MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. A Minnesota volunteer firefighter responding to a call got a sinking feeling as he drove to the scene of the accident. His son wasn’t home and when he called his cell phone, his son didn’t answer. According to the Star Tribune, the fire fighter’s son was killed when a drunk driver ran aRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. With autumn in full swing and with the days getting cooler and shorter, it is important to consider the impact weather events have on driving safety. Snow storms and ice storms can lead to slick roads that can put more drivers at risk of serious injury accidents. According to the Weather Channel, weather-relatedRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. As many as 45 million cars on the road (approximately 1 in 6 of all vehicles) may be subject to a recall due to a defect. In recent years, the auto industry has issued numerous recalls-because of airbags that can spew deadly shrapnel at drivers and passengers when they inflate, and due toRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Car accidents can happen at any time, even when you’re on vacation. There are many myths about rental car insurance. What kind of insurance do you need if you plan to rent a car, and what insurance can you skip? Here are some things to consider:
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Personal injury victims are often told to limit their use of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media venues while their case remains open. According to an article published in the SMU Science and Technology Law Review, more aspects of your online identity are subject to discovery in a personal injury case. Long goneRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The federal government recently passed laws to ban arbitration clauses in nursing homes that receive federal funding. Many families may not even know what arbitration is before they sign a nursing home contract for their loved one. If their loved one is injured in a nursing home, an arbitration cause can have anRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Earlier this month a pedestrian women was seriously hurt after she was hit by a car. According to CBS Minnesota, the driver of the vehicle who hit the woman remains at large. While we like to think that hit and run accidents are rare, they sadly occur more often than we’d like toRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. E-Bikes are becoming more popular on Minneapolis roads, much to concern of police, pedestrians, bikers, and other safety experts. E-Bikes look much like regular bikes, but they are equipped with an electric motor that assists the bicyclist. The bikes must be pedaled by the rider, so they are not technically considered mopeds orRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. With labor day just around the corner, many are happy to get a day off to spend time with family and loved ones. Yet, for caregivers of disabled family members, the work often never ends. When individuals are injured in a car accident, in many cases, family members step in to care forRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. A recent investigative report by the New York Times into automakers’ decisions to use Takata’s airbags reveals how the quest to save a few dollars, resulted in injuries, deaths, and the largest recall in the automotive industry.