Category: Personal Injuries
What Should I do if I’m injured in a Boat Accident?
October 24, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealBoat accidents can generate a personal injury case just as a car accident can. The waterways have “rules of the road” just like the streets do, and many accidents are caused by people who either ignore those rules or boat under the influence. In fact, boating accidents are common, especially in Minnesota. It pays to understand what to do since you can often receive compensation under the law for injuries sustained during a boating accident. Treat a boating accident like any other accident. Follow these steps: Seek prompt medical attention. Document whatever you can about the accident. Follow all medical advice. You may wish to call an attorney as soon as possible. Proving fault in a boating accident can be difficult, so make sure that you are careful about what you say. “No-fault” doesn’t apply on the waterways. You’re also required to call the Sheriff’s office if there was more than $2000 in property damage or any serious injuries at all. Of course, you should make sure that you do everything in your power to avoid causing accidents when you’re boating. Minnesota is statistically a very high-risk state for boating accidents. Make sure you are doing your part to keep our waterways safe and fun for everyone. Brush up on the rules of…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If My Child is injured at School?
October 17, 2013 | Adriel B. VillarrealNothing is more stressful and upsetting than knowing your child has been hurt, especially when he’s been hurt at school. When the immediate emergency has passed and your child has received all necessary medical attention you may find that you’ve been left with a stack of medical bills. In the worst case, your child may have been permanently injured and traumatized by the event. You need to take some careful steps to get the help you need. After the accident seek immediate medical attention for your child. Document the injury. Ask for a copy of your school’s incident report. Avoid signing anything that anyone asks you to sign. Gather all of the evidence relating to your expenses and losses, such as bills. Speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as you possibly can. Continue to carefully monitor your child for signs of further complications. Seek additional medical attention if necessary. Notify your lawyer of any changes. When bringing a claim against a school the law requires notice of claim within 180 days of the incident. In cases of a wrongful death, you may have up to one year. You should be aware that there are special rules about the way that a minor’s injury settlement may be handled. The courts have these…
Read MoreDangerous Driving Reports
October 7, 2013 | Jon P. EricksonTraffic accidents and fatalities are up after years of declining. A recent article in Consumer Reports entitled “Crash Course on Car Safety” indicates that accidents and fatalities are continuing to rise. The Consumer Report article reported that the number of death and injuries in motor vehicle accidents in 2012 saw a 5{a0c01d20c42349884e67ff80c137866b0a9fe47aaae8f8a86a605a369ae487c3} rise after over 5 years of declining numbers. It reported that in 2012 there were 12,872 deaths where the deceased was unbelted, 9,944 deaths where speed was the main factor in the accident, 9,878 deaths of occupants of motor vehicles where the driver’s were intoxicated, and 3,331 deaths identifying distracted driving as the major cause. There were suggestions as to what could be done to bring these numbers down. Most are just common sense, but it did suggest that advances in motor vehicle safety technology can go a long way in reducing the numbers i.e. speed sensors in motor vehicles, ignition interlocks, cars with easy to use and good control systems, and improved voice-command systems. There are of course some simple things we all can do such as slowing down, wear your seat belts, wear a helmet when on a motorcycle, don’t drink and drive and don’t use hand held phones while driving. The article also suggested five easy ways to…
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