FAQ: What Does No-Fault Mean?
Understanding Minnesota’s No-Fault Car Insurance What is PIP or No-Fault Car Insurance in Minnesota? Getting into a car accident can be a traumatic experience, and getting involved with insurance companies can add even more frustration. No-fault car insurance (or PIP, personal injury protection) can take a lot of the weight off a person’s shoulders after… Read more »
Slips and Falls: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common causes of slip and fall accidents? The most common causes of slip and fall accidents include wet and uneven surfaces. These include loose floorboards or mats, broken sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, messy or recently mopped floors, or weak staircases. Slip and fall accidents can be extremely dangerous. While they’re… Read more »
6 Most Common Types of Wrongful Deaths
Wrongful death claims can be brought against someone who has caused the death of another person. This death can be caused by negligence or intentional action. Wrongful death claims allow people to file a lawsuit against whoever was legally liable for the death. Lawsuits for wrongful death are usually filed by a representative of the… Read more »
Who Pays For my Damaged Rental Car After an Accident?
If you’re involved in a car accident while in a rental, you’re likely confused about who pays for the damage. Read on to find out who is liable for damage to a rental car in a motor vehicle accident. The Driver at Fault for the Car Accident The simple answer is the party who is… Read more »
Winter Slip-and-Fall Injuries in Minnesota
Minnesota Winter Slip and Fall Injury Claims Slip-and-fall injuries are some of the most common grounds for premises liability claims in Minnesota. The legal theory of premises liability is that the owners and operators of a property need to exercise a reasonable amount of care to ensure that the property is safe for the people… Read more »
What’s Causing My Back Pain After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are a common cause of serious back injuries that can have lasting effects on a victim’s quality of life. Types of Back Injuries Car accidents are not one in the same. There are tons of different ways that two cars can collide, which also means there are various ways that a person can… Read more »
Regulations That Make Commercial Trucking Safer
Truck drivers and the companies they work for have strict regulations to keep everyone safe. Like anything, driving a commercial truck comes with a set of rules and regulations. These regulations are set to keep everyone on the road safe, including the driver and other cars. Driving a commercial truck is different from driving a… Read more »
How to Stay Safe on the Road While Cycling
Riding a bicycle is a free, healthy, enjoyable, and eco-friendly way to get around. It’s becoming more popular, especially for big-city residents, to bike as their primary way of transportation. It’s an excellent solution for people of all ages to exercise and maintain their health while protecting the environment from air pollutants produced by cars. However,… Read more »
Little Me Daycare Lawsuit Interview – Sand Law
Saint Paul Personal Injury Lawyers Bring Lawsuit Against Daycare Attorneys Bill Sand and Derek Thooft were recently interviewed by local news outlet KSTP. In the interview, Sand and Thooft describe the recent filing of a civil action against Little Me Daycare on behalf of their client. The Complaint alleges that their client endured physical and… Read more »
How a Brain Injury Can Affect You Long After the Accident
As a victim of an accident, you may begin to feel relieved once cuts have healed and soreness has subsided. Unfortunately, serious health conditions like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can chronically wreak havoc. These injuries are not uncommon. In the United States alone, 1.7 million citizens experience a TBI every year. Understanding the potential long… Read more »