“Notice Requirement” Defense For Minnesota Slip & Fall Cases
What are common defenses used in Minnesota slip and fall cases? To hold a party liable for injuries related to a slip and fall, it is often necessary for the Plaintiff to show that the at-fault party knew, or should have known, of the dangerous condition. This “notice requirement” is a commonly used defense in… Read more »
Fall Motorcycle Accidents In Minnesota
Motorcycle accident causes are linked to Minnesota’s unique cycle of seasons. Though summer is winding down in Minnesota, motorcyclists in the Twin Cities are gearing up for fall rides to see the changing leaves and autumn colors. Unfortunately, this also means that the motorcycle injury season is not yet over. Automobile drivers have a poor… Read more »
How To Evaluate What A Personal Injury Case Is Worth In Minnesota
What is my case worth? This is the most common question I get from prospective clients. As lawyers, we learn two words in law school that continue to echo through our day to day practice: “It depends.” Understandably, the phrase “it depends” is not the most comforting or reassuring term. That being said, the more… Read more »
6 Things You Need to Know if You Get in a Motorcycle Accident
Cruising down the road in St. Paul, Minnesota on your motorcycle with the breeze rushing across your face is exhilarating. You feel connected with nature and for a time all the cares of life are left behind. Just the roar of the bike’s motor is all you hear. The road stretches out endlessly in front… Read more »
Overcoming the Open and Obvious Defense in Minnesota Slip, Trip, and Fall Cases
Slip and fall cases are met with certain common defenses. Chief among those is the open-and-obvious defense. As discussed in last week’s blog, there are several defenses that an at-fault party or their insurer (the insurance company) can assert in Minnesota slip, trip, and fall cases. The most common of these is the open and… Read more »
Common Defenses in Slip, Trip, and Fall Cases
When someone is injured by a slip and fall or trip and fall, they may be eligible for compensation for their injuries. As a slip, trip and fall case proceeds towards litigation the defendant or their insurance company is likely to raise several defenses. These defenses are an attempt to prove that they are not… Read more »
When is a Landowner Responsible for a Slip or Trip and Fall?
When initiating a lawsuit one of the first steps is to identify who the responsible party is. This can be especially difficult in cases involving a trip and fall or slip and fall at a business. This can become even more difficult when the building is occupied by a different person or entity (tenant) then… Read more »
Opioid Related Car Accidents On The Rise
Driving while intoxicated poses a threat to everyone on the road, especially when the intoxicant is an opioid. The nationwide rise in opioid abuse is having a direct effect on driver safety. A recent article from Addiction Now sites that a Columbia University study has found that “the use of prescription drugs like hydrocodone and… Read more »
What to Do After a Hit and Run Car Accident in Minnesota
The legal definition of a hit and run car accident is one in which one driver hits another with his or her vehicle and then flees the scene. Hitting a pedestrian, a fixed object, or a parked car and not stopping to render aid or leave contact information also falls under the category of a… Read more »
Minnesota: The Land of 10,000 Car Accidents
Being involved in a car accident can alter your life in many ways. Car accident victims can often be left with a permanent physical injury that affects their everyday life, their relationships with family and friends, their ability to work, as well as the basic enjoyment of their life. In Minnesota, we see a variety… Read more »