If you’re a pet parent, at some point, either by necessity or desire, you’ll be traveling with your pet in a car. If you plan to bring your pets along for the ride, it is important to note that car travel can be incredibly stressful for your pets, not to mention stressful for human companions.Read More
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Personal Injury Law Facts: Can Better Design Lead to Fewer Car Accidents on Minnesota Roads?
In 2014, 364 people were killed on Minnesota roads. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety notes that this is a 7 percent decrease from the number of people killed in 2013. Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding account for many of these accidents. About a quarter of all accidents were the result of drunk drivers.Read More
Minneapolis Accident Lawyer Discusses What to Do If You’ve Been Hit by a Drunk Driver
According to CBS Minnesota, 2,502 people were arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota over the holidays. In some ways, this is good news. Law enforcement removed over 2,000 dangerous and deadly drivers from streets and highways, making roadways safer for commuters and their families. The increase in arrests came in the wake of additional DWIRead More
Personal Injury Law and Insurance Adjustment Computer Software in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Auto accident survivors and their families often rely on auto insurance claims to help them pay for property damage, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs. Victims and their families speak to their insurers believing that the person on the other end of the line is listening to their story and evaluating their claim in a mannerRead More
Minneapolis Accident Lawyer Explores Four Ways to Maximize Your Recovery
If you’ve been in an auto accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you may be wondering how much your claim may be worth, and whether you have a case. The value of your claim will depend largely on the nature of your injuries, who is at fault for the accident, and the kind of case your accidentRead More
Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Safety Tips to Prevent Metro Transit Light Rail Accidents
In just a week-long period, four people have been struck by Minneapolis light rail trains, and two people have died. According to CBS Minnesota, Metro Transit is currently reviewing its light rail safety measures and equipment to better protect the public. The recent increase in accidents brings real attention to the danger of crossing, walking,Read More
Accident Lawyer Discusses Danger of Nerf Wars in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A truck rollover crash recently killed two Minnesota teenagers. While any car accident involving individuals so young is tragic, it is well documented that teens are more at risk of accidents due to their inexperience behind the wheel—and sometimes due to their lack of maturity when it comes to making life or death driving decisions.
Car Accident Lawyer Reviews Safe Winter Driving Checklist for Minneapolis, Minnesota
It’s that time of year again. Drivers on the road in Minnesota are facing snowy roads and winter driving conditions across the state. The good news is that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has made it easier than ever for drivers to check road conditions before they leave home-and to prepare accordingly.
Personal Injury Law and the Ethical Limits of Driverless Cars in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Personal injury law hinges around concepts of negligence, namely, the concept that a person can be held legally and financially liable for careless or reckless behavior that results in an accident. Auto accident law hinges on the idea of personal responsibility that goes along with the right to drive on public roads. When we drive,Read More
Minneapolis Accident Attorney Considers Ways to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents
The Star Tribune recently reported on recent efforts by state troopers to crack down on distracted driving. Troopers have been driving unmarked patrol cars to catch drivers who break the law by texting and driving. Texting and driving is currently a ticketable offense in Minneapolis. While drivers may follow the law when police cars areRead More