Shopping in a big box store is an everyday activity for many people. However, have you thought about what you should do if you experience a slip-and-fall accident in one? According to the National Floor Safety Institute, more than 2 million slip-and-fall injuries...
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Who is responsible for dog bite injuries?
If you or a family member experiences a dog attack, you could have lasting physical injuries and mental effects. State laws vary about liability when a dog bite occurs. Review the rules about responsibility for a dog attack in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin dog...
How to prove someone else contributed to your injuries
Minnesota law generally holds property owners responsible for ensuring that their homes, office buildings or retail establishments are free from known hazards. If you slip, trip or fall while on another person's property, that individual may be liable for any damages...
Who’s Responsible For An Icy Sidewalk?
As the days fluctuate between slightly above freezing temperatures with frigid below freezing night temperatures, the risk of ice is a constant threat. What may have once been an easy walk is now a treacherous trek for many pedestrians. Property owners have a...
Impacts of Alcohol on the Driver’s Brain
You likely already know that drinking and driving is never a good choice, yet drunk driving crash statistics consistently show that thousands of Americans continue to make this same mistake year after year. A big part of this issue is the fact that many drivers...
What to Know About Fall Risks on the Job
Fall risks are common in many different jobs, but especially those where ladders and other dangerous pieces of equipment are involved. If you suffered a fall injury while working at your job and within the scope of your employment, you may be able to make a claim for...
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries and When to Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Spinal injuries are a serious matter that should never be taken lightly. Damages to the spinal cord and the surrounding nerves can not only be one of the most severe and debilitating types of pain you endure, but can also have detrimental effects on other parts of...
Indicators of Elder Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States, individuals and businesses across the country have been taking extra measures in order to protect themselves and their loved ones. With non-essential businesses closing, facial coverings becoming a requirement, and...
Protecting Your Legal Rights After Experiencing a Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the U.S with an estimated 1.5 million Americans sustaining a TBI. Victims of traumatic brain...
How to Prevent Swimming Pool Accidents
Spending the day at the pool can be a great way to relax with the family or even exercise during the hot summer months, but it is important to keep in mind that swimming in pools comes with a risk of injury. Keep these common causes of swimming pool injuries in mind...