Summer traffic includes motorcycles, and unfortunately the number of crashes increases with more drivers on the road. The kind of coverage you purchase for your motorcycle makes a difference. It’s important to make sure that your new Harley is insured for damages, but it’s equally important that you too can get fixed if you’re hurt because of a motorcycle accident.
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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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The newest trend in metro transportation has become the electric scooter. While convenient, quick, and fun, stop to consider your modes of self-protection before jumping on one and taking a ride. As with the proliferation of any device that ends up on the roadway, there’s been an increase in the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths involving electric scooters.
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SiebenCarey is proud to announce that Matthew E. Steinbrink earned certification as a Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) Board Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist. This certification program is administered by MSBA and approved by the State Board of Legal Certification. Fewer than three percent of all licensed Minnesota attorneys receive the certification.
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We’ve all been told and heard that there are too many lawsuits in America. It is belief is held by many Americans. But, is this belief actually supported by facts? Or, is it a myth perpetuated by those who can afford to spread this message and ultimately benefit from the belief?
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While many individuals are aware of the serious consequences of drunk driving, texting while driving, and talking on the phone while driving, one issue that is overlooked is Drugged Driving. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of incidents where drivers involved in a car crash were impaired by a substance other than alcohol.
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Crosswalks are an important safety feature implemented into Minnesota’s transportation network that allow pedestrians to safely cross roadways. Every year in Minnesota, pedestrians are struck and killed by drivers who simply did not see the person walking across the road. Drivers must be aware of their surroundings at all times to be alert for all pedestrian crossings.
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School is out, a sure sign of summer! Also a sign that boating season is upon us again.
Before you get caught up in the variety of summer water activities popular in Minnesota, please take time to read this.
Apart from the usual safety tips (review the DNR’s boating safety guide, wear a life jacket, stay sober, be aware of weather, and understand how all aspects of your boat work) there are several changes in boating laws for 2016.
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With summer just getting into swing, and the temperatures rising, unfortunately there has been an increase in fatal car crashes on Minnesota roads and highways.
Here are a few tips to help you avoid being involved in a car crash this summer.
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In the last few weeks, three were killed in pedestrian related car accidents in Minnesota. One was a 5 year-old boy in Minneapolis struck on Halloween, another a 35 year-old woman struck by a semi truck on interstate 35 near Sandstone, and yet another a 54 year-old woman struck by a car on Highway 95 near Cambridge.
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There are a number of stark differences between motorcycle accident insurance and car accident insurance in Minnesota. What most folks don’t realize until it's too late is that their motorcycle policy may not protect them if they are injured while riding.
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This week is National School Bus Safety Week
I have been a Minnesota accident lawyer over ten years and wanted to take this opportunity to pass along some safety tips for motorists who encounter a school bus.
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Each year, Super Lawyers rates lawyers who have attained a high-degree of professional achievement. Attorneys are selected based on a rigorous, multi-phase rating process that includes peer nominations, evaluations and third party research. The publication also recognized four attorneys from the firm to its list of Rising Stars.
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