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 […]
In Minnesota, traffic accidents are handled under “No-Fault”. This means that if you are the driver in your car and are involved in a car accident, you would file with your own insurance company regardless if you are the driver at fault or not. That policy not only applies to any damage to your vehicle, […]
According to the Minnesota Disability Center, nearly 50 percent of Social Security Disability applicants will be denied. Can legal representation help you be one of the cases that are approved? It can. This blog discusses the benefits of legal representation during your SSI disability application and review. The Two Ways to Apply for Disability in […]
Workers’ Compensation injuries and cases can be complex and multifaceted. Some details are important to understanding your rights and why you should consult with a personal injury lawyer. The following are important points we want you to know about when it comes to injury due to a work-related accident. 1. Work-related Injuries Are Mental, Physical, […]
Distracted drivers are dangerous to themselves, their passengers, and the public on and off of the roads. In 2020, 3,142 casualties occurred on US highways, each caused by a distracted driver, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to the deaths that distracted drivers cause, there is a long list of injuries too. […]
Is income from personal injury settlements taxable like other standard income? Many people who have received settlements from a personal injury case wonder if they have to pay taxes on the money they received. The real answer is that sometimes settlement payments are taxable, and sometimes they are not. Yes, it can become complicated quickly. […]
Minnesota places the onus on dog owners when dog bite injuries occur. While the burden is on the dog’s owner, the situation is not completely black and white. While gray areas exist, the following four facts about dog bite injuries in Minnesota begin to explain the need for legal representation when an injury occurs. 1. […]