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
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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.
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?
Child Car Safety
Car accidents are the leading killer of children between the ages of 4 and 14. In 2011 alone, over 140,000 children were injured in car accidents. With increased parental awareness, tougher child restraint laws, and more stringent federal standards, the child fatality rate in motor vehicles has been reduced by about 50% over the pastRead More
Over 300,000 Minnesotans Live in Oil Train “Danger Zones”
Individuals in Minnesota who live within a half mile of train tracks that carry crude oil may be residing in areas the Minnesota Department of Transportation considers a “danger zone” for oil disasters. Individuals could be at risk of personal injury if an oil train were to derail or catch fire. Nursing homes, schools, andRead More
Factors That Lead a Car to Skid
Earlier this month, two people were killed, and three others were injured when a car skid off the road and collided with a tree. CBS Minnesota reports that a neighbor overheard the accident, and went to help. Three individuals were transported to the hospital, and two could not be saved.
Were High Speeds Partly to Blame for Death of “60 Minutes” Correspondent, Bob Simon?
Bob Simon’s reporting career spans a good portion of any 20th century U.S. textbook. He reported on the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam, reported on the protests in Tiananmen Square, and when he covered the Gulf War, he and his crew were captured and held for 40 days. He won 27 Emmys. Earlier this month,Read More
The Importance of a Well-Crafted Personal Injury Demand Letter
The world of injury law is a complex one so it’s understandable that many people don’t know what a demand letter is. So, in today’s article, we will be discussing the importance a demand letter has on your case. Before your case goes to trial, your personal injury lawyer will likely write a demand letterRead More
Five Qualities to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’re in the process of looking for a personal injury lawyer, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options you have, from going online to websites like www.coinjurylaw.com to researching your local listings. The time following a serious injury can be difficult for health and personal reasons. You may not be able toRead More
Jury Decides Toyota 60% to Blame for Fatal Accident
After four days of deliberations, a federal jury finally reached a verdict for a personal injury lawsuit brought against Toyota. The case was brought before a federal jury to determine whether Toyota was to blame for an accident that left three people dead and two families devastated. The defense sued the company claiming that theRead More