Category: Personal Injury
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How To Prove ‘Hours-Of-Service’ Violation After A Minnesota Truck Accident
If you or somebody you care about has been involved in an accident with a large truck, there are several things you need to consider. It is important that you recover the compensation you are entitled to. If the truck driver was in violation of their “hours of service” requirements, then you need to know…
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Structured Settlements vs. Lump Sum Settlements in a Personal Injury Claim
When a person is injured in a Minnesota car accident, for example, they are often awarded a settlement in one form or another. Typically, these settlements are meant to cover a variety of damages. This can include medical costs related to the injuries, lost income if a person cannot work while they recover, pain and…
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What is Negligence in Minnesota?
When it comes to the term negligence, your mind will likely conjure up many different definitions. However, negligence is an incredibly important concept when it comes to the law, particularly in personal injury cases. Negligence is an unintentional tort (wrongful act or infringement of a right). This is different than an action that is purposeful or…
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How is Pain & Suffering Determined in Minnesota?
In the aftermath of a personal injury, many victims are left wondering what type of compensation they are entitled to. If you or someone you love has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, you could be entitled to various types of compensation, including pain and suffering damages. In the…
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Types of Car Accidents You Must Seek an Attorney For
One of the most common questions people have after a car accident is, “Do I need an attorney for this?” There is no way to answer that question definitively, but it would not hurt to consult an attorney. An experienced Minnesota car accident lawyer will be able to tell you whether you have a case…
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What Type of Accidents Affect Your Car Insurance Rates?
One of the most expensive aspects of owning a vehicle is having to have insurance. Without insurance, you cannot legally be on the roadway. Nobody wants their insurance to go up, but that is one of the unfortunate consequences of car accidents. While rates do not always go up after a traffic crash, sometimes they…
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Who is Liable for a Self-Driving Car Accident in Minnesota?
Technology has changed everything from the way we learn in schools to even the way we get to school. Self-driving cars have been the new breakthrough in driving vehicles throughout recent years. Though such a mechanical advance is a great step forward in transportation, it comes bearing it’s fair share of burdens. The Burden of Self-Driving Cars…
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Who is Liable for Injuries at a Beauty Salon?
When you go to the beauty salon to have some work done, you have the right to be served by competent employees. They have a duty to ensure you are safe and have a sanity setting. Beauty salons have fairly strict health and safety regulations to abide by, and their workers must be certified to…
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Is Running Someone Off the Road a Crime in Minnesota?
Not only is being run off the road scary, but it can cause serious injuries to you, your passengers, and anyone else nearby. These accidents are particularly frustrating when you have done nothing wrong and are left figuring out what to do in the aftermath. In some cases, these incidents end up being hit-and-run crashes.…
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Thinking of Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim? 3 Ways to Know You Have a Strong Case
Have you suffered injuries in an accident that you did not cause? You may be able to collect financial compensation through a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. However, some Mankato personal injury claims are stronger than others. If you have any of the following features in your case, you may have a strong chance…