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
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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
Will Google’s Driverless Car Really Spell the End of Personal Injury Lawsuits?
The Huffington Post recently reported that Google is one step closer to bringing the driverless car to the market. Google’s test models can successfully navigate around pedestrians and bicyclists. Of course, it will still be some time before the cars reach the market, as regulation, insurance, and ethical issues need to be considered. A successfulRead More
Should I Settle My Case Outside of Court Or Go To Trial?
If you’ve suffered a personal injury and are in the process of finding a lawyer to help you recover money for lost wages, pain and suffering, and medical bills, you may be facing the question of whether to settle the case outside of court or to go to trial. Settling a case outside of courtRead More
Which Personal Injuries Result in the Greatest Settlements?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may wonder whether your injury is worth a settlement. You may wonder how much a personal injury lawyer will value your injuries. By choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you, your journey to settlement is made much smoother. Building a good relationship with your lawyerRead More
Understanding Comparative Fault Law in Minnesota
Individuals who have been in a car accident may wonder whether they are entitled to receive compensation for their personal injuries in an accident. It is important to remember that Minnesota uses the 51 percent bar rule when determining whether parties are entitled to receive compensation for their personal injuries. This means that if youRead More
Shared Responsibility in Personal Injury Claims
Imagine this scenario. A woman is driving a car in which her husband is a passenger. She reaches a 4-way stop, but fails to stop at the stop sign. Another driver, also arrives at the same 4-way stop and fails to stop as well. The cars collide and the husband is critically injured in theRead More
Fatal Accident on Highway 10 Highlights Personal Injury Danger on Minnesota State Roads
On October 16, 2014, two vehicles collided while going westbound on Highway 10. Gene Schimmele of Baxter, Minnesota, who is 58 years old, suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result of the accident. The name of the person killed has not been released in order to give law enforcement time to contact the family. TheRead More
Rollover Crash in Aitkin, Minnesota Kills a 55-Year Old Crosby Man
According to CBS Minnesota, a 55-year old Crosby man was recently killed when his vehicle rolled over in Aitkin, Minnesota. The accident took place on highway 169. The man was driving a Chevy Silverado and was carrying one passenger who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. While the Minnesota State Patrol investigates the crash to determine its causes,Read More