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Make Prom A Safe Driving Night

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety took a look at prom driving this week and pointed out that: Over the last three years, 30 teens died in motor vehicle crashes over the months of…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 May 2013

Expungement and recent Minnesota Case Law

In a recent ruling, the Minnesota Supreme Court made it easier for a person found not guilty of a crime to receive an expungement, the process of erasing a criminal file. In State v. RHB, 821…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Apr 2013

Adjuster Said “The Lawyer Will Just Line His Pockets”

I recently was talking to a person who had been talking to an insurance adjuster about settling their case. The adjuster told them that they didn't want to hire a lawyer because they will…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Apr 2013

Pothole Claims

Interesting story in last Sunday's Star Tribune about the lack of success people have in making pothole claims. There are thousands that are made and they fall on death ears. Considering that…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Apr 2013

Roundup: Safety Topics Worth Knowing

As always, I am constantly reading other blogs. Here are a group I found worth passing along on safety issues: – MPR took a very interesting look at Minnesota deaths since 1976 from people…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Apr 2013

Minnesota Is Way Down the List of National Insurance Rates

The new numbers are out and Minnesota has dropped one and is now 27th nationally in cost of automobile insurance. Why is that important? Because I keep hearing from the insurance talking heads…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Apr 2013

Slow Down In Work Zones

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is kicking off Work Zone Awareness Week and asking all drivers to see construction workers. In 2012, there were 1,931 total crashes in Minnesota work…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 Apr 2013

Can The New Pope Fix The Sexual Scandals of The Church?

There is an easy answer and that is yes. Jeff Anderson took a look at this topic over at his must read blog based on a CNN Interview: There are seven concrete measures the future pope can…

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 Apr 2013

The Minnesota Child Victims Act

The Minnesota Child Victims Act continues to make its way through the Minnesota capitol. If it gets to the Governor's desk and then becomes law, it will have an incredible effect on helping…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Apr 2013

Driving Snowmen

It is amazing to drive along the winter highways of Minnesota and see the number of traveling snowmen. Basically, it is the cars that are still covered with snow despite heading down the road…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Apr 2013

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so spend some time and think about what you can do to make the roads safer. Here are a couple of suggestions: Commit to not use our…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Apr 2013

Understand Your Auto Insurance

It would seem like, as a consumer, you would have a lot of protections or help when you buy car insurance. Unfortunately, there is little help out there. It is up to you to understand your…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 Apr 2013