According to the Minnesota Department of Health, in 1999, 5,000 bike accident victims received treatment for injuries. Of these accidents, approximately 500 bicyclists were injured in accidents involving cars. These accidents take an immense toll on victims and families, leading to visits to the emergency room, high medical expenses, lost time at work, lifestyle changes,Read More
According to Minnesota law, drivers involved in an accident are required to stop and render aid and stop to exchange information. Minnesota exacts serious penalties for drivers who leave the scene of an accident. Failure to stop or provide information, even if you hit an unattended vehicle in Minnesota, can result in criminal charges andRead More
Of the 387 people killed in car accidents in Minnesota in 2013, 21% involved drunk driving. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, 2,300 people were injured in a crash involving alcohol. When individuals choose to drink and drive, they put everyone else’s safety at grave risk. The best way to prevent drunk drivingRead More
According to Minnesota law, insurers are required to reimburse drivers for medical expenses and injuries regardless of who was at fault in an accident. This means that if you are in an accident with another driver and the other driver doesn’t have insurance, you may still have options—as long as you have proper Minnesota insuranceRead More
According to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, in 2012, over 77,000 workers were injured on the job or fell ill as a result of workplace conditions. Of these injuries reported, more workers suffered back injuries than any other kind of injury type, along with strains and tears. Falling or being struck by anRead More
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be facing a range of emotions. Fear, frustration, anger, and pain are common experiences. Because of these varying emotions, it’s best to leave all the legal work up to a Brooklyn, NY car accident lawyer, or whichever lawyer you choose, to ensure all of theRead More
Summer is prime time to ride a motorcycle in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With more riders on the road, the risk for accidents increase. According to the Star Tribune, the number of motorcyclists dead in 2015 almost matches the number who died in 2014, even though the riding season remains far from over. Currently, in 2015, 44Read More
If you’ve been injured while on the job, your personal injury claim will be very different than a claim that is made outside a workplace setting. For most individuals injured on the job, worker’s compensation will be the only remedy workers have to receive compensation for wage loss, medical expenses, rehabilitation care, and vocational training.Read More
Walking is a great way to get exercise and to get to where you’re going. However, every year 70,000 pedestrians are injured and over 4,000 others are killed due to accidents. According to the Minnesota Post, about 35% of pedestrian accidents resulted because the driver failed to yield right of way to the pedestrian. InRead More
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding is one of the major factors leading to car accidents, deaths, and injuries. According to one estimate, the cost of these accidents result in over $40 billion dollars in medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs in the U.S. every year. Since 2003, speeding has accountedRead More