Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents on the Rise due to COVID-19
Unfortunately, Coronavirus Has Some Expected Consequences Car accidents, overall, aren’t much of a problem anymore. With many people staying inside and social distancing due to COVID-19, car accidents have been decreasing. However, other accidents have been on the rise. Just as an example, during one week in March, there were 80 bicycle injuries in New… Read more »
Duty of Care to Protect Seniors from Illness
Types of Nursing Home Neglect Nursing homes are meant to be places where seniors can live peacefully. These homes offer protection, health care, meals, and socialization for older citizens. Because the elderly can often have problems with memory loss, they often don’t realize that they’re being mistreated. Abuse doesn’t necessarily mean violence in this situation,… Read more »
Wrongful Deaths Caused by Car Accidents
Fatal Car Accidents are Emotionally Devastating, But they Do Not have to be Financially Devastating Too In 2019, there were 38,800 people killed in car accidents throughout the United States. That means that there are about 106 car accident fatalities everyday in the United States. In Minnesota alone there were 381 car accident deaths in… Read more »
FAQ: What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
Being in an auto accident is traumatic. It becomes a bigger problem if the person who hit you does not have insurance. All states require some form of valid insurance with minimum liability coverage by law. In Minnesota, that minimum coverage is $30,000 for bodily injuries of one person and $60,000 for two or more… Read more »
FAQ: What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
Minnesota Auto Insurance Policies: Underinsured Motorist Coverage What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage? An underinsured motorist is someone who operates a vehicle with liability insurance that is adequate under Minnesota state law. However, the limits of that insurance policy are not always high enough to cover all of the other party’s losses when an underinsured motorist… Read more »
FAQ: Who Am I Suing?
Understanding Who You Are Suing in a Personal Injury Case Who is actually being sued in a personal injury case? When suing someone in a personal injury case, it may seem like you’re suing that person directly, whether they’re an individual person or the leader of a small or large corporation. While it’s true that… Read more »
6 Most Common Types of Wrongful Deaths
Wrongful death claims can be brought against someone who has caused the death of another person. This death can be caused by negligence or intentional action. Wrongful death claims allow people to file a lawsuit against whoever was legally liable for the death. Lawsuits for wrongful death are usually filed by a representative of the… Read more »
What’s Causing My Back Pain After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are a common cause of serious back injuries that can have lasting effects on a victim’s quality of life. Types of Back Injuries Car accidents are not one in the same. There are tons of different ways that two cars can collide, which also means there are various ways that a person can… Read more »
How to Stay Safe on the Road While Cycling
Riding a bicycle is a free, healthy, enjoyable, and eco-friendly way to get around. It’s becoming more popular, especially for big-city residents, to bike as their primary way of transportation. It’s an excellent solution for people of all ages to exercise and maintain their health while protecting the environment from air pollutants produced by cars. However,… Read more »
How a Brain Injury Can Affect You Long After the Accident
As a victim of an accident, you may begin to feel relieved once cuts have healed and soreness has subsided. Unfortunately, serious health conditions like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can chronically wreak havoc. These injuries are not uncommon. In the United States alone, 1.7 million citizens experience a TBI every year. Understanding the potential long… Read more »