The laws governing the rights of an injured worker, motorist, or customer are specific the each of the 50 states, differing from those of the other states in many important respects. As a law firm specializing in bodily injury claims and workers compensation law located in Duluth, MN, Falsani, Balmer, Peterson & Balmer are unique…
Advancing technology and the car crash
Developments in technology require updated legal advice in the event of a car crash. Here are 7 tips on what to do if you are involved in an automobile collision: Contact local law enforcement and wait for them at the scene of the crash. Collect any other driver’s information – name, address, phone number, email…
How much is your pain and suffering worth?
When you sustain a serious injury in Minnesota, you can sue the negligent person and/or entity responsible for the accident or malpractice that caused your injury. A personal injury lawsuit allows you to claim that the defendant(s) owe(s) you financial compensation, a/k/a damages, because (s)he or they caused your injury. Pain and suffering damages represent…
Fatal and serious car accidents have increased in Minnesota
Since the start of 2020, Minnesota residents have experienced an increase in the number of serious and fatal accidents. A decline in vehicle traffic during March and April did not stop the volume of fatal crashes; the number has instead grown significantly since prior years. Data from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety shows that…
What are the costs of an auto accident?
An auto accident can completely change everything. Not only is there a potential for it to change you physically and mentally, but it also has a financial impact. How much that will be is not clear cut. Many factors determine the costs of an auto accident. Supermoney explains that the costs of accidents are on…