Category: Personal Injury

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Dogs are affectionately known as man’s best friend and are generally wonderful companions to many. Unfortunately, any dog can attack or bite someone, and cause extensive physical injuries, emotional distress and other financial losses. Dog attack/bite victims can seek damages for their injuries by bringing a dog bite injury claim, often covered by the dog…

Why You Should Act Quickly to Preserve Black Box Data After an Accident

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In most modern truck and car accidents, the vehicles contain black boxes that contain evidence of speed, braking, turning, and more, where there is a significant accident event. It is critical that you hire a lawyer to go out and read the black box evidence while it exists, and before vehicles disappear, or are destroyed…

Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury You Should Know

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In the aftermath of an accident, visible injuries often command the victim’s full attention. However, some of the most significant injuries you can face may lurk undetected beneath the surface. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions manifest symptoms that might initially be brushed off or misunderstood. Understanding the signs such as headaches, fatigue, and confusion…

How to Preserve Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim

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In the moments after an accident, it is natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps. However, the steps you take in the days and weeks following the accident are essential for your rights, safety, and the total value of your claim. Preserving evidence after your accident will help your attorney build a…

Can you Get Pain and Suffering Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim?

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After the loss of a loved one, determining the type of claim you should file for your losses can feel overwhelming, and many find themselves unsure of what damages are available for wrongful death claims. In Minnesota, the law has recently changed, and now allows compensation for the pain and suffering of the person who…

How to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Minnesota

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When faced with the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, families in Minnesota find themselves on a complex, emotional journey through the legal system. Wrongful death claims in Minnesota can only be filed by a court-appointed Trustee. The Trustee can be a family member, heir, or other person qualified to act…

Minnesota Passes New Law Allowing Additional Damages For Wrongful Death

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The State of Minnesota recently enacted a series of groundbreaking reforms to its wrongful death laws. The Minnesota Survivorship Statute, included in the Omnibus Judiciary and Public Safety Bill, was signed into law on May 20th, 2023. This new statute aims to ease the financial and emotional burdens of those who have lost a loved…

5 Benefits of Hiring a Wrongful Death Attorney

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After losing a loved one in a sudden accident, you may feel understandably overwhelmed and confused. As you are grieving a loss, it may be challenging to determine your next steps. Additionally, surviving family members often have to juggle settling their loved one’s affairs as they care for their families. If you lost someone you…

3 Strategies Car Accident Adjusters Use and How to Navigate Against Them

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in Car Accidents, Personal Injury

After a car accident, the next natural step will be to file an insurance claim. Filing an insurance claim means having to deal with insurance adjusters. While an insurance claim aims to provide you with the financial means to recover after a car accident, that’s not the goal of insurance companies. Insurance companies don’t aim…

What You Should Know About a Slip-And-Fall on Ice, Snow, or Slush

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