Auto insurance is designed to pay for the damages and expenses of car accident victims. It transfers the risk of paying from the driver or owner of the vehicle to the insurance company. Lawsuits can become a bit more complicated when the other driver does not have insurance. Minimum Levels of Insurance Coverage Every driver […]
Every product on the market today is required to be safe for its intended use. However, while manufacturers and product designers often do not purposefully create a dangerous or harmful product, it certainly happens occasionally. When a product causes an injury, you might have a defective product claim. Types of Defective Product Claims There are […]
Not every accident will result in a legal claim. Instead, sometimes there is no legal recourse that you can use after an accident. If you have been injured in an accident, it is a good idea to talk to a personal injury lawyer about whether you have a legal case based on the specific facts […]
Far too many people do not take slips and falls seriously. Statistics, however, paint a vivid picture of just how serious these slip and fall injuries in Minnesota can be. They are the major reason for emergency room visits each year, resulting in about 8 million visits annually. About 5% of slip and falls result […]
A car accident can change your life in ways that you may have never realized. It can affect your ability to work, do the hobbies and leisure activities that you used to love, and whether you can upkeep your home. It can even affect how you interact with your family and friends. If your car […]
Slip and fall and trip and fall claims are more than just losing your footing on the sidewalk. They can also cover claims that involve things like: Defective stairways Wall or ceiling collapse Negligent security Inadequate lighting Fire safety and building code violations Any time that you are injured on someone else’s property, you may […]
Back & neck pain is extremely common following a car accident. It may be a nagging ache, or it could be a sharp pain. Unfortunately, car accidents are often the cause of long-term back and neck problems. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, car and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of spinal injuries. […]
Slip and fall and trip and fall claims are more than just losing your footing on the sidewalk. They can also cover claims that involve things like: Defective stairways Wall or ceiling collapse Negligent security Inadequate lighting Fire safety and building code violations Any time that you are injured on someone else’s property, you may […]
Although truck and car accidents are similar, they are also very different as well. Below are just a few examples of differences between these types of cases from a legal perspective. 1. Injuries and Damages Semi-trucks are much larger than the average passenger vehicle. That means that they can also cause much more damage too. […]
A tragic car accident killed the wife and daughter of a University of Wisconsin assistant basketball coach recently. According to a CNN report, the accident occurred on an early Saturday morning in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The assistant coach, his wife, their 13-year-old son, 9-year-old daughter, and the family dog were all in the vehicle when […]