MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The greatest risk to teen drivers is their inexperience. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2014, 1717 teen drivers were killed in car accidents and another 170,000 teens were injured. While getting a driver’s license is an important step in every teen’s life, parents should also be aware of 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
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you have been in an accident and are seeking a claim from either your insurance company or the company of the negligent driver, you may find yourself facing a denied insurance claim. Even if your claim may not be denied, you may find yourself speaking to an adjuster who may not beRead 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. The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been evaluating the many ways individuals can be affected by the disorder. While the disorder has often been linked to war veterans, any individual who suffers a traumatic experience can develop post traumatic stress disorder. In fact, according to the National Center for PostRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. News reports across the country have revealed some troubling trends. Across the nation, the number of people dying on U.S. roads in car accidents has been growing. According to NPR, traffic deaths jumped 10.4% in the first part of 2016 compared to 2015. This trend doesn’t appear to be changing. Investigators find thatRead More