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As of this writing, the Centers for Disease Control reports over 10,000 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S., with approximately 150 deaths reported. The U.S. has had to take an unprecedented response to the virus, with many parts of the country canceling large gatherings, closing schools, and with public officials asking many non-essential workersRead More

Drowsy driving is a factor in many deadly car accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 795 people died in drowsy driving accidents in 2017 alone. However, many people believe that the number of people killed in drowsy driving accidents might be much higher. There is no roadside test to determine whether aRead More

A hit and run accident is also known as an accident in which another driver leaves the scene of the crash. Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime in Minnesota. Drivers who have been involved in an accident have a duty to stop, render aid to accident victims, and to exchange information withRead More

Have you been in an accident in a rental car in Minneapolis, Minnesota? Any car accident can be stressful enough, but when you add to that stress the fact that the rental car isn’t yours and the reality that most rental cars are brand new, the anxiety individuals can face after a rental car crashRead More

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. You purchase car insurance. You purchase health insurance. You pay your premiums on time. Yet, after a car crash, pedestrian accident, or bike accident, many Americans find themselves facing “surprise” medical bills. The New York Times reports that in many states, balance billing is legal. What is balance billing? Balance billing is theRead More

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there are approximately 93 drunk driving-related deaths each year in the state of Minnesota. These numbers don’t begin to account for the many more people who are injured in drunk driving-related crashes. According to the New York Times, New Year’s Day is the most deadly holiday toRead More

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you’ve been in a serious car accident, in addition to dealing with medical bills, you’ll also likely be dealing with insurance adjusters regarding your damaged vehicle. If your vehicle has been seriously damaged, your insurance company may declare it a total loss. A totaled vehicle is a car for which the costRead More

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the Star Tribune, Minneapolis city rules require homeowners and business owners to shovel snow from their sidewalks within 24 hours of snowfall. When homeowners and business owners fail to shovel snow, the ice that forms can pose a serious slip and fall risk. If a person is injured on icy sidewalks,Read More

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD can be caused by many different types of traumatic events. Victims of mass violence, combat veterans, violence victims, and even car accident victims can suffer from PTSD. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are certain factors that can make a person more likely to sufferRead More

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to Technology Networks, new research suggests that spinal cord injuries can seriously disrupt the body’s sense of time. The body’s internal timing for processes including body temperature regulation, hormone regulation, and immunity, can be disrupted. The study comes along with a range of new studies into how spinal cord injury impacts theRead More