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…
Any successful personal injury case will yield some amount of compensatory damages. Such damages reimburse the plaintiff for losses that he or she actually incurred such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. But what if the defendant’s conduct was especially egregious? Having…
The expenses that result from unanticipated injuries, like those sustained in a car accident, can add up fast. Fortunately, tort law recognizes as much and allows injured parties to take action against the parties that are liable for their damages. Just because you were involved…
A brain injury can derail virtually every aspect of your life, from your personal relationships to your professional capacities. If you were hurt through no fault of your own, though, you may be entitled to compensation for all resulting damages. In Minnesota, accident victims who…
If motorists across the country were diligent about eliminating distractions before getting behind the wheel, they could prevent thousands of traffic fatalities annually. They could also prevent hundreds of thousands of injuries. Fortunately, if you were struck by a distracted driver, you may be able…
