Any time you’re involved in a serious collision, there is a risk that you could have a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury could happen if you hit your head or have whiplash, twist your head quickly or are impaled by debris. From crushing wounds to...
Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
What does no-fault insurance mean for you after a major crash?
Fault is usually a major consideration after a car crash. Both the police officers responding to the scene of a collision and the insurance adjusters handling claims after a crash will try to decide who was responsible. Sometimes, one person is fully at fault, and in...
Don’t accept an accident settlement before gauging these factors
A car accident can leave you struggling to get by. If you're like most car wreck victims, then you're trying to find a way to deal with your physical pain and newfound limitations while your medical expenses continue to mount. You might also need extensive...
Dealing with an insurance company after an accident
Immediately after an accident, your world may be in chaos. You may be in pain, concerned for the well-being of your passengers and frustrated about the disruption of your plans. Though the police, medical responders and the other driver may all bombard you with...
What if my Child gets Hurt?
Personal injury actions-where you are injured due to somebody else's actions or failure to act-can be a lot of stress added to the fact that you are injured and trying to focus on your recovery. When the injured person is your child, the drive to protect and defend...
Let’s Ride!
Ditch the Windshield this Summer! Now that summer has officially arrived in Minnesota, it's time to tune up your fishing boats and - if you're like me - your bicycles. I am lucky to live and work in bike-friendly Alexandria where there are designated bike routes,...
The tragic future for brain injury victims
An accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury can be one of the most devastating events a family can endure. Some of the common causes of brain injuries in Minnesota include motor vehicle accidents -- especially those caused by impaired drivers -- pedestrian...
Does Anybody Really Know what Time it Is?
That's the question Chicago asks in the song of the same name on their classic 1969 debut album, Chicago Transit Authority (here's a link to the original version before it was shortened for radio play). When it comes to the deadlines for bringing legal claims, not...
Protect Yourself from Social Host Liability
The ice is off the lakes, warm weather is returning, and as we wake from our winter hibernation there are more gatherings and events to plan, host and attend. Summer brings outdoor barbecues, graduation parties, family reunions, weddings and all sorts of party...
Beware of the Personal Injury Release
If you suffer a personal injury in a car accident or other event that is someone else's fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Immediately following the accident is not the time to accept a personal injury settlement. This is especially true if you are still...