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Six Ways to Prevent Minnesota Motorcycle Accidents
“Check twice, save a life,” they always say on radio and TV ads, but what can motorcyclists do to prevent accidents? In 2014 alone 4,295 people died in motorcycle accidents. Some were caused by the drivers of other motor vehicles, but many were caused by the motorcyclists themselves. There are many things that can be done by […]
Richard O’Dea named 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyer!
For the 12th year in a row, Rich O’Dea has been named a “Minnesota Super Lawyer” in the area of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury representation by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Company. The selection process involves attorney nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations of potential candidates, resulting in only 5% of attorneys in Minnesota being selected […]
Roadwork Ahead: Protect Yourself While Driving in Construction Zones
In warm months, road construction plagues cities across the country. Though it’s a necessary part of our lives, it causes frustration, traffic backups, and traffic accidents. Avoid accidents while driving through construction zones with the following tips. Pay Attention and Avoid Distraction It’s always important to give your full attention to driving. However, construction zones […]
Drunk Driving Accidents? What to Expect From Your Personal Injury Lawyers
While it might seem like a no-brainer that your personal injury lawyer is an expert in handling drunk driving cases, there are actually many specialties within PI. It’s important to hire an attorney with vast experience in trying cases under the laws of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Be sure to ask a prospective attorney to share his or her past verdicts with you. These […]
Trucking Accidents and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Accidents involving semi-trucks can be especially tragic. Trucks are large, heavy, especially dangerous vehicles. When a much smaller vehicle collides with a semi-truck on a highway, the results are usually devastating. It is because of this increased risk that the United States Congress passed the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act in the year 2000. This law […]
How a Consultative Examiner Can Help in Your Claim For Disability Benefits
When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, you’ll find that your claim is examined by a medical examiner who is appointed by the Social Security Administration. Sometimes, the opinions provided by these experts support the position of the claimant. Other times, not such much, and this could wind up hurting the claimant’s chances of […]
Reasons a Personal Injury Attorney is Needed After a Work Injury
Unfortunately, being injured at work is something many people face on a daily basis. Sometimes accidents are caused when an employee works in a dangerous environment. Other times, the employee is careless or is not provided with the right safety equipment. Regardless of the cause of the accident, it is important that the employee has […]
Injured at an Outdoor Event in MN or WI? Personal Injury Lawyers May Help
Summers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are tailor-made for outdoor concerts as well as other entertaining events. Unfortunately, not all event planners or venues turn out to be safe places. In years past, summer concert and fair goers have suffered a number of accidental injuries. We’ve also noted a few venue related deaths. Sometimes the injuries […]
Healthcare Directives – Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney
It is becoming increasingly more important to establish health care directives today. If you want to ensure that your healthcare decisions are carried out if you can not speak for yourself, then you need to have both the healthcare power of attorney and living will drawn up. The advances in medical care combined with a […]
What You Need to Know After Sustaining a Brain Injury
It is estimated that over one million Americans sustain head & brain injuries each year. The vast majority of these cases are the result of a blow to the head. These injuries may occur from a vehicle accident, a fall, or a defective product. A brain injury can ultimately be a devastating situation for both […]