Should You Take Notes at the Scene of an Accident? You Bet!
August 6, 2014 | Adriel B. VillarrealGetting into a vehicular accident is overwhelming and stressful for everyone involved, but it can be even more stressful dealing with insurance companies. Taking steps to be prepared when it’s time to give your version of the events can help make the process easier, quicker and more accurate, which will assist in all aspects of your legal defense. What to do After an Automobile Accident in Minnesota First, you should always make sure that everyone who was involved in the accident is safe and receiving any necessary medical attention! Next, move obstructing vehicles out of the way of traffic, if at all possible, to ensure there are no further injuries. After everyone is safe and seems to be free from major injury, you should get out your notepad. You may be dealing with insurance companies for several months, and after that amount of time facts may become unclear, so having a record of the events while they are fresh can only help your case. Call the personal injury attorneys of Barna, Guzy & Steffen today at (763) 780-8500 if you have any questions about your accident What to Write Down at the Scene of an Accident Some of the most important items to record at the accident scene are: What happened prior to the accident…
Read MoreSave the Date! Starry, Starry Night Barn Dance: September 20, 2014
July 30, 2014 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Stable Pathways, a program that provides horse-assisted activities for people living with cognitive and physical challenges, is hosting a barn dance benefit for fundraising. BGS’ Legal Administrative Assistant Sarah Thies is on the Board of Directors and is assisting in organizing the event. Barna, Guzy & Steffen is also a sponsor of the event. The fundraiser will take place Saturday, September 20st, 2014. There will be an excellent BBQ dinner featuring Famous Dave’s food, a silent auction, program demonstration, and dancing with live music will follow. Tickets to the event will be $35 with proceeds going to promote Stable Pathways’ missions. Stable Pathways is located at Bunker Park Stables in Coon Rapids. It provides equine-assisted activities for people living with physical and cognitive challenges under the careful direction of either a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International Certified Instructor or a Minnesota licensed Occupational Therapist. Sarah says that therapeutic horseback riding helps riders “organize” body and brain. The horse’s gait is most similar to a human gait so riding provides a connection to a natural rhythmic movement from the horse that stimulated the rider’s body and brain. Riders at Stable Pathways have experienced positive changes in a variety of ways such as steadier balance, improved core strength, increased trunk control through side…
Read MoreBGS Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2014
July 8, 2014 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Barna, Guzy and Steffen would like to congratulate their attorneys named to the 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers lists. This year, the law firm had five Super Lawyers and three Rising Stars named to the lists. The attorneys named Super Lawyers were: John T. Buchman/Personal Injury Michael F. Hurley/Banking Jeffrey S. Johnson/Real Estate Bradley A. Kletscher/Business Litigation Steven G. Thorson/Real Estate And the Rising Stars: Timothy D. Erb/Real Estate Tammy J. Schemmel/Business Litigation Angela M. Woessner/Real Estate These attorneys will appear in the Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine published in July 2014 and distributed to attorneys in Minnesota and the ABA-accredited law school libraries. In addition, selected attorneys will also appear in the August 2014 issue of Mpls./St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business. Super Lawyers are chosen using peer nominations and evaluations which are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The firm recognizes that it is an honor to have attorneys named Super Lawyers/Rising Stars. This acknowledgement reinforces their continuing mission to be recognized as the best and most innovative law firm in their market.
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