MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Let’s say you loan your car to a friend and your friend gets into a serious accident. Most people are aware that their insurance will cover a friend for occasional use of a car, but many Minnesotans may not be aware that they could be responsible for any damage a friend causes thatRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to CNN, 2.6 million GM cars have been recalled, and at least 13 people have died due to GM’s faulty ignition switch. While GM takes responsibility for 13 deaths, the New York Times reports that the number may be much higher—at least 124 deaths. It’s a case of the worst in carRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Vacation is meant to be a time to escape your worries and stress. When you rent a car, the last thing on your mind might be what to do in the event of an accident. In fact, some people purchase rental car insurance specifically to have to avoid thinking about the consequences ofRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. We’ve all heard about how artificial intelligence in vehicles will someday lead to driverless cars and a major reduction in the number of accidents. It is well-documented that the majority of accidents that occur on the road take place due to driver error. Yet, critics of driverless cars claim that the technology remainsRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to U.S.A. Today, more than 9,000 children under age 12 died in car accidents between 2002 and 2011. These figures don’t account for the number of children injured in crashes every year. Parents of minors who are injured in crashes have the right to seek compensation from negligent parties and from insurersRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Chrissy Teigen emerged unhurt from a recent hit and run car accident in Hollywood. Teen Vogue and other news outlets reported that the celebrity was unharmed in the crash. Fortunately, Hollywood police were able to track down the suspect responsible for the accident.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to Business Insider, a new bill proposed by the North Dakota legislature would protect negligent drivers who hit protestors who are blocking a highway or road. Some claim that the bill was designed to target protestors fighting against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Critics of the bill argue that the law would beRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. As many as 45 million cars on the road (approximately 1 in 6 of all vehicles) may be subject to a recall due to a defect. In recent years, the auto industry has issued numerous recalls-because of airbags that can spew deadly shrapnel at drivers and passengers when they inflate, and due toRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Personal injury victims are often told to limit their use of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media venues while their case remains open. According to an article published in the SMU Science and Technology Law Review, more aspects of your online identity are subject to discovery in a personal injury case. Long goneRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The federal government recently passed laws to ban arbitration clauses in nursing homes that receive federal funding. Many families may not even know what arbitration is before they sign a nursing home contract for their loved one. If their loved one is injured in a nursing home, an arbitration cause can have anRead More