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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sadly, motorcycle accidents that cause serious injuries or death are relatively common because many drivers do not understand how to share the road with motorcycles. Sometimes drivers do not look for motorcycles before changing lanes or running a stop sign. Motorcycle...
Head-on collisions are often very serious. Usually, both drivers will be affected because of the nature of the accident. In some cases, car accident fatalities may occur. When one driver causes injuries to another, they must be held responsible through a personal...
Head-on car accidents are often severe. They may cause serious injuries and even death. Our head-on collision injuries attorneys in Minnesota often work with clients who have been injured in a collision and are experiencing a traumatic brain injury, broken bones,...
When most of us think of serious car accidents, we imagine high speed collisions or T-bones at intersections. But did you know that many people are struck and injured in parking lots each year? In fact, parking lot injuries are fairly common. They can happen much more...