Elder abuse inflicts devastating emotional and physical damage to millions of nursing home residents each year. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 elderly patients will suffer abuse, yet barely 1 in 14 cases is pursued. In...
As the number of children and teens with internet access continues to increase, cyber bullying has become a dangerous epidemic. Bullies have moved from the playground to the web, where cruel remarks, humiliating photographs, and...
In Minnesota, hit and run accidents are classified as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the accident details and personal injuries. A Minnesota personal injury lawyer can explain fines and/or jail time that’s associated with a...
Dog bites in Minnesota fall under “strict liability” statutes. When dogs cause injuries, Minnesota can impose liability on dog owners under certain conditions. A Minnesota personal injury lawyer who handles dog-bite cases is familiar with...
Scopes used in medical procedures can present a serious risk of puncture to vital organs or the depositing of bacteria that can cause infections. The injuries that the misuse or contamination of scopes and other...
Each year in the United States a strand of bacteria known as salmonella causes an estimated one million illnesses. Of those affected, 19,000 will end up as admitted patients in local hospitals and about 380 will die. Salmonella...
Too many Americans are dependent on opioid painkillers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has gone so far as to declare opioid painkiller usage an epidemic. Not only are thousands of Americans dependent on these prescription drugs, but...
