Farmers and ranchers who need to protect crops from invasive weeds have long chosen paraquat, a popular herbicide that has been prominent since it was introduced 60 years ago. Paraquat effectively treats weeds and plants resistant to other pesticides, and it’s economical in contrast with…
Every 90 minutes, a pedestrian is struck and killed by a drunk, distracted, or otherwise reckless driver. Since people on foot have zero protection from the force of impact, those who are fortunate enough to survive such accidents tend to sustain serious injuries. In other…
Minnesota is one of 33 states that has a modified comparative fault law. Under this law, a personal injury plaintiff is barred from recovering from the defendant if the plaintiff was at least 51 percent liable for the accident in which they were hurt (50…
If you were seriously hurt because someone failed to act with reasonable care, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages. Before you can recover a payout, though, you will have to prove negligence, which is the basis of most personal injury claims.…
If you were seriously hurt because of another party’s negligence, you may be able to hold them financially accountable for the resulting damages. Chances are you’ve never filed a personal injury claim, though, and don’t know what to look for in legal counsel. Since the…
If you file a personal injury claim, a number of factors can impact the settlement negotiations. If you intend to bring a third-party insurance claim, you will have to prove liability, causation, and damages to recover compensation. Below we have provided an overview of these…
If you were hurt because someone failed to act with reasonable care, it’s natural to approach the claims process with apprehension. Not only is building a strong case a lot of work, but legal proceedings also happen to be rife with uncertainty. As such, there…
As of September 1, Texans will be allowed to carry handguns throughout the state without having a license or training. On June 16, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1927. HB 1927 is a permitless carry law that allows adults 21 and older…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that Smiths Medical has recalled nearly 1.5 million syringes used to draw and inject insulin into diabetic patients. The FDA identified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type, and indicates that…
Following the recent recall of about four million Philips CPAP and Bi-PAP machines, an Oregon professional truck driver has filed a new class-action lawsuit against the company, seeking damages because of interruption to his sleep apnea treatment. He seeks to represent all others similarly situated…
