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Disability Policies And Forced Social Security Claims

It really is amazing what goes on with insurance coverages out there in the real world. Clearly, less regulation equals more policies that collect premiums and never plan to pay. The level of Deny,…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Jun 2010

Companies Fined For Rosemount Anhydrous Ammonia Deaths

In an update to a post I did back in December, the companies at fault for the Anhydrous Ammonia leak that killed two truck drivers have been fined. High Pressure Transports paid a $25,000 fine and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 13 Jun 2010

Delay, Deny ,Defend Used Against Solider Who Suffered Amputation

The Minneapolis Star Tribune did some great reporting this weekend. Telling us of a soldier that lost his leg in to a roadside bomb. Take the time to watch the video. …

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 May 2010

Protecting Those Who Are Cleaning Our Windows

How often do you look up and marvel at those people who go up the skyscrapers and clean the windows? I am fascinated to watch when I happen to be on the inside and suddenly the platform comes down…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 May 2010

Minnesota Has A Reason To Be Happy With Our Mine Safety

The tragedies of the mining explosions in the south have been well documented by other writers here at the Injuryboard. Mine Inspections Increase In The Wake Of West Virginia Disaster, Bret Hanna |…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 May 2010

Protecting The Nurses That Help Those Who Are Sick

Over time we have had the opportunity to interact with a number of nurses. Sometime, it’s as a part of a clients case as we review nurses notes and hear stories about the type of treatment that was…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 May 2010

Corn Silo Death Reminds Us About Farm Safety

The death of a farmer in a Waseca corn silo this past week, reminds us that safety is always important. Since 2006 there have been 12 deaths in Minnesota as the result of grain bin accidents….

By Mike Bryant

/ 7 Mar 2010

The Trials Of 9-11

Everyone can remember where they were on 9/11. I was in court and was heading back to the office as I listened to reports of airplanes seemingly coming down everywhere. The day was spent watching TV…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Mar 2010

Minnesota Workers Compensation Costs Continue To Be Lowest In the Country

Consistent with findings over the last couple of years, workers compensation claims continue to drop. Workers Compensation Research Institute has released a report that Minnesota Workers’…

By Mike Bryant

/ 15 Feb 2010

Recent Corn Silo Rescue Reminds Us About Farm Safety

The rescue of a farmer from a Farmington corn silo reminds us that safety is always important. Since 2006 there have been 12 deaths in Minnesota as the result of grain bin accidents. According to…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Feb 2010

Franken’s Protection Of Victims Rights Amendment Close To Becoming Law

Finally, Senator Al Franken’s amendment to the 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations Act prohibiting the government from contracting with companies who require their employees to agree to…

By Mike Bryant

/ 22 Dec 2009

Second Truck Driver Dies From Rosemount Anhydrous Ammonia Leak

Thursday afternoon, it was reported that a second truck driver died from the November anhydrous ammonia leak at the Rosemount CF Industries fertilizer terminal. The other driver died at the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Dec 2009