accidents often lead to unexpected injuries, and those injuries come with expenses. If you were recently in an accident caused by another party, you may have already been contacted by their insurance company. In many cases the insurance company will quickly offer...
Seat Belt Laws In Minnesota
It’s common knowledge that wearing a seat belt is the safest thing we can all do as vehicle occupants. They drastically cut down on injuries due to accidents, and those who are injured while wearing a seat belt have less severe injuries than those who don’t wear one....
Where Should I Receive Medical Attention After an Accident?
Often times the primary purpose of a personal injury case is to address the cost of treating your injuries, as well as addressing lost wages and the other consequences of your injury, such as pain and suffering. One of the ways to prove your case is through your...
How Dash Cams Can Impact Your Accident Claim
Did you have the forethought to install a dash cam in your vehicle before getting in your recent car accident? According to Minnesota dash cam laws, it may provide valuable evidence that can help you win a personal injury case. Here’s how your Minnesota personal...
How Does Minnesota’s Good Faith Law Affect Your Car Accident Insurance Claim?
After a car accident with an uninsured driver, or when you are the victim of a hit and run, you may need to file a claim with your own insurance company to recoup the money you’ve spent on accident-related expenses. We all hope that our insurance will be there when we...
Left Turns: The Greatest Cause of Motorcycle Accidents?
Most motorcycle riders are aware that they won’t come away unscathed from an auto accident. They are careful to avoid traffic laws and drive defensively. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances are completely out of the motorcycle rider’s control, and they end up...
I Am the Victim of a “Hit and Run” Accident – What Should I Do?
Victims of hit and run car accidents often wonder how their insurance company will handle the accident and whether they will be able to receive compensation for their injuries. Without the other party present at the accident scene, how should you proceed? Here’s what...
Car Accident Guide: What to Do If You’ve Just Had A Car Accident
Sadly, it’s an all-too-common scenario: you’ve just had a car accident caused by another driver, and you’re injured, scared, and feeling lost. Since you want to be smart about handling the aftermath of your accident, you wonder whether there’s a step-by-step guide on...
What Do Personal Injury Cases That Settle Have in Common?
Many personal injury clients would prefer to settle their case, but it’s not wise to take any old settlement offer. Their attorney must negotiate a favorable settlement to ensure all your accident-related expenses are covered. Here’s what goes into settling a personal...
Injuries Sustained During Summer Jet Ski Accidents
If there’s one thing Minnesotans know how to do, it’s how to have fun in the summer. With our cold winter weather, most of us want to get out and experience nature as soon as the temperatures start to rise. For many of us that means spending time on the lake. From...