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Apr 13

Pollution and Personal Injury: Air Pollution Leads to 53,000 Early Deaths Each Year

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. When we think about the risk that cars pose to our safety and health, we often think about car accidents, distracted driving, and drunk driving. Yet, cars also pose another deadly hidden risk. According to Fortune, 40,000 people died in car accidents in 2016 alone, making 2016 the deadliest year on record in the last decade. Yet, a recent MIT study has found that these deaths may only account for a fraction of the people impacted by car usage in America. In fact, according to researchers, more people may be dying early deaths due to car air pollution than those who are dying in car accidents.

Apr 06

It’s Back in the News: Cell Phone Use and Cancer Risk

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. While the greatest immediate injury risk your cell phone poses involves distracted driving, the possibility that cell phones can pose a cancer risk has re-entered the news. According to Scientific American, cell phones emit a non-ionizing radio frequency radiation that can heat up tissues by exciting the tissue’s molecules.

Mar 30

Could Accelerated Bridge Construction Lead to More Injuries and Bridge Collapses?

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Accelerated bridge construction is a new construction technique that was employed in the construction of the pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Miami near Florida International University. Could this new construction method put other people and other cities at risk?

Mar 23

Balancing Teacher Safety and Students’ Civil Rights

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Students have a right to enjoy safe learning environments free of gun violence, interpersonal violence, verbal violence, and fear. However, many school districts have to walk a delicate balance between taking violent and potentially dangerous students out of the classroom and fighting the possible racial bias of teachers. As Minneapolis’s school districts have become more diverse, teachers have been asked to reflect on their own unconscious biases.

Mar 16

Why should I hire an experienced personal injury lawyer?

If you have been injured in an accident, then it would be an obvious fact that you will be bombarded with the different type of questions. If you are going to pursue the other party then doctors, law enforcement, and insurance companies will inquire about the accident and you will be confused by their professional, complex and intricate questions. Only an experienced personal injury attorney can help you to solve such kind of questions.

Here are brief outline and main reasons to choose a well-experienced Colorado Springs personal injury attorney for injury related cases.

Reason # 1

A lawyer will help you in assessing your claim at the initial level.

Personal injury lawyers are rich in experience, therefore, they can tell you the legitimacy and worth of your case before you go to take a legal action. If you are not a position of winning a case then a skilled lawyer will not only save your time but also your money.

Reason # 2

A lawyer will not charge any fee till you recover your losses.

It is a common practice that most personal injury lawyers work for a contingency fee, which means that the client will not pay attorney’s fee unless he recovers his losses. However, he is supposed to pay certain expenses other than the services of the attorney. This fee may include charges of the doctor for reviewing client’s case etc.

Reason # 3

A skilled lawyer will save you from red-tapism.

It is a common factor in personal injury cases complicated legal proceedings, perplex medical terms, and a lot of paperwork tends to delay the procedure. In such a scenario a personal injury lawyer will save you from the menace of red-tapism. He/she knows the best ways to sort out these problems and you will be able to recover your losses.

Reason # 4

A lawyer will be the best guide for you in alternative dispute resolution.

It is a common fact that complicated and lengthy trial is not always necessary to resolve. Therefore, an experienced lawyer will best guide you whether your case is more fruitful for you in alternative dispute resolution. He may advise you better whether you should go for alternative dispute resolution or should wait for best and appropriate offer.

Reason # 5

A lawyer will not allow you to make a hasty and a rash decision.

It is observed that pain, anger, fear, and frustration are part of any legal trail. Such negative emotions may impact the ability of the client to see the facts clearly. Therefore, an attorney can be more beneficial and objective about the case of the client. He will also be helpful in making hasty and rash decisions.

Reason # 6

An experienced lawyer will bring best jury verdicts in favour his/her client.

A lawyer will tell his/her client that whether the trial is necessary or not. If yes, then he/she will present the best jury verdicts in favour his/her client. He/she will develop a legal strategy to help get the best possible compensation for his/her client.

Mar 16

Can I Collect Money for My Partner’s Injury?

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you work full-time and you are injured in a car accident, you’ll have the right to seek damages for your lost wages. This money ensures that you and your family can make ends meet as you recover from your accident. However, if you are a stay-at-home parent or if you are a family caretaker, you may not be making wages to care for children or for an elderly family member. Even if you are not making money from household duties and caretaking, these services do have value. For example, Minnesota is one of the more expensive states for childcare costs. According to the Star Tribune, the average cost to put one infant in full-time child care is $13,650. If you have children and stay at home to care for them, you could be saving your family thousands of dollars in childcare expenses each year. If you are injured in a car accident and are no longer able to provide these services to your family, your family could suffer or may need to come up with the money to place your child in childcare.

Mar 09

Uber Health Now Lets Patients Get to the Doctor and Hospital, But Are There Liability Issues?

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the Atlantic, Uber is launching a new product in its ride sharing service arsenal that will allow doctors and hospitals to schedule rides for their patients. The rides can take patients home after medical treatment or schedule pick-ups for patients going to an appointment or to necessary medical care. Doctors will be able to use the application, meaning that patients don’t need a smartphone and don’t need Uber installed on their phone to use the service.

Feb 23

April 20th: Deadly Day for Car Crashes?

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. April 20^th is still months away, but some researchers are worried that it may become another deadly day for car accidents, drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. According to Vice, it isn’t clear why 4/20 became a slang term for marijuana use. However, for marijuana users, the day, April 20^th, and the hour 4:20, have become closely linked to higher usage of marijuana. April 20^th has become something of an unofficial holiday. According to Vice, you face a 12% greater risk of dying in a car crash on April 20^th than other days of the year.

Feb 16

Car Accidents, Depression, and “Text Neck”

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. We’ve heard that there are real risks to overusing our smartphones. By texting and driving and by engaging in distracted driving, we run the risk of getting into a car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting and driving kills 3,477 people each year, and leaves another 391,000 injured. Cell phone use can make us more dangerous than drunk drivers. As more people become addicted to their phones, and as more people purchase smartphones, we may see an era where texting and driving becomes the next kind of drinking and driving. While there are many social stigmas attached to drinking and driving, texting and driving has yet to attain the same kind of negative social status. Many people admit to texting behind the wheel even though we know it is deadly. While there are laws against texting and driving, in many states, a texting and driving citation results in nothing more than a ticket.

Feb 09

Bruised After a Car Accident? When Is It Serious?

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Not all car accidents result in serious injuries. Individuals may walk away from a car accident with bruises, scrapes, or whiplash. Even if you think your injuries are minor after a car accident, it is always wise to seek proper medical attention immediately after a crash. Internal bleeding is not always apparent, and something which may look like a bruise may actually be more serious.

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