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
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
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
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to Forbes, approximately 69% of employers run background checks on potential hires. Employers may use a range of records to conduct a background check. This can include accessing publicly available information, checking an applicant’s credit history, and nowadays businesses can even use a national police check to find out if a potentialRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Being able to drive is essential to daily life in most regions of the country. In most cities, individuals can face difficulties getting to work, school, or medical appointments when they cannot drive. The ability to drive is a key component to independent living in America. Yet, for many veterans, getting behind theRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the Washington Post, since 1998, over 700 children have died in hot cars. These deaths are tragedies for everyone involved. The parents are often overworked, overtired, and simply forgot their children. While many on the outside looking in may wonder how on earth a parent could forget a child in theRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. After a family was seriously injured when a tire failed, they sued the tire manufacturer. The family settled with the company, but later discovered that the company had failed to hand over testing data during the discovery process. The victims and family then sought $2.7 million from the company to reimburse them forRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. With spring upon us, avid motorcyclists are looking forward to riding again. New riders may also be thinking of taking up a new hobby. While motorcyclists are among the safest motorists on the road, riding comes with risk. New riders, in particular, should take measures to protect their safety as they hit theRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the Star Tribune, a Minnesota man who was paralyzed at a trampoline park recently settled for $3 million with the park. The man injured his neck when he jumped into a foam pit at the park, landing on his neck. Though he had signed a liability waiver, he and his lawyersRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The dangers of distracted driving are sobering. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 391,000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. Some experts say that distracted driving has reached “epidemic” proportions. The Office of Martin T. Montilino see too many cases where human error or driver inexperience coupledRead More