Legal

This section explores important legal updates across Minnesota—from new state legislation to significant court rulings. Whether it’s a case impacting injury law, consumer protection, or civil rights, our legal coverage helps St. Cloud residents stay informed about their rights and the evolving justice system.

4 Social Media Tips for Car Accident Claimants

Connecting with others on social media is a pillar of modern life. Indeed, whenever you need encouragement or have cause to celebrate, where do you turn first? Most people share news—both good and bad—online without a second thought. If you were hurt in a car…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Feb 2021

4 Social Media Tips for Car Accident Claimants

How Soon After a Car Accident Should I Call a Personal Injury Attorney?

Getting hurt in a car accident can add a number of tasks to your ever-growing to-do list. You’ll certainly have to visit a doctor, for example, and you may have to find someone to cover for you at work. You’ll also need to arrange for…

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Feb 2021

How Soon After a Car Accident Should I Call a Personal Injury Attorney?

How Might Minnesota’s Modified Comparative Fault Law Affect My Injury Claim?

If you were hurt in some kind of preventable accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the associated damages. If you contributed to the accident in some way, however—or to the severity of your injuries—you may only be able to seek funds for a…

By Mike Bryant

/ 2 Feb 2021

How Might Minnesota’s Modified Comparative Fault Law Affect My Injury Claim?

Struck by a Distracted Driver? How to Build a Strong Car Accident Claim

Across the country, distracted drivers are responsible for roughly nine traffic fatalities—and more than 1,000 injuries—every single day. If you’re among those who were seriously hurt by a distracted driver, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Taking action against the negligent motori

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jan 2021

Struck by a Distracted Driver? How to Build a Strong Car Accident Claim

3 FAQs About Car Accident Claims Involving Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to more than 150 deaths across the United States every single day. And those who are fortunate enough to survive a major bump, blow, or jolt to the head are inclined to develop disabilities, which can permanently change life as…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Jan 2021

3 FAQs About Car Accident Claims Involving Brain Injuries

What to Know About Motorcycle Accident Claims Involving Brain Injuries

Unlike standard passenger vehicles, motorcycles are not equipped with any kind of crumple zone to absorb forceful impacts. As such, riders are incredibly vulnerable in collisions. While wearing adequate safety gear can help—helmets reduce the risk of death by 37 percent, for example—catastrophic inj

By Mike Bryant

/ 21 Jan 2021

What to Know About Motorcycle Accident Claims Involving Brain Injuries

5 Strategies for Strengthening Your Car Accident Claim

Since legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, there’s no way to guarantee any given claim will yield a payout. If you were hurt in a car accident, though, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve. Let’s take…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 Jan 2021

5 Strategies for Strengthening Your Car Accident Claim

What Should I Be Prepared to Discuss with My Brain Injury Attorney?

If you’re living with a brain injury because someone failed to act with reasonable care, you may have grounds for legal action. The easiest way to determine how best to proceed in such a scenario is by consulting a knowledgeable attorney. Since most reputable personal…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 Jan 2021

What Should I Be Prepared to Discuss with My Brain Injury Attorney?

How Can I Prove the Extent of My Brain Injury?

If you sustained a brain injury because someone failed to act with reasonable care, you may be entitled to compensation for all associated damages. And when it comes to head trauma, such damages—from medical bills to lost wages to mental anguish—can add up fast. While…

By Mike Bryant

/ 11 Jan 2021

How Can I Prove the Extent of My Brain Injury?

Minnesota Courts Take Distracted Driving Seriously

Minnesota’s hands-free cellphone law went into effect on August 1, 2019. Between then and December 31, 2019, police cited more than 9,700 motorists for violating the new law. To date, 75 percent of these tickets—and their associated fines—have been upheld, while fewer than 2 percent…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jan 2021

Minnesota Courts Take Distracted Driving Seriously

Who Might Be Liable for a Skiing Accident?

Every time you hop on a chairlift, you assume a certain amount of risk. That doesn’t mean, however, that those who get hurt in skiing accidents have no legal recourse. If you sustained serious injuries during a trip to the mountains, you may be entitled…

By Mike Bryant

/ 8 Jan 2021

Who Might Be Liable for a Skiing Accident?

What to Look for in a Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Not all personal injury attorneys are equipped to counsel motorcycle accident victims. If you were struck by a reckless driver while riding your motorcycle, you deserve representation from someone who’s well-versed in the statutes, precedents, and proceedings that could affect your claim. In other w

By Mike Bryant

/ 5 Jan 2021

What to Look for in a Motorcycle Accident Attorney