After peaking in the early 1990s, the number of vehicle occupant fatalities has declined recently. But the number of motorcycle fatalities has remained steady over the years. Engineering advances have increased car crash survivability, although the fatality rate is...
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How Do Brainerd, MN Injury Lawyers Resolve Truck Crash Claims?
Back in the day, most truck wreck claims went to trial. But that proportion decreased by over 50 percent during the 1990s. Now, out-of-court settlements far outnumber trials. These settlements are usually best for everyone. They give the parties more control over the...
Brainerd, MN Accident Lawyers and Third Party Liability
In catastrophic injury situations, such as spine injuries, the medical bills alone may exceed $1 million. Most families do not have the financial resources to cope with expenses like these. Furthermore, many health insurance companies refuse to pay injury-related...
Motorcycle Crashes, Maximum Compensation, Motorcycle History, and Brainerd Attorneys
One of the most infamous wrecks in motorcycle history still has some important lessons in terms of obtaining maximum compensation. British Army Officer T.E. Lawrence, who is better known as Lawrence of Arabia, was one of the most famous World War I commanders. In...
How Does the Graves Amendment Affect Law Firms in Buffalo, MN?
If you see a U-Haul or other rented moving truck on the streets or highways of Wright County, an incompetent driver is probably behind the wheel. A fully-loaded, 17-foot truck may weigh up to 25,000 pounds. Even experienced drivers have a hard time managing these huge...
Fast Starts, Spine Injuries, and Lawyers in Brainerd, MN
Teams that succeed in baseball usually start fast. Clubs which consistently do things like get the leadoff batter on base and record the first out of an inning usually win most of their games. A serious spine injury is definitely no game. In 99 percent of these cases,...
Brainerd, MN Accident Lawyers and Left Turn Motorcycle Crashes
Assume Doug Defendant is waiting to make a left turn against traffic on a main street, so he can get to a neighborhood street. Traffic is rather heavy and Doug must wait several seconds. But to him, the wait time seems like several hours. So, when he thinks he sees an...
Here’s How Personal Injury Lawyers in Brainerd, MN Obtain Maximum Compensation for Dog Bites
Mostly due to the nature of the injuries, compensation in dog bite cases is generally rather high. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a good example. PTSD is a physical brain injury and not a processing disorder. Traumatic events, such as combat stress or violent...
Motorcycle Crash Settlements and Brainerd Attorneys
Most motorcycle injury claims do not go to trial. In fact, about 95 percent of these matters settle out of court. If the crash involved wrongful death and the issues are crystal clear, settlement usually occurs within a few weeks. But in most situations, the victim is...
Brainerd, MN Accident Lawyers and Liability Issues in Truck Crash Claims
Large trucks move over 70 percent of the goods sold in the United States. So, most of the items at local stores, from the croutons in fast-food salads to the SUVs at local car dealerships, arrive in Brainerd by truck. Many times, due to the ongoing truck driver...