Lurking in millions of product, service and employment contracts is a legal landmine called forced arbitration, which allows corporations to bypass the courts and railroad Americans into privately run tribunals that almost always favor the company. And now, during the COVID-19 crisis, nursing homes, ride-sharing companies and many others are using forced arbitration clauses to avoid accountability for not protecting customers and workers from unnecessary exposure to this disease.
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Bike lanes and walking paths are busy right now, while car traffic in many areas has dropped dramatically. But that DOESN’T mean pedestrians, bikers or even motorists can let down their guard as some drivers see less traffic as an excuse for reckless behavior.
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Unforeseen home dangers are always a risk, current pandemic or not. Take this extra time at home to remind yourself and your family of the best ways to stay injury-free right now and in the brighter future ahead.
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Green Beret Richard Stayskal is an American hero – multiple deployments, critically wounded in Iraq, recipient of the Purple Heart and numerous other awards. Back stateside, army doctors twice misdiagnosed a deadly cancerous tumor growing in his lungs. After being told he couldn’t sue the government for gross negligence, a terminally ill Stayskal refused to quit and successfully led the charge for justice on behalf of fellow soldiers who have been devastated by military medical malpractice.
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A growing number of U.S. commuters rely on our roads, rails and airways to get to work.
A startling new report details how corporate corner-cutting, lax federal oversight and relentless attacks on our legal rights are threatening the safety of millions of Americans.
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From 2005 to 2018, the number of Americans that smoke dropped from 21 percent to 14 percent. Then along came e-cigarettes with a promise that vaping, as its use is known, would be less dangerous and make it easier for smokers to quit. But once again we may be learning the hard way that what sounds too good to be true probably isn’t, especially when corporate profits are involved.
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SiebenCarey today announced the promotion of Eric Beyer to partner at the firm. Beyer’s legal practice focuses on car accident, workers’ compensation, serious personal injury and wrongful death claims. He joined SiebenCarey in 2016 and manages the law firm’s Duluth office. SiebenCarey is a personal injury firm headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Duluth and Lakeville. The firm’s 18 attorneys handle cases throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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SiebenCarey is pleased to announce that Jim Carey, managing partner and president, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Minneapolis-based Union Bank & Trust Company, the only union owned and operated bank in the Upper Midwest.
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Heat sources, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all add up to an increased risk of home fires during the winter months. More chilling (pardon the pun) is that modern American homes burn faster today than 30 years ago, giving occupants only three to four minutes, on average, to escape unharmed. Put a freeze on winter blazes and protect your family from home fires throughout the year.
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The risk of CO poisoning increases in the winter when houses are tightly closed to keep out the cold. To reduce this risk it is important to ensure all of your appliances are in proper working condition and have your fuel-based appliances inspected annually by a qualified technician.
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Under Minnesota’s No-Fault insurance law, a person suffering injuries arising out of the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle has a right to benefits – payment of medical bills, lost wages and other economic losses – regardless of who’s at fault.
The term “use of a motor vehicle” seems pretty straightforward. But introduce Minnesota ice into the picture and the definition becomes, well, a little more slippery.
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Minnesota is a great state for snowmobile riding. Whether you’re off for a long trail ride, or cruising out to the ice fishing shack, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Minnesota’s snowmobile season.
There are also a number of safe riding tips that will help you arrive at your destination safe and sound.
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It’s that time of year with the first major storm already upon us. As the wind, snow and ice start to build, now is a good time to talk winter driving safety. As an accident attorney with over 30 years of experience witnessing the perils of winter driving first hand, I thought I’d take a moment to share a few safety tips for your winter travels.
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Thanksgiving to New Year’s can pose a heightened risk for drunk driving crashes following family get-togethers and holiday parties. You may also be held personally responsible if you hosted the festivities and a guest is involved. We offer commonsense tips for avoiding these preventable seasonal mishaps.
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WCCO has an update on a sister and brother hit by a suspected carjacker two weeks ago Monday. Nineteen-year-old Cecilia Speranzella remains in the hospital, but her 14-year-old brother Jacob is recovering at home. As the criminal case moves forward, the victims are working to do the same. “It won’t be over for them for a long time,” said family attorney Robert Brabbit.
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Fall, for many Americans, is synonymous with the start of hunting season.So now is a great time to talk about personal gun safety for hunters, land and homeowners, gun enthusiasts and anyone else who might handle a firearm. Because accidental gun deaths are all too common both in the field and at home.
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The insurance company didn’t believe that Paula Cottingham had post-traumatic stress disorder from a car accident where her car was T-boned in an intersection where she had the right of way. The other driver blew a stop sign and tragically was killed. Her insurer, State Farm, offered her $21,000 from a policy that had limits of $250,000. A Dakota County jury saw things differently and came back with a verdict of $2.1 million—100 times as much.
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SiebenCarey attorney and managing partner, Jim Carey, has won a multi-million dollar award for Chisago City, Minn., resident Paula Cottingham. On Dec. 10, 2014, Cottingham was involved in an intersection accident on U.S. Highway 8 when another vehicle ran a stop sign and t-boned her vehicle. She suffered many serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, and PTSD, and she has been unable to return to work since the accident.
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Kids today have the kind of toys their parents could only dream of. And while this may improve communication skills and has been found to increase concentration for children with intellectual disabilities, there are some real privacy concerns. Access to the internet with the possibility that personal information will be shared creates a new digital frontier that caregivers need to understand before purchasing the latest gadget for kids.
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Harry Sieben was recognized for 36 years of service in the Army and 12 years as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army at a recent State Capitol ceremony. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz presented Harry with the Civilian Volunteer Service Award.
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