Going to a bar is a great way to have fun, let off steam, and meet up with friends. Sadly, a good time can sometimes end poorly, especially when alcohol is involved. Dozens of people die from alcohol-impaired driving accidents in Minnesota each year, and thousands more are injured. To reduce the number of injuries […]
If you were injured while at work, or are suffering from a work-related illness, you may be confused and not know what to do. You think your employer should pay for your medical bills and lost wages, but don’t know how to go about collecting for your injuries and lost wages. Here are some frequently […]
According to the American Veterinarian Medical Association, nearly 4.5 million dog bites happen in the US each year. [1] That’s a staggering dog bit statistic. What happens if you or a loved one is bitten by a dog in Minnesota? Here’s a look at the owner-liable law in MN. – 347.22 DAMAGES, OWNER LIABLE. “If […]
Car accidents happen every day. Sometimes they are minor, and the damage is minimal but an injury due to a car accident can range from minor to devastating. Injuries from a car accident are considered personal injuries and a personal injury lawyer can guide you after an accident. Here are four important things for every […]
Wrongful death occurs when someone dies as the result of someone else’s actions – such as neglect, violence, or carelessness. The following list includes the possible actions that can lead to wrongful death. Neglect – harm caused by someone else’s action Drowning – A parent or caregiver who does not pay attention to young children […]
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that gives monthly payments to people with disabilities that limit their ability to work, but who have previously worked and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI has two main requirements: You must be insured, and have worked long enough to earn coverage You must have a disability […]
A pedestrian vs. vehicle accident may be more nuanced than a car vs. car accident. Minnesota is a no-fault car insurance state. This means that each person’s auto insurance covers much of the damage caused in an auto-only accident. However, a pedestrian accident is based on who is at fault – sometimes it is the […]
According to the NIH, “Medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.” In order to prove a medical malpractice case in Wisconsin, you need to establish four elements. […]
Personal injury cases involve many different types of injuries, but they all must abide by a set of laws that help to define what they are and how they work. They range from accidents, where the injury was not done on purpose, to premeditated or intended response injuries. All personal injury cases have a specific […]
What are Slip and Fall Injuries? It seems obvious, but the truth is they can be tricky to define. In Minnesota, a slip and fall injury is one that happens on private or public property and is the result of someone’s negligence – either due to poor maintenance or unsafe conditions. Here is what you […]