Unless you’re pulling onto a one-way street, making a left-hand turn means crossing one or more lanes of traffic. When an accident occurs in this scenario, the driver who is making the left turn is usually responsible because they typically have an obligation to yield…
Human errors contribute to more than 90 percent of car accidents in the United States, so when a collision occurs, it’s reasonable to assume at least one of the drivers involved was responsible. In some cases, though, defective auto parts are to blame. Like any…
Over the past 25 years, the violent crime rate in the United States has declined sharply, but the risk of being injured in a violent attack is still high in social venues where alcohol is served. If you were injured at a nightclub, you may…
If you were hurt in a truck accident, you may be wondering how your family is going to afford the healthcare bills, lost wages, property damage, and other costs associated with the crash. Fortunately, you may have several options for pursuing compensation. Minnesota follows a…
If you were hurt in a car accident, you probably expect the insurance company to cover at least a portion of your medical bills and other damages. If you live in a “no-fault” state like Minnesota, your own insurance company would likely be your first…
If you get hurt while using a defective product, you have only a limited amount of time in which to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you attempt to file after this deadline has passed, your case will almost certainly be dismissed. Known as statutes…
Companies that welcome customers onsite have a legal obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe. If they fail to do so and someone gets hurt as a result, the business establishment could be financially liable for any damages. As with most personal injury claims, premises…
Most drivers know 18-wheelers have the potential to cause devastating injuries in the event of a collision. If you were hurt or lost someone you love in a truck crash, you may be entitled to compensation, but before you can recover a single dime, you…
Any motor-vehicle collision has the potential to cause damage, but the injuries resulting from large truck crashes tend to be particularly debilitating. Tractor-trailers weigh up to 20 times more than the average passenger car, so the force of impact can be devastating—even at relatively slow…