Category: Personal Injuries
The 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…
Read MoreHow Does a Product Recall Impact a Personal Injury Case?
October 30, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealIf you’re facing a personal injury case because of a defective product you may be wondering whether a company’s decision to recall that product has any bearing on your case. Don’t worry! A product recall is certainly not going to hurt your case. A product recall cannot, for example, simply make your case go away. The product has already hurt you. The recall simply helps to reduce the number of injuries that the product may cause to other people in the future. If anything, if the recall notice may be treated as an admission of responsibility on the part of the manufacturer, though they aren’t always admissible in court. Your personal injury attorney can advise you on whether or not the recall will have a positive impact on your case. Of course, if you’re injured after a product has already been recalled the situation changes quite a bit. If you keep using a recalled product after the notice has gone out then you are assuming the risks associated with using it. This is a good reason for keeping your eye out for recall notices for any products you use on a regular basis. If you’ve been injured by a defective product you may be entitled to compensation. Don’t face high medical bills, lost…
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