The Los Angeles employment law lawyers at Blumenthal, Nordrhaug & Bhowmik filed a pending class action lawsuit against AA Automotive Personnel Services, Inc (“AA Automotive”).
May 14, 2016
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May 06, 2016
Minnesota Seeks Help of Employers in Putting an End to Distracted Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving has reached “epidemic” levels. In 2014, 3,129 people died due to distracted driving. 400,000 more were injured because another driver chose to send a text message or make a call while behind the wheel. As many as 70% of teens have admitted to texting andRead More
Apr 29, 2016
Are Minneapolis’s Highways and Medians Safe?
A prominent Minneapolis artist was recently killed in a crash on I-94. Kirk Washington, Jr.’s art and writing was heralded for tackling tough issues such as racism and income inequality. According to the Star Tribune, Washington was killed when a car crossed a median and pushed his car into the path of a Metro TransitRead More
Apr 22, 2016
Supreme Court Hears Case on Mandatory Breath Test Rules: Car Accident Law May Change
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing a case that could have an immense impact on Minneapolis, Minnesota drivers. Under current law, it is against the law for Minnesota drivers to refuse a breath test if they are suspected of driving under the influence. Yet, many drivers believe that the law is unconstitutional. According toRead More
Apr 15, 2016
Daughter of Minneapolis Distracted Driving Teacher Dies in Car Crash
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Every year, distracted driving shatters families and changes lives. Thousands of people are killed and, according to EndDD.com, more than 400,000 are injured because another driver chose to use a cell phone while driving or was distracted by technology being used inside a car. Despite the fact that manyRead More
Apr 08, 2016
Minnesota Road Rage—Ways to Protect Yourself
According to the Pioneer Press, a woman was recently shot four times in a suspected road rage incident. The incident took place in Minneapolis during rush hour traffic. After a vehicle cut the driver off, she honked her horn. The driver of another vehicle pulled up beside her car and shot at her. The womanRead More
Apr 01, 2016
2016 Tillman Scholars Announced and Honors Granted
Marie Tillman, President and Co-Founder of the Pat Tillman Foundation, announced the names of the 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military
Mar 25, 2016
Los Angeles Attorney Wins Pivotal Child Custody Ruling in California
In one of the first rulings analyzing the amended (California) Family Code §7612 which allows a child to have more than two parents, a Los Angeles
Mar 24, 2016
Minneapolis Road Improvements in the Works But Will They Reduce Personal Injuries?
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, in 2014, 29,439 people were injured in auto accidents. Another 361 people were killed on the road. Lawmakers and city planners are constantly looking for new ways to increase road safety. In Minneapolis, two areas that have been identified for improvement are traffic signal positioning and accessibleRead More
Mar 18, 2016
Minneapolis Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses Gender Difference in Insurance Premiums
According to Forbes, over their lifetimes, men pay more for auto insurance than women. Insurance companies defend these practices, explaining that charging more for men is not discrimination, but rather, is based on risk factors that determine rates. Individuals who purchase auto insurance, be it from State Farm or any other provider, may not beRead More