From Whiplash to Traumatic Brain Injuries: How Car Accident Lawyers Handle Different Types of Cases
Summary Seasoned car accident lawyers know how to pursue compensation in many different types of car accident cases. Skilled attorneys tailor their approaches to a client’s specific injury. Whiplash, severe head injuries, broken bones, and soft tissue injuries require extensive and costly treatment. Attorneys negotiate to help clients obtain the compensation needed to cover those… Read more »
Reasons Truck Accidents are So Dangerous
The size difference between trucks and cars is just one of multiple reasons that accidents involving trucks can be fatal. Many factors contribute to the fact that truck accidents are dangerous and inherently more dangerous than car accidents. There are many rules and regulations in place to make trucking safer. However, there are still many… Read more »
Exploring the Technology That Could Help Prevent Truck Accidents in the Future
Summary Truck accident technology may eventually help save thousands of lives. Advances such as collision avoidance systems, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and automatic emergency braking systems can significantly reduce collisions. Unfortunately, it may be years before trucking companies fully deploy these and other technological tools to reduce accidents. Truck accident attorneys investigate wrecks to gather evidence and… Read more »
Average Settlement for Car Accident Neck and Back Injury
Summary Factors determining the settlement for a car accident include the injury’s severity, the amount of the victim’s lost wages, the attorney’s negotiation skills, and many others. The at-fault driver’s insurance company may claim the victim was already injured before the accident, and they’re trying to get that driver to pay for their medical treatment…. Read more »
Common Causes of Slip And Falls
Summary Common causes of slip and falls include hazardous walking surfaces, wet floors, inadequate signage, etc. A property owner or manager’s negligence often contributes to slip and fall accidents. A skilled personal injury attorney can prove negligence and help an injury victim obtain maximum compensation. Movies and television shows often depict slips and falls as… Read more »
How Do Car Accident Settlements Work?
Summary Car accident settlements help injury victims avoid the stress and uncertainty of a trial. Attorneys fight for fair settlements by negotiating with insurance companies. When a lawyer has strong evidence backing their argument, they have a much better chance of helping their client obtain maximum compensation. If you’ve suffered an injury in a car… Read more »
When is a Car Driver at Fault for Hitting a Bicyclist?
Summary Most bicycle accidents occur due to a motorist’s negligence, leaving the driver at fault for hitting a bicyclist Drivers can cause various bicycle accidents, including dooring and rear-end collisions. Injured bicyclists need legal help to obtain maximum compensation. An attorney can investigate an accident and deal with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Bicyclists are… Read more »
Slip and Fall on Ice in Public. Do I Have a Case?
Summary Slips and falls on ice injure thousands of Minnesotans each year. Determining liability in a case involving a slip and fall on ice in a public area can be challenging. Property owners, governmental entities, and homeowners can face liability after these accidents. Hiring a personal injury lawyer will be an injury victim’s best chance… Read more »
FAQ About Truck Accidents in Minnesota
Summary Minnesota truck accident victims often have several questions in the aftermath of a wreck. A skilled truck accident attorney will answer your questions and work to help you obtain maximum compensation. Trucking companies as well as truck drivers can face liability for negligence leading to an accident. Truck accidents can be devastating, and victims… Read more »
Understanding Minnesota’s Mandatory Reporting Laws for School Abuse
Summary: Minnesota designed its mandatory reporting laws for school abuse to ensure fast action to protect a victim’s physical and mental health. Mandatory reporters must be aware of the signs of abuse. Forms of child maltreatment include physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse. Mandatory reporters include teachers, counselors, school administrators, and others. The… Read more »