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The legal landscape in Minnesota is constantly evolving. This section highlights important court cases, legislative updates, and consumer protection laws that shape the rights of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents. Stay informed about legal trends that impact your safety, finances, and justice.

Getting Wage Loss Benefits after a Car Crash

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…

By Joe Crumley

/ 13 Apr 2017

St. Thomas Shooting – Is anyone to Blame?

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,…

By Joe Crumley

/ 12 Apr 2017

Getting Medical Bills Paid after a Crash

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…

By Joe Crumley

/ 9 Apr 2017

Justice in the Words of Martin Luther King Jr.

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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 16 Jan 2017

Troubling National Number of Pedestrian Deaths

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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Jan 2017

Pedestrian Who is Intexticated: Petextrian

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.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jan 2017

25-year High in Pedestrian Deaths

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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Jan 2017

Book Review: Betrayal of Faith

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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Jan 2017

2017 New Years Resolutions: Stop Texting And Driving!

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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jan 2017

What Were You Reading About In 2016 At Legal Examiner?

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…

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Dec 2016

What You Were Reading In 2016 At The Minneapolis Legal Examiner

This year has been about as active as last year. I again took some time off for a couple of months from posting. Mostly due to a group of trials I had. We thank everyone, who took the time to read any of our posts.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Dec 2016

Pedestrians Have Increased Danger on New Years Eve

When are pedestrians in the most danger? It is New Year’s Eve. Why? It is usually a combination of drunk drivers and drunk walkers. “Alcohol impairs your physical ability to walk and to drive,” said Dr. Thomas Esposito at Loyola University Health System in…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Dec 2016