Category: Personal Injuries
New Year, New Policy?
January 8, 2014 | Adriel B. VillarrealWhen is the last time you reviewed your insurance policies? Many people purchase their policy when they are young and no longer covered under their parent’s policies or when they first buy a house and never think twice about it. But reviewing your car insurance policy is actually very important. This is a New Year’s resolution that is relatively simple to follow through on and could save you time and money in the unfortunate event that you or a family member is hurt in a car accident. A few weeks ago I finally decided to compare prices for my auto and home owners’ insurance policies. I was given some motivation to do so after the bombardment of insurance company advertisements during a college football. I guess in some way all the constant advertising caused me to think about my coverage and whether or not I was getting a reasonable rate for coverage. I jumped online and within about one hour I had quotes from several companies promising me the “best coverage” and experience etc. Ultimately, I determined that the effort of switching my auto, home, umbrella and life policies was not worth the marginal savings I was quoted. While I did not learn any earth shattering discoveries during my online searches one thing…
Read MoreThe Buckle Up Campaign Continues
December 4, 2013 | Jon P. EricksonIn this past weekend’s November 30th issue of the Star Tribune, there were two separate articles on motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, in each of these accidents, an occupant was killed. The first accident involved an 80 yr old man being killed in a single car rollover accident. He was not wearing a seat belt, and was thrown from his vehicle. It’s interesting to note that since 2004 he had received two separate tickets for failing to wear a seat belt. “St. Paul man thrown from SUV, dies in south-metro rollover” The other accident involved a head on collision. The driver of one of the vehicles was not wearing a seat belt, and he was killed. The driver and occupant of the other vehicle were both wearing seat belts, and were not injured. “St. Paul man, not wearing seat belt, dies in head-on crash in Olivia” During this past Thanksgiving weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a movie with my daughter and two granddaughters. My daughter at one point told me that ever since I started sending her and my 17yr old grandson my BUCKLE UP blogs she has made it a point to make sure the girls are always buckled up, even when just going to school some 10 blocks from their…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I’m Injured in a Plane Crash?
November 4, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealNot all plane crashes involve large commercial airlines, and not all plane crashes end in death. It is possible to sustain significant injuries during a crash. Even if you are killed in a plane crash your loved ones may still be able to pursue a wrongful death suit on your behalf. However, plane crash personal injury suits can get complex fast. Responsibility for a crash can ultimately lie with many different parties. For example, the problem could have been pilot error, failure to maintain the plane, or a defective mechanical component. Each of those situations assigns the responsibility to very different parties. In some cases the responsibility could be spread out between a number of different parties. It’s vital to have an experienced attorney on your side during any plane crash personal injury case. As with car accidents and boating accidents, plane accidents can result in pain, disfigurement, high medical bills, and lost wages. A personal injury case can help you recoup some or all of these losses. Take the following steps immediately after the crash: Seek immediate medical attention. Document anything and everything you can about the crash. Avoid signing anything for any reason. Contact a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible. BGS has over 75 years of experience serving…
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