Breakdown of Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
Learn more about trends in Minnesota motor vehicle accidents and what these statistics mean for your safety. Summary Motor vehicle collisions can result in serious and life-threatening injuries for all parties involved. Serious motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians, seniors, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and school buses, increased in Minnesota. Distracted driving, drowsy driving, and drunk driving are… Read more »
How to Evaluate Lost Wages and Loss of Earning Capacity
Following a personal injury accident or a workplace accident, a lawyer can help you assess the value of the wages you have lost and the income you will likely lose in the future due to your injuries. Summary Injuries from workplace accidents, slip and falls, and motor vehicle accidents can prevent individuals from returning to… Read more »
Deny, Delay, Decrease: How Insurance Companies Avoid Paying Personal Injury Claims
Insurance companies will seek to decrease payments or deny claims for injuries caused by an insured person’s actions. Summary Insurance companies want to avoid paying out large claims, even if they are valid. To protect their profits, insurance companies may engage in and effort to delay the settlement, deny a legitimate claim, or decrease the… Read more »
St Paul Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
EXPERIENCED MINNESOTA MOTORCYCLE CRASH ATTORNEYS According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcyclists get in fewer accidents than cars. However, unlike auto accidents, motorcycle accidents are much more dangerous. In fact, motorcycle wrecks are 26 times more likely to cause death. This is why motorcycle safety is such a major part of the legal process involved with… Read more »
Truck Accident Statistics That You May Find Shocking
Data on truck accidents confirms that other road users are at a higher risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries in a crash. Summary Occupants of other vehicles are in greater danger of being injured in collisions involving large trucks. Statistics show that truck accidents are most likely to occur on rural, non-interstate roads… Read more »
Minnesota Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Unfortunately, as stimulating as a motorcycle ride can be, it comes with significant risks. The numbers tell a disturbing story regarding motorcycle accidents in Minnesota. Far too many riders are hurt and killed each year because of driver negligence. These accidents not only lead to tragedies but also injuries that can lead to hundreds of… Read more »
Who is Responsible if Someone Gets Hurt On Your Property?
Under certain conditions, property owners are responsible for an injured party’s damages if an accident occurs on their premises. Summary Minnesota property owners must ensure the safety of visitors on their premises to avoid liability. Premises liability law requires property owners to maintain safe conditions, warn of potential dangers, and regularly inspect their properties. Common… Read more »
5 Types of Personal Injury Accidents That Can Cause Burns
Motor vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, and other types of personal injury accidents can cause painful and disfiguring burns. Summary Thermal burns, caused by direct exposure to high temperatures, constitute about 85% of all burn injuries requiring medical care. Often they result from motor vehicle accidents, fires, mishandling fireworks, or hot liquids in commercial settings. Radiation… Read more »
Understanding the Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents
Under federal and state law, Minnesota nursing home residents have certain rights and protections. Summary Federal and Minnesota state laws give residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living communities, specific legal rights. The Nursing Home Reform Act mandates standards for care and resident rights, while the Older Americans Act provides advocacy… Read more »
Navigating Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
Recovering compensation after a car accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured motorist is not impossible, but it is often more challenging. Summary Recovering compensation in an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim is difficult but possible, requiring an understanding of legal rights and the claims processes. Uninsured motorist claims occur when the at-fault driver lacks… Read more »