May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It is a month in which government agencies and other institutions at all levels will remind motorcyclists and other drivers about what they can do to avoid motorcycle accidents. For Minnesota drivers, May is a good time to...
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Here’s why you probably shouldn’t talk to the police
When the police come knocking, a lot of people end up having open and honest conversations with law enforcement officers in an attempt to dispel any suspicions that may be encircling them. This is usually a bad idea. After all, the police aren’t your friend. Rather,...
Pursuing a personal injury lawsuit
Thousands of civil lawsuits are filed each year in Minnesota. Many of those lawsuits are personal injury cases. Whether it is based on a motor vehicle accident or a dog bite – or any of a number of other potential causes – personal injury lawsuits typically have some...
Dog owners can be held responsible if their pet bites
Dog owners in St. Cloud love their pets like a member of the family and would never dream that their dog would harm someone. Sadly, even the most mild-mannered canine can feel threatened, lash out and bite someone, even unprovoked. Dog bites are serious injuries, and...
Common causes of boating accidents
Boating is fun, but being on the water requires prudence. Many simple situations that cause accidents may be prevented. Gas Running out of gas is not particularly dangerous on small water or in good weather. But it may cause boating accidents and personal injury if it...
‘Discernment counseling’ promises new approach to divorce
If you and your spouse are having trouble in your marriage, and it is affecting your entire family, there are a few ways to handle the situation. In the past, you could go to court or you could work with a mediator and then go the legal route to make it official....
Work zones can be deadly for anyone
When we drive our cars or trucks, we know that an accident can happen anytime and anywhere. So we’re cautious, staying focused on the task at hand and paying attention to the traffic around us. But no matter what you do, you can fall victim to the mistakes of others,...
What are some common defense strategies for a DWI in Minnesota?
Many St. Cloud area drivers know the following scenario. You’re driving around on an area road and the dreaded flashing lights and siren pull up behind you. You’re panicking wondering why you’re being pulled over and how this is going to impact your life. Minnesota...
Filing an order for protection in Minnesota
If a person is the victim of domestic abuse in Minnesota, he or she can file an order for protection. Domestic abuse is defined as an act committed by a family or household member against another family or household member. It may include physical harm, bodily injury,...
What are the most common reasons for divorce?
Thanks to a recent study by the Harvard Business School, many couples have begun to reevaluate their relationship and their preconceived notions on what causes divorce and what makes a healthy relationship. This is because, unlike what many of us thought was the main...
