MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. A tampon is the last thing you’d think could cause a personal injury, but for some women who suffer from rare cases of Toxic Shock Syndrome, using tampons can turn out to not only be dangerous, it can be downright deadly. Vice recently reported on a model in California who came down withRead More
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What to Do If You Are Stalled in a Highway
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The new Netflix original, Shot in the Dark, follows the lives of “stringers,” freelance journalists who chase car accidents, burning cars, and high-speed police arrests on LA’s late-night street. The show is Fast and the Furious meets Cops. After watching a few minutes of the first episode, you start to get a feelRead More
Should I Speak to the Police After an Accident?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you’ve been in an accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota it is important to call the police to make a police report. In fact, if you’ve been involved in an accident involving personal injury or extensive property damage, you are required under the law to call the police. Under Minnesota law, you are requiredRead More
12 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Minneapolis, Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, truck accident, or due to the negligence or neglect of another person or party, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. In some instances, it may be wise to hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your case. A law firm canRead More
What Should I Do If I Was Injured on an Elevator or Escalator in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. You encounter them when you go to the mall or the department store. Escalators. Some find them so unnerving, they hesitate before stepping off or on them, but many people aren’t aware that they can get injured while riding an escalator as well.
Can I Sue If I’ve Been Injured by Fireworks in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. It is not surprising that fireworks can lead to injuries. After all, fireworks are a kind of explosive. Fireworks are a ubiquitous part of summer celebrations in the U.S. and it is easy to forget how truly dangerous they can be. According to the Insurance Journal, 11,000 people and 4 people were killedRead More
Do Your Children Know Bike Safety in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the City of Minneapolis, the city was ranked the #3 biking city in the nation by Bicycling Magazine. Biking is not only a great way to stay in shape, but it is also an excellent way to commute, while also protecting the environment. Minneapolis has 129 miles of bikeways on streetsRead More
In Wake of Shootings Will Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Lawsuits Against Minnesota Police Increase?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. First, Philando Castile was shot in Minnesota during a traffic stop while complying with an officer’s request to see his driver’s license. The video of the shooting went viral on Facebook, where it sparked national outrage.
Supreme Court Ruling Could Limit Where Personal Injury Lawsuits are Filed
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. When individuals suffer personal injury due to a defective product or due to the actions of a company with operations across the country, where should a lawsuit be filed? When dealing with a large company that operates across the country, the answer to this question may not always be clear. A recent SupremeRead More
iPhones Will Block Texting and Driving
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,477 people were killed and another 391,000 were injured by distracted driving in 2015. Among the risky distracted driving behaviors Americans engage in, texting and driving is among the most dangerous. The average time it takes to read a single text message is 5 seconds.Read More