It can happen to anyone. An afternoon filled with children laughing and playing on a trampoline can shift to one of stress when a child lands awkwardly or falls out of the trampoline and suffers an injury. Parents who find themselves in this situation are not alone....
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What to know about wrongful death claims in Minnesota
Not every accidental death leads to a legal claim. However, when someone’s life is cut short because of another person’s careless or wrongful actions, Minnesota law may consider it a wrongful death. Wrongful death is defined in state law as when a person dies as a...
Is it enough just to cover your medical bills?
In many cases, when you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you can then sue them to seek financial compensation. If another driver caused a car accident or a property owner caused a slip-and-fall accident, for example, you may need compensation...
Why do drivers sometimes turn off their music?
Have you ever been in the car, happily listening to the tunes blasting out of the radio, when the driver spoils the party by switching the music off? Or maybe you have been the one driving who upset your passengers by lowering the volume. Some people assume it is...
Tips to avoid an underride accident
If your car ends up underneath the back or side of a truck, your chances of making it out alive, or without serious injuries, will be low. Underride accidents are usually devastating for those in the smaller vehicles and their families. The reason they are so...
Why are highways in Central Minnesota so deadly?
This year is proving to be a deadly one on Central Minnesota roads and beyond. In March, a woman was killed in Benton County when she lost control of her vehicle on a snowy, icy road. She slid into oncoming traffic where she was struck by another driver. That driver...
Protecting a family farm with a prenup
If your adult child owns a share of your family farm, or if you plan to leave all or part of it to them when you retire or pass away, it’s worthwhile to talk with them about getting a prenuptial agreement before they marry. This can prevent the farm from falling out...
Do you need to split up student loans during divorce?
You know that you and your spouse have to split up your debts during divorce. Perhaps the two of you have a joint credit card account, for example. You’re both liable for the charges on that account, so you have to divide your debt along with your assets. But what...
Who is liable for an ATV accident in Minnesota?
All-terrain vehicles ATVs can be an important resource for certain employees, such as agricultural professionals or groundskeepers. They are also a source of entertainment for people of all backgrounds and professions. Unfortunately, riding on an ATV comes with a...
Be careful what you type until your case is resolved
Nowadays, communication happens instantly via text messages, emails and social media. While this convenience has its benefits, it can also create serious risks for individuals facing criminal charges. If you are at risk of a criminal conviction, anything you...