MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you’ve been in an accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota it is important to call the police to make a police report. In fact, if you’ve been involved in an accident involving personal injury or extensive property damage, you are required under the law to call the police. Under Minnesota law, you are requiredRead More
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Hurt in a Truck Accident? How to Protect Your Rights
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Truck accident damages and injuries can be more serious than those injuries sustained in a car accident involving passenger vehicles. Trucks carry heavier weights, require more time to stop, and can cause much more damage to a passenger vehicle. Because of the serious damage that a commercial truck or semi-truck can cause, truckRead More
What Should I Do If I’ve Been in an Accident as an Uber or Lyft Passenger?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. As more individuals in major cities come to rely on Uber and Lyft to get home or head out for a night on the town, the chances that individuals will be in an Uber or Lyft accident have increased. According to the Law Office of Martin T. Montilino, Minneapolis, Minnesota law requires UberRead More
Protect Your Rights After Department Store Slip and Fall Injuries
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls are to blame for 8 million emergency room visits every year. Individuals who suffer a slip and fall at a department store can face a range of injuries including fractures, traumatic brain injury, concussions, back or neck injuries, or other serious and life-altering injuries. IfRead More
Should I Let My Insurance Company’s Doctor Assess My Injuries?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Some insurance companies try to cut corners and save money by having their own preferred network of doctors. While NPR reports on some instances where this kind of managed care system can work when doctors and insurers work together to provide proper preventative care, using an insurance company’s doctor after you have beenRead More
Should I Visit the Doctor After a Slip and Fall?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Slip and fall injuries can happen almost anywhere. They can happen at work, while shopping, and they can even happen at school or in nursing homes. Slip and fall injuries can sometimes be very serious. Individuals can suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injury, internal injuries, back injuries, and neck injuries. If you orRead More
What Should I Do If I Was Injured on an Elevator or Escalator in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. You encounter them when you go to the mall or the department store. Escalators. Some find them so unnerving, they hesitate before stepping off or on them, but many people aren’t aware that they can get injured while riding an escalator as well.
Can I Sue If I’ve Been Injured by Fireworks in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. It is not surprising that fireworks can lead to injuries. After all, fireworks are a kind of explosive. Fireworks are a ubiquitous part of summer celebrations in the U.S. and it is easy to forget how truly dangerous they can be. According to the Insurance Journal, 11,000 people and 4 people were killedRead More
Do Your Children Know Bike Safety in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the City of Minneapolis, the city was ranked the #3 biking city in the nation by Bicycling Magazine. Biking is not only a great way to stay in shape, but it is also an excellent way to commute, while also protecting the environment. Minneapolis has 129 miles of bikeways on streetsRead More
In Wake of Shootings Will Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Lawsuits Against Minnesota Police Increase?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. First, Philando Castile was shot in Minnesota during a traffic stop while complying with an officer’s request to see his driver’s license. The video of the shooting went viral on Facebook, where it sparked national outrage.