Minneapolis and St. Paul Sidewalk Shoveling Laws
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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
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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
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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 »
“Notice Requirement” Defense For Minnesota Slip & Fall Cases
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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 »
How To Evaluate What A Personal Injury Case Is Worth In Minnesota
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
What to Do After a Hit and Run Car Accident in Minnesota
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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 »