There’s a right way and a wrong way to handle overbooked flight. United screwed up in almost every way imaginable. First, overbooking. Overbooking is the practice of selling more seats than you have on the airplane. What!? That sounds crazy to inexperienced travelers, but it’s legal,…
After a car crash injury, there are some important things you need to know. These articles will explain your rights in Minnesota. Almost everyone hurt in a Minnesota crash has a right to No-Fault (or PIP) Benefits. Anyone, regardless of fault. At least $40,000 Coverage: at…
If you’re injured in a Minnesota crash, car insurance has to pay benefits for your lost income. No-fault (also known as PIP) is insurance every car owner in Minnesota is required to carry. No-fault pays 85% of your lost income, up to $500 per week. Sometimes they…
Paul J. Rousseau, a student, was shot in the head while in a dorm room at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. A Star Tribune story last week noted that: [Rousseau]… was injured seriously enough to require surgery after a gun was accidentally discharged in another room,…
Someone hurt in a car crash needs to know their medical bills are going to be paid. The good news is that almost every Minnesotan is guaranteed at least $20,000 in high quality medical coverage, and health insurance after that. Now, if the injured person was in the ICU (Intensive…
It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The courts are closed, no mail , and for some a day off. It will be a day to read or hear the “I Have A Dream ” speech. To think about it’s meaning. http://youtu.be/smEqnnklfYs For me it…
Recently, I looked at the increased numbers of pedestrian deaths in Minnesota. 25-year High in Pedestrian Deaths, Mike Bryant January 5, 2017 11:49 AM While the numbers aren’t finalized, they do suggest that there will be a significant increase nationally. As was reported by the…
The Minneapolis Tribune reported that we are at a 25 year high for pedestrian deaths: Determining the cause of the spike is challenging, but state officials noted this fall that distracted driving crashes appeared to be on the rise. Police in some cities, like St.…
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported this month that Pedestrian deaths are on the rise: Last year, 60 pedestrians died on Minnesota roads, 19 more than in 2015, state officials said. The last time that many died was in 1991, with 61. Our firm has looked…
This book written by fellow Legal Examiner member Mark Bello , is a compelling and interesting look at what happens in child sexual abuse cases. It is fictional, but captures what happens in real life cases. He writes about and addresses many of the issues…
We see the tragedy that results from deaths when inattentive drivers are on the road. Make sure you aren’t one of them. Here’s to a safer and happy 2017. From Our New Radio Ad: Each year Bradshaw and Bryant gives hundreds of safe rides home…and…
It’s been great to have a forum to talk about making the world safer, but even more important has been the opportunity to learn from Legal Examiner and great lawyers across the country. Here’s the list of what the most viewed pieces have been for…
