Minnesota's constantly changing midwest weather can cause hazardous conditions for those driving or on foot. If you fell on ice, snow or water in a business entryway and sustained injuries, you might wonder if you can recover compensation for your medical bills or...
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What is the General Duty Clause?
When you go to work, you expect that your employer will provide a safe working environment free from serious hazards. But this does not always occur, and many employees sustain serious injuries on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
Should I report a slip-and-fall accident to the business where it occurred?
A slip-and-fall injury can happen suddenly, whether you are shopping in a store or conducting business in an office. According to Minnesota premise liability laws, business owners must do their best to keep their property safe for their clients and customers. When...
Research reveals link between warehouse work pace, worker injury
As someone who makes your living working in a Minnesota warehouse, you may have firsthand knowledge of the aches, pains and injuries that often come with a warehouse position. Factors like training and staff size impact injury risks. However, new research shows that...
Is speeding becoming more common in Minnesota?
Experts have linked speeding with an increased likelihood of a fatal car accident. Looking at data from the state, it seems the numbers do not lie. The Office of Traffic Safety reported some concerning figures about speeding and accidents in 2020 that show the problem...
How can scarring from a bite impact a person’s life?
After suffering from a dog bite, the physical impact can leave some surprising scars behind. They will often leave literal physical scars on the body, but they can and do leave mental scars, too. In what way do these injuries truly impact a person's life? How does the...
Reviewing electrical hazards in construction
If you work in the construction industry, you likely need to watch out for a number of hazards, such as falling objects, exposure to harmful chemicals, working in high places and dangerous equipment. Moreover, you should understand the electrical hazards you could...
Is your new snowmobile a fire hazard?
If you received a snowmobile during your holiday celebrations, you are undoubtedly the envy of your buddies. After all, modern snowmachines have a variety of features that immediately improve your winter riding experience. Still, if you have a specific type of...
Consider the direct and indirect costs of your SCI
Whether because of a car accident on the highway or a bad spill off an ATV, spinal cord injuries incur immediate, long-term and unseen costs alike. No one expects to suffer paralysis, but knowing what comes after may help in the aftermath. According to the National...
Encouraging safe driving from your teenager
Learning to drive can make your teenager feel invincible and leave you feeling uncertain and anxious. To ease your nerves, you may consider facilitating the development of safe driving practices. When your teenager observes your behavior behind the wheel, he or she...
