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Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents on the Rise due to COVID-19

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents on the Rise due to COVID-19 - Sand Law LLC

Unfortunately, Coronavirus Has Some Expected Consequences Car accidents, overall, aren’t much of a problem anymore. With many people staying inside and social distancing due to COVID-19, car accidents have been decreasing. However, other accidents have been on the rise. Just as an example, during one week in March, there were 80 bicycle injuries in New… Read more »



Duty of Care to Protect Seniors from Illness

Duty of Care to Protect Seniors from Illness - Sand Law LLC Minnesota Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

Types of Nursing Home Neglect Nursing homes are meant to be places where seniors can live peacefully. These homes offer protection, health care, meals, and socialization for older citizens. Because the elderly can often have problems with memory loss, they often don’t realize that they’re being mistreated. Abuse doesn’t necessarily mean violence in this situation,… Read more »



Wrongful Deaths Caused by Car Accidents

WRONGFUL DEATHS CAUSED BY CAR ACCIDENTS - Sand Law

Fatal Car Accidents are Emotionally Devastating, But they Do Not have to be Financially Devastating Too In 2019, there were 38,800 people killed in car accidents throughout the United States. That means that there are about 106 car accident fatalities everyday in the United States. In Minnesota alone there were 381 car accident deaths in… Read more »



FAQ: What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?

FAQ What is uninsured motorist coverage? - Sand Law Minnesota - Car Accident Attorney

Being in an auto accident is traumatic. It becomes a bigger problem if the person who hit you does not have insurance. All states require some form of valid insurance with minimum liability coverage by law. In Minnesota, that minimum coverage is $30,000 for bodily injuries of one person and $60,000 for two or more… Read more »



Permanently Disabled from a Car Accident in Minnesota

Permanently Disabled from a Car Accident Minnesota lawsuit injury claim attorney

Recovering Compensation for Disabling Car Accident Injuries Every year, tens of thousands of people die from car-related accidents in Minnesota and all over the United States according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While each of those deaths is tragic, permanent disability resulting from a Minnesota car accident can cause nearly equal pain and… Read more »



FAQ: What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

FAQ - What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage? - Sand Law LLC North Dakota Car Accident Attorney

Minnesota Auto Insurance Policies: Underinsured Motorist Coverage What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage? An underinsured motorist is someone who operates a vehicle with liability insurance that is adequate under Minnesota state law. However, the limits of that insurance policy are not always high enough to cover all of the other party’s losses when an underinsured motorist… Read more »



Breakdown of Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics

A Statistical Breakdown of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Minnesota - sand law llc

Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics The amount of car accidents that occur each year in Minnesota is staggering. The most recent “Comprehensive Annual Traffic Crash Data Report” offered by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is from the year 2015. Below we’ll break down Minnesota motor vehicle accident statistics. According to DPS, there were 74,772… Read more »



FAQ: Who Am I Suing? 

FAQ Who Am I Suing - Sand Law Minnesota Personal Injury Attorneys

Understanding Who You Are Suing in a Personal Injury Case Who is actually being sued in a personal injury case? When suing someone in a personal injury case, it may seem like you’re suing that person directly, whether they’re an individual person or the leader of a small or large corporation. While it’s true that… Read more »



Slips and Falls: Frequently Asked Questions

Slips and Falls Frequently Asked Questions - Sand Law LLC - Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney

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

6 Most Common Types of Wrongful Deaths - Sand Law LLC - Minnesota Wrongful Death Attorneys

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 »