It is generally never a good idea to approach a dog without asking its owner first. While many dogs are sociable with people they do not know, others can be fearful of strangers or specific objects. If you come too close to a reactive dog, it may become defensive and...
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Speeding remains a major cause of car accidents
By now, most Minnesota drivers are probably aware of the dangers of distracted driving and drunk driving, both of which contribute to a high number of car accidents throughout the state. Recent data show that speeding also continues to cause many car accident injuries...
What constitutes the crime of burglary in Minnesota?
Movies and television programs like to depict burglary as a thief violently breaking down a locked door and stealing something therein. However, in Minnesota the crime of burglary need not be so nefarious. First-degree burglary If a person enters a building without...
3 surprising statistics about ambulance accidents
As drivers, most of us our extremely careful around ambulances. When those lights go on, we know that we’re supposed to pull over, safely out of the way, so the ambulance can handle emergencies. We also assume that ambulance drivers are well-trained to not take...
Be fully informed of your options before accepting a settlement
A car accident, even if seemingly minor, can disrupt your life in unexpected ways. You might be unable to work for a while, you might have to make multiple trips to the doctor, and you might even have to have expensive surgeries to treat your injuries. These losses...
Several injured in Alberta Township crash
Central Minnesota residents are independent people who value hard work and having fun. Many in the St. Cloud region own an ATV or UTV that they use to drive around their property, on trails, or to town. Generally driving around on area roads in town and in the more...
Five seriously injured in fiery head-on crash near Walker
Head-on collisions can be very difficult to decipher, especially if no witnesses were present. Investigating officers must photograph all aspects of the scene, make careful measurements of skid marks, and the location of any objects that may have been struck be one or...
Who is liable in a Minnesota dog bite case?
Dog bite laws in the state of Minnesota are considered to be some of the nation’s most favorable for dog bite victims. They make not only the owner of the attacking dog liable, but also any person who harbors or keeps the dog. This means that if a person is walking...
The mechanics of establishing paternity in Minnesota
“Paternity” is the legal term that means the legal father of a child born in Minnesota. Once a man is determined to be the legal father of a child, that man has an obligation to financially support the child. Getting to the end of a paternity case, however, is not...
You can be charged with DWI for taking legal medication
When you think of driving while impaired (DWI), the first thing that likely springs to mind is driving drunk or under the influence of illegal drugs. However, using legally prescribed prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can also lead to DWI charges....