What happened on Highway 169 and why it matters legally A crash involving two semi-trucks disrupted traffic on Highway 169 in Bloomington on Monday morning after one rig spilled a load of recycled material across the roadway. Troopers reported the collision occurred around 10:25 a.m. near Pioneer Trail, involving a semi hauling recycled material andRead More
A snowmobile crash reported Tuesday evening in Canosia Township left a woman hospitalized after she was thrown from her machine while crossing a roadway near the intersection of Lavaque Road and Martin Road. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 7:30 p.m., and authorities said the rider lost control as she attempted to cross. She landedRead More
What makes commercial-vehicle fatalities legally complex A deadly collision involving a box truck and a passenger SUV in McLeod County raises immediate liability questions that go beyond a typical two-car crash. When a large commercial vehicle is involved, attorneys usually focus on the full chain of risk: driver decision-making, vehicle handling, speed for conditions, visibility,Read More
Early facts shape how liability gets evaluated A fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 71 in Wadena County is the kind of case that immediately raises legal questions about fault, road conditions and potential insurance exposure. From an attorney’s perspective, the first priority is identifying what caused the southbound vehicle to cross into the northbound laneRead More
While CBD oil is legal in Minneapolis, and is quite popular, some might wonder whether there might be side effects from taking CBD that could potentially impair a driver. First of all, let’s take a closer look at what CBD is and what it isn’t. While CBD is an active ingredient in marijuana, it isRead More
Rubber bullets, pellet guns, flash bangs, and tear gas are often used by police to control protesting crowds, but these weapons, which are often called “non-lethal” crowd control measures by the police who use them can sometimes cause serious injury and in some cases, death. These “non-lethal” weapons have been used against protestors in recentRead More
On May 25, George Floyd, an African-American man, was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Video of the murder was released, sparking outrage. Since then, the city has been shaken by protests, fires, and public displays of grief and anger against police brutality, systemic racism, and senseless violence against black citizens. The protests inRead More
If you have received a settlement for your car accident case, or personal injury case, you may have a couple of options regarding how your settlement money might be paid. The most common way a settlement is paid is through a lump sum payment. But some personal injury claims are paid through a structured settlement.Read More
With approximately 4,644 Minnesota residents having tested positive for the coronavirus, and with more cases being reported daily, the Star Tribune reports that while officials are considering relaxing some restrictions, other restrictions regarding large gatherings will likely be in place for some time. This means that in the coming weeks, Minneapolis residents may see moreRead More
As of this writing, the Centers for Disease Control reports over 10,000 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S., with approximately 150 deaths reported. The U.S. has had to take an unprecedented response to the virus, with many parts of the country canceling large gatherings, closing schools, and with public officials asking many non-essential workersRead More
