Elder abuse appears to be on the rise in both institutional and in-home care settings. Why? As we discuss in this issue of You Should Know, we are facing a perfect storm in demographics, for-profit ownership and governemnt budget cuts. The bottom line: All of us need to be more vigilant than ever for the signs of elder abuse.
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The family of a man who died in a traffic crash is suing two Northeast Minneapolis bars, claiming the drunk driver involved was over-served alcohol and that led to the crash. Lawyer Paul Downes has represented the family of Brandon Pearson, who was killed riding his motorcycle in Northeast Minneapolis on Nov. 8, 2015, since after the crash.
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These stories from our 2018 Justice Served issue of You Should Know show how our civil justice system and right to a jury trial levels the playing field for any courageous American willing to take on those with more power ... just as our forefathers intended when they wrote the U.S. Constitution.
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SiebenCarey today announced that 12 of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 – an annual list universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The annual Best Lawyers list has been published since 1983.
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SiebenCarey today announced that 16 of the firm’s attorneys were chosen for the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list. While, on average, just five percent of all lawyers in Minnesota are selected for Super Lawyers each year, 80 percent of SiebenCarey’s attorneys were named Minnesota Super Lawyers.
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To pet lovers, a pet is more than property. They are companions, therapists, play pals or warm pillows. Pets are part of the family! If your pet is negligently injured or killed by a person or another pet, you should know your options for legal action. You might be surprised by what you find out.
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12-year-old Stephanie Johnson was found in a Milaca school bathroom on April 27 and died four days later. Stephanie's parents believe bullying at school is to blame for their daughter's suicide.
"Policies are worthless unless you're willing to follow them," said Jeffrey Montpetit, an attorney.
Montpetit and attorney Jeff Storms are considering taking the case and bringing legal action against those responsible for protecting the sixth grader's civil rights.
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Hennepin County reached a $1.5 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit of Kendrea Johnson, a six-year-old found dead in a Brooklyn Park foster care in 2014, according to court documents. The court documents say it is one of the largest settlements against a Minnesota government entity involving the welfare of a foster child.
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Romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona, has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning that has sickened at least 197 people in 35 states and killed five people, including two in Minnesota. This is the nation’s largest E. coli outbreak in over a decade, according to health officials.
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In our May You Should Know newsletter, we learn how courageous victims of human trafficking are turning to civil courts to hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes. Together with private lawyers, they are hitting traffickers where it hurts the most: their pocketbooks. And in cases where major corporations are unwittingly benefiting from slave labor in their supply chains, these actions are changing the way these companies do business.
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The rate of opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Ramsey County increased again in 2017. Last year, Ramsey County saw 72 opioid-related deaths, a 16 percent increase since 2016, and 112 total overdoses, showing the continued need to address the issue. As a result, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. Together, the two organizations have created a coalition with the goals of reducing opioid-related deaths and educating the public about the risks of opioid use.
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Distracted driving is a national epidemic and we all know it. More than 3,000 people will die and over 400,000 are injured each year as a result of motor vehicle crashes involving distracted driving. In Minnesota, distracted or inattentive driving is a factor in in one out of four crashes, resulting in tragic loss of life and divesting injuries.
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SiebenCarey is proud to announce that Susan Holden was recently elected 2018 President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. (ABOTA).
“It is truly an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to help lead the Minnesota Chapter and represent many of the most experienced trial attorneys in Minnesota,” said Holden.
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Uninsured motorist laws are different from state to state. Some states even allow the consumer to opt out of the coverage. Don’t do it. Saving a little money in the short run might end up costing you thousands of dollars in the long run. The small savings in premium cost doesn’t offset the protection offered by the coverage. Declining the coverage can leave drivers exposed to thousands of dollars in expenses in the event of an accident.
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November was Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The employees of SiebenCarey collected donations for this cause as their first “Giving Day”.
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It all started when James Patrick Carey came to Minnesota from Wisconsin in the late 1800s and began practicing law in the Iron Range town of Virginia, serving as municipal judge there for nearly 40 years. An impressive accomplishment on its own, but the son of Irish immigrants would be particularly proud today knowing that he started a family tradition of legal service that has stretched through five generations.
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Even though the snow will be flying soon, many hearty Minnesota bicyclists continue to commute to work and school. Winter shouldn’t stop you from cycling if you are fully prepared for the weather and driving conditions.
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SiebenCarey is pleased to announce that the firm’s managing partner and president, Jim Carey, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation (MMFF).
This organization is especially dear to Jim Carey and his wife, Molly, who have personally experienced family members serving in the Armed Forces; their two sons Ian and Nick are both Iraq war veterans and Nick remains an active member of the Minnesota National Guard, Red Bull Division.
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SiebenCarey today announced that attorney Jeffrey Sieben has successfully achieved Board Certification as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Board Certification is the highest, most stringent, and most reliable honor an attorney can achieve. Approximately three percent of American lawyers are board certified and Jeffrey Sieben is a member of a very select group who has taken the time to prove competence in their specialty area and earn board certification.
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With ski season just around the corner, ski accident attorney Cory P. Whalen, takes a look at collisions on the slopes and what skiers and snowboarders can be held liable for.
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