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What Happens if I Am Injured by an Uninsured Motorist?
As of 2019, United States roadways gave passage to 28 million uninsured drivers. That is one out of eight motorists nationwide. Fortunately for Minnesotans, our state ranks lower than the national average. There were approximately 336,000 uninsured motorists...
What if I Am Injured While at Work?
Private employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2021. The National Safety Council reports a higher figure for the same year: almost 4.3 million medically consulted workplace injuries. But the conclusion is the same regardless of...
Minnesota Auto Injuries and Overlapping Insurance – Who Pays What?
I. Damage to your car If the other driver was at fault, the most direct way to get your auto repairs paid is by dealing directly with the other driver’s insurer. Of course, this is only plausible if the other driver was insured. If not, you must look to your...
Personal Injury Claims and the 3 Types of Damages
General, Special and Punitive Damages There are three types of damages in personal injury claims: special, general, and punitive. (General and special damages are often considered together as compensatory damages; meaning damages intended to compensate the...
What Should You Do If a Dog Bites You?
Dogs bite over 4.5 million people in the United States each year, but most of those bites do not require medical attention. However, a dog bite may cause a serious injury. Of the 368,245 people who were admitted to emergency rooms for dog bites in 2001, approximately...
Commercial Vehicle Accident, What to do in 10 Steps
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Due to the disproportionate size and weight of commercial vehicles (semi-trucks) and the corresponding likelihood of resulting injuries, commercial drivers and trucking companies must exercise great caution. Simple physics...
What To Do if You’re in a Car Accident in 7 Steps
Car accidents are a frightening experience. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, well over two million people are injured on the road every year. According to a report by the Department of Public Safety, 63,751 crashes occurred in 2021 in...
When is a Retail Store Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury?
Did you become injured as the result of a slip and fall? Did you fall inside a retail store, or on an exterior sidewalk? Then you may be entitled to compensation for expenses related to your injury. Learn more from our personal injury attorney below. When Is a Retail...
Will bringing a claim affect my insurance rates?
Many clients worry that their auto insurance premiums will increase if they make a No-Fault claim…
What does it cost to talk with an attorney?
I can assure you that you will never get a bill from Kiernan Personal Injury Attorneys.