Permanently Disabled from a Car Accident in Minnesota
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 »
Minnesota Dog Bite Lawsuits
Seeking Compensation for a Minnesota Dog Bite Injury Dog bite injuries are common in Minnesota and they occur in many different situations. Often dogs bite people in the home of a friend, relative, or acquaintance. Dog bite injuries may also occur in public areas where dogs are legally allowed to be off-leash, such as a… Read more »
Breakdown of Minnesota Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
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 »
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 »
Car Accident In Minnesota? What You Need to Know
Car Accident Advice from a St. Paul Car Accident Lawyer Car accidents are as American as apple pie, and in 2008 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that about 5.8 million police-reported traffic accidents occurred throughout the country’s roads. That same year, AAA reported that car accidents alone cost Americans about $164.2 billion every… Read more »
What To Know About Minnesota Dog Bite Lawsuits
A dog bite can cause serious and sometimes permanent damage. When this is the case, a lawsuit may be necessary to compensate for damages caused by a dog bite. Millions of people are injured by dog bites in the United States every year, with a majority of victims being children. Injuries caused by dog bites… Read more »
Minneapolis and St. Paul Sidewalk Shoveling Laws
Local ordinances across Minnesota require property owners to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks to prevent slips and falls. In St. Paul, snow and ice must be removed within 24 hours (St. Paul City Ordinance Chapters 113-114). In Minneapolis, there are different requirements for single-family homes/duplexes and commercial properties like apartments and businesses. Houses… Read more »
Minnesota Winter Premises Liability
Minnesota winters complicate many things, including premises liability caused by slips and falls. Winter weather has arrived in the Twin Cities. Every year, Minnesota sees an increase in injuries and accidents when the snow starts falling and temperatures drop below freezing. One of the most common causes of winter weather injuries are stairways or entryways… Read more »
The Importance of Property Maintenance in Minnesota
Premises not maintained can pose a slip-and-fall or other personal injury risk. Each year many people are injured because of inadequate maintenance or the failure to make repairs. Especially in Minnesota, seemingly minor problems can quickly create dangerous conditions. One of the most common causes of injuries during Minnesota winters is falling on ice. Walkway… Read more »
How To Evaluate What A Personal Injury Case Is Worth In Minnesota
What is my case worth? This is the most common question I get from prospective clients. As lawyers, we learn two words in law school that continue to echo through our day to day practice: “It depends.” Understandably, the phrase “it depends” is not the most comforting or reassuring term. That being said, the more… Read more »