Are Insurance Companies Biased Against Motorcyclists in Personal Injury Claims?
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, the last thing you want to deal with is other people’s biases. Unfortunately, when you’re involved in a motorcycle accident, you may have to deal with unfair motorcycle bias. However, with a talented attorney by your side, you won’t have to deal with the consequences of this… Read more »
Benefits of Hiring a Wrongful Death Attorney
Losing someone is always difficult. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a loved one can be even more stressful and hard to deal with. Our attorneys here at Sand Law know just how hard this process is for you. And we’re ready to fight for your right to the compensation you and your… Read more »
5 Common Types of Car Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Each year in the United States, there are upwards of 35,000 fatalities because of car accidents. Most of these accidents are caused by distracted driving, drunk or drugged driving, inexperience, and general mistakes on behalf of one or more drivers. Because of this, almost all car accidents can be prevented with safe driving. There are… Read more »
I Was Injured on a Dangerous Staircase. Can I Sue?
Falling down the stairs can result in serious injuries, such as brain, back, and neck injuries. These severe injuries often require expensive long-term medical treatment. Victims of slip and fall accidents or staircase accidents are often left with high medical bills, change to their quality of life, and overall mental anguish. Each year falls account… Read more »
How a Spinal Cord Injury Can Affect Your Quality of Life
After any injury, you can expect to experience a change in your quality of life. Whether you have to worry about medical expenses or learn how to walk again, it can be stressful and difficult. With spinal cord injuries, this change is often significant, requiring adapting to many changes, including physical therapy, using a wheelchair,… Read more »
Real Advice from an Attorney: When To Hire A Car Accident Attorney
Many people don’t have experience working with an attorney if they haven’t previously been involved in a car accident or other personal injury accident. For this reason, it may be hard for some people to decide whether or not they should hire an attorney to represent them. Oftentimes, people believe that attorneys aren’t worth the… Read more »
5 Tips for Safely Sharing the Road With Semi Trucks
Sharing the road with a commercial vehicle may seem daunting. After all, they do weigh approximately 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. However, when compared to the average sedan (at only 3,000 to 5,000 pounds), that’s a huge difference. In 2019, 4,119 people died because of large truck accidents. 67% of those deaths were the drivers… Read more »
Comprehensive Guide to Truck Accident Statistics
Semi-truck and commercial truck accidents are very common and are known for how often they cause fatality in passenger vehicle drivers. It’s important to stay informed and know the facts, even after you’ve been injured in an accident. For all the truck and bus crash facts, keep reading. How Many People Work in the Trucking… Read more »
8 Most Common Types Of Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare professional acts with negligence, causing harm to a patient. This negligence can take many forms, as listed below. From 2006 to 2016, there were 143,713 payments made for medical malpractice. Because of this, 60,788 practitioners had to seek reinstatement to their positions. One study states that… Read more »
Is It Illegal to Drive While on Medical Marijuana in Minnesota?
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is incredibly common, causing 10,142 fatalities in 2019. But what about driving while under the influence of legal marijuana in Minnesota? With more and more states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, what happens if you’re involved in an accident with someone who’s high? What are Minnesota’s… Read more »