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Minneapolis and St. Paul Sidewalk Shoveling Laws

Minneapolis & St. Paul Sidewalk Shoveling Laws - Sand Law LLC - Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney

Local ordinances across Minnesota require property owners to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks to prevent slips and falls. In St. Paul, snow and ice must be removed within 24 hours (St. Paul City Ordinance Chapters 113-114). In Minneapolis, there are different requirements for single-family homes/duplexes and commercial properties like apartments and businesses. Houses… Read more »



Minnesota Winter Premises Liability

Minnesota Winter Premises Liability - Sand Law LLC - Winter Premises Liability Slip and Fall Accident Attorney

Minnesota winters complicate many things, including premises liability caused by slips and falls. Winter weather has arrived in the Twin Cities. Every year, Minnesota sees an increase in injuries and accidents when the snow starts falling and temperatures drop below freezing. One of the most common causes of winter weather injuries are stairways or entryways… Read more »



The Importance of Property Maintenance in Minnesota

The Importance of Property Maintenance in Minnesota - Sand Law LLC - Minnesota Premises Liability Personal Injury Attorney

Premises not maintained can pose a slip-and-fall or other personal injury risk. Each year many people are injured because of inadequate maintenance or the failure to make repairs. Especially in Minnesota, seemingly minor problems can quickly create dangerous conditions. One of the most common causes of injuries during Minnesota winters is falling on ice. Walkway… Read more »



Minnesota Daycare Abuse and Injury Lawsuits

Minnesota Daycare Abuse and Injury Lawsuits - Sand Law LLC

Minnesota daycares are required to keep your children safe. Finding a trustworthy daycare provider to protect your child’s wellbeing is a difficult process, even in the best of cases. Unfortunately, even a carefully chosen and properly licensed providers can violate this trust. There are many moving parts in a daycare injury or abuse case. Dealing… Read more »



“Notice Requirement” Defense For Minnesota Slip & Fall Cases

Understanding the "Notice Requirement" Defense for Minnesota Slip and Fall Cases - Sand Law LLC - Minnesota Slip and Fall Personal Injury Attorney

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

Fall Motorcycles Accidents in Minnesota - Sand Law LLC - Minnesota Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Attorney

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

How to Evaluate What a Personal Injury Case is Worth in Minnesota - Sand Law LLC - Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney

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

6 Things You Need to Know if You Get in a Motorcycle Accident - Sand Law LLC

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 »



Common Defenses in Slip, Trip, and Fall Cases

minnesota slip and fall common defenses - sand law llc

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 »