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Insurance and Ridesharing: Know What You’re Getting Into
On the surface, sharing a ride seems like a win-win situation that is a no-brainer for any set of passengers who are heading the same way. You save money and you reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. What could possibly be bad about that? Well, there really isn’t anything bad about it, provided […]
CDC on Bicycle Accidents
The CDC website tells us that almost half a million emergency room visits in 2013 were because of bicycle-related injuries, and 900 bicyclists were killed. While the vast majority of injuries aren’t fatal, they can still be serious, and the CDC offers some common-sense advice on how to avoid them or reduce their impact. It’s […]
Personal Injury Lawyer Warns Warm Weather and Cold Drinks Don’t Mix Well
On the surface, warm weather and cold beer seem like a great combination. You’re hot, the beer’s cold and everyone’s thirsty. Unfortunately, indulging in a few summery drinks could land someone a spot in one of Minnesota or Wisconsin’s jail cells or hospitals. Our personal injury lawyers understand that there are several reasons for this potential […]
The Long Road to Recovery After a Traumatic Brain Injury: What You Need to Know
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the result of a severe blow to the head. It might be caused by a slip and fall accident, an automobile crash, an athletic injury, or another bad head injury. Each year, roughly 1.5 million people in the United States suffer a TBI, with 50,000 of them dying from […]
Retain an Attorney to Help Ensure Success in Your Claim for Disability Benefits
If you have been injured in an accident and are attempting to obtain disability benefits from Social Security, you may be disappointed in their response. The initial claim rejection rate by Social Security is high. As frustrated as you may feel, there are steps you can take which will improve your chances of being successful […]
Personal Injury Lawyer Urges Wisconsin’s Weekend Bikers to Use Extreme Caution
It’s coming close to the weekend and according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s statistics that means one thing. Motorcycle accidents willlikely be on the rise. Each year, the state’s best number crunchers compile details about such accidents and compare them over time. It’s how they determined that weekends, typically between 1 p.m. and 4 […]
Personal Injury Lawyer Shares Insight into MN and WI Boating Accidents
Did you know that between Minnesota and Wisconsin combined, there are more than 26,000 lakes used for recreation? It’s true. They’re used for everything from seasonal fishing to ice jeep racing. And unfortunately, those visits don’t always end pleasantly. We’ve been in contact with some of the states’ record keepers and dug up a few […]
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN MINNESOTA
On March 15, a 24-year-old woman was struck and killed while attempting to cross the street in downtown St. Paul. The woman’s mother, who was crossing the street with the woman was also hit but was listed in good condition at the hospital. Unfortunately, this was not the only pedestrian hit and killed in […]
OLF REPRESENTS CLIENTS OF TWIN CITIES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
O’Dea Law Firm represents car crash victims and injured workers throughout Minnesota, including the communities of Lino Lakes, Hugo, Centerville, Vadnais Heights, Maplewood, Little Canada, Shoreview, Roseville, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Woodbury, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Circle Pines, Lexington, Arden Hills, New Brighton, North Branch, and in Ramsey County, Dakota County, Washington County, Anoka County, Hennepin County […]
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Although we are conveniently located off of Highway I-35E and Highway 96 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, we are able to accommodate requests for face-to-face meetings at a location convenient to you, including home, office and hospital visits. Call today for a free initial consultation.