Duluth Minnesota Personal Injury Law Blog
Do you need help with Social Security benefits approval?
If you recently suffered a personal injury in Minnesota that is likely to leave you permanently disabled, your health insurance may not be enough to cover your necessary care. You can apply for Social Security benefits, but being successfully approved can be quite a...
Is your employer required to provide you with first aid?
Depending on your industry, your Minnesota employer could violate OSHA’s current compliance standards by not providing employees with first aid or access to certain medical personnel. Both you and your boss should make yourselves aware of an unintentional oversight....
Hurt on your friend’s property? You can still make a claim
If you're hurt on someone else's property, then there is a chance that you could make a premises liability claim for compensation. A premises liability claim is important for those who are badly injured as a result of a property owner's negligence or failure to take...
Help your teen by encouraging more hazardous weather training
In Minnesota, the weather can be unpredictable. From winters that never seem to let go to summer storms, there's always a risk that people could be involved in a dangerous weather event. When you're a skilled driver, you might not worry much about the weather and its...
What do you do if you’re in a crash with a recreational vehicle?
Recreational toys are a lot of fun. Things like four-wheelers, Jet Skis and campers can make your vacations and weekends exciting, creating great memories with friends and family. However, they can be extremely dangerous, and they do have the potential to cause...
How can you prove driver distraction in a car accident claim?
Minnesota has strict laws about how you can use cell phones when operating a motor vehicle. These extra laws are essential because one out of five car crashes between 2013 and 2017 occurred as a result of distracted driving. After a car accident, you will...
What are some tips for avoiding truck collisions?
Trucking accidents can happen anywhere in the U.S., but in cities and on highways, they're more likely to impact people. The good news is that people like yourself can avoid trucking accidents. A few simple tips make it safer to avoid colliding with a truck or having...
Workers’ compensation coverage for the misclassified worker
Workers' compensation laws require most businesses to carry workers' compensation coverage for their employees. As an employee, you're entitled to this coverage if you're hurt on the job. Sometimes, businesses misclassify their workers to avoid paying for workers'...
Slip-and-fall accidents: You can make a claim
Slip-and-fall cases are among the most common causes of premises liability claims. It's easy to slip and fall. For example, if there is some gravel misplaced on steps, you could slip and fall down the stairs. If the sprinkler system gets the porch wet, it could become...
Moving patients a common cause of injury in health care
Working in any type of health care environment presents certain inherent risks, with nurses, nursing assistants and others in the industry regularly experiencing a wide range of work-related injuries and ailments. While working around sick people and regularly using...
