It’s the unthinkable. You’re driving your car, get into an accident, and suffer a miscarriage as a result.
Jun 30, 2015
Minneapolis
Jun 22, 2015
Honda Recalls an Additional 1.4 Million Vehicles: What to Do If Your Car is Subject to a Recall
Sharp shards of debris spew out toward the driver’s seat at high speeds. An animated video recently released by CNN depicts a Takata airbag explosion in slow motion. The images are horrifying—sharp projectiles move toward the driver’s seat. The Takata airbag recall is the largest in history, with 34 million cars, 15 brands, and 60Read More
Jun 12, 2015
Railway Employee Killed in Train Accident: Highlights Risk of Road and Train Debris
With the recent deadly Amtrak accident in Philadelphia and with regulators citing Minneapolis as being particularly at risk of oil train accidents, the train industry has been under fire for lax safety standards and for its failure to protect passengers. At the end of May, train safety once again became the focus of local attentionRead More
Jun 05, 2015
Memory and Traumatic Events: How Reliable is Eyewitness Testimony?
If you’ve suffered from traumatic brain injury or memory loss following a car accident, you may be entitled to receive damages for your injuries or pain and suffering. However, according to Heather Brown, writing for CBS Minnesota, memory loss can occur in car accident victims even where there are no medically known or organically-caused brainRead More
May 22, 2015
Takata Issues Largest Recall in History: Are You at Risk of Personal Injury?
Takata, the Japanese company that manufactures airbags for many major car companies recently announced that it would double the scope of its already large current recall. With this recall, Takata’s recall has become the largest in U.S. history.
May 08, 2015
Minneapolis at Risk of Oil Train Derailment Accidents
Rail lines crisscross many of Minneapolis, Minnesota’s communities. Drivers pass over them on a daily basis. Children, schools, nursing homes, and private residences are located near these rail lines.
May 04, 2015
University of Minnesota Report Offers Crucial Information About Detecting Racial Profiling at Traffic Stops
Following protests of the death of Freddie Gray, Baltimore was placed on curfew and there were reports of protestors being detained by police without facing clear charges. The Guardian reports that Baltimore became the epicenter of riots, destruction, and large-scale protests. Some individuals were held without charge until habeas corpus petitions were filedRead More
Apr 24, 2015
Are There Cases in Rear-End Collisions Where Vehicles in Front Will Be Found at Fault?
While the common assumption is that the rear driver is always at fault in a collision, this may not always actually be the reality. Collisions occur for a variety of reasons and there may be instances where the rear driver may be liable for an accident.
Apr 17, 2015
Can a Passenger Make Personal Injury Claims Against a Driver?
In many personal injury cases, the passengers in one vehicle often sue the driver in another vehicle for negligence. Yet, what happens if you happen to be a passenger in a vehicle where the driver happened to be negligent? Can you sue the driver of a vehicle for negligence?
Apr 10, 2015
Minnesota to Crack Down on Texting and Driving and Distracted Driving in Upcoming Weeks
According to the Centers for Disease Control, every day approximately 9 individuals are killed and over 1,000 people sustain injuries due to distracted driving. Distracted driving involves a range of activities, but all of these activities lead to the same result: drivers take their eyes off the road and accidents are more likely to occur.Read More