Personal Injury

When you have a child in a hospital or birth center, you expect the medical professionals to ensure that everything goes as it should and to protect the health of you and your newborn child. Unfortunately, many children in Fargo and across the United States sustain injuries during the birth […]

Many people learn about personal injury cases from television and movies, where they see injury victims using crutches to take the witness stand in court. In reality, the personal injury process takes place mostly outside of the courtroom – and some cases never make it to court at all. The […]

If you were the victim of an injury caused by another individual or company, you likely need to recover physically from your injuries, as well as financially from your injury-related losses. The process of financial recovery can be confusing, and it can include different legal terms common to injury cases. […]

Most drivers know that following a car crash, they should stop and – at the very least – exchange contact and insurance information with other drivers involved. This is because you might need to file a claim with the liable driver’s insurance to cover property damage costs or losses you […]

Most people that have been injured and decide to pursue a personal injury claim have little or no experience with the legal system and may have never even consulted with an attorney before. Read on to learn what to expect when it comes to your personal injury case. Don’t Sweat […]

Last month, a 58-year-old man from West Fargo was driving on North 45th Street when his car collided with a semi-truck. Media reported that the man did not survive his injuries, and this is only one example of how tragic truck crashes can be in the Fargo area – both […]

Unexpected injuries can be costly, as even minor injuries can result in medical bills and lost earnings if you need to miss work. More serious injuries can cause lasting physical and financial struggles, and in either situation, it is important to take legal action when another party is responsible for […]

Wrongful death is a civil claim that might be filed when a person is killed as a result of someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful actions. Also, if the victim in the case could have brought a personal injury claim had he or she been injured instead of killed in […]

Slip and falls are one of the most common preventable accidents in which people sustain serious injuries. While some slip and fall victims are able to continue on with their lives with little interruption, others suffer injuries that require medical treatment, missed work, and more. The losses from a slip […]

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the importance of wearing your seat belt in Minnesota v. Poehler.  Wearing a seat belt is important to help prevent serious injury in case of a vehicle accident.  In addition to the safety concerns of failing to wear your seat belt, it is important […]

First – what is a statute of limitations? The statute of limitations is essentially a deadline for when a plaintiff must commence a lawsuit before waiving their claim. The purpose of a statute of limitations is to prevent plaintiffs from “sleeping on their legal rights” to the detriment of defendants. The […]

In the Midwest, we all know that the winter weather can cause hazardous road conditions that can make driving dangerous and difficult. Blowing and drifting snow, low visibility, and icy roads can make it difficult to control your vehicle. Plus, it’s not always predictable. Though the Department of Transportation does […]

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, to remember all that we have to be thankful for, and of course, to stuff yourself with delicious foods. It is not a time to worry about deaths or injuries attributable to drunk drivers, but sadly, you must. People tend […]

The leaves are falling, and the stores are once again filled with festive costumes and sugary treats to help families gear up for one of the biggest nights of the year. While this night is all about fantasy and fun, drivers and pedestrians alike still need to utilize caution and […]

If you’ve recently been involved in an auto crash, here’s something you should know; most car crash cases are resolved through a settlement arrangement between the victim and the at-fault party’s insurance company. Even though the overwhelming majority never see the inside of a courtroom, it’s still important for victims […]

Kids are back to school, and this means they are spending more time on playgrounds. Kids and playgrounds go together, and it’s great to see children having a good time doing what children do best – playing. Unfortunately, school playgrounds (and other public or private playgrounds) that aren’t well designed, […]

Just as many different types of unexpected crashes or other incidents can happen, many types of injuries can result. Injury victims can sustain anywhere from a bump or bruise to a fatal internal injury. If your injury required medical treatment, you should learn about your rights to possible compensation for […]

The minutes – and days – after a car crash can be chaotic. Right after a crash, there may be many people standing around, unsure of what to do. As the hours and days pass, you may wonder whether or not you should get medical attention, stay home from work, […]

Slip and fall incidents are one of the most common causes of preventable injuries in the United States. While most people think that they are relatively low-risk, the reality is that slip, trips, and falls are capable of causing extremely severe injuries. These include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, […]

Car accidents injure thousands of people each year, sometimes severely. Under both Minnesota and North Dakota law, people who are injured in wrecks that are the result of someone else’s negligence can recover for their crash-related losses. The overwhelming majority of these cases are settled out-of-court by the at-fault party’s […]

Every motorcyclist should be concerned with safety. While riding a motorcycle can be economical, convenient, and fun, it is also an inherently dangerous way to travel due to a biker’s lack of protection should a crash occur. Even a helmet cannot prevent 100 percent of head injuries, and the rest […]

Many people, especially in the Fargo-Moorhead area, drive between Minnesota and North Dakota daily.  Due to new laws likely to be enacted in Minnesota, it is important to be aware of the dangers and possible penalties associated with driving distracted. North Dakota The North Dakota Supreme Court recently decided a […]

Although scientists aren’t sure why, concussions appear to affect women more adversely than they do men. While concussion research rarely focuses on women, women – according to Scientific American – suffer a greater number of concussions, experience more serious symptoms, and recover more slowly than do their male counterparts. As […]