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DWI Patrols Increased for Holiday Weekend

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

In an effort to NOT repeat the Memorial Day accident statistics, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced on Thursday that State Patrols will be prolific and diligent this weekend — against drunk drivers. The department will conduct Operation NightCAP (night time concentrated alcohol patrol) in a thirteen county area: Anoka, Blue Earth, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, and Wright. (They will also crack down on seat belt violations. Citations may now be issued even if there are no other violation.)

Last 4th of July weekend, 70% of the deaths were alcohol-related. There were nearly 2,000 arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Operation NightCAP was very effective last year, issuing nearly 150 seatbelt citations and nearly 200 DWI arrests.

TSR Injury Law and MADD Minnesota applaud this additional effort taken to prevent a deadly weekend. Founding partner, Steve Terry, and MADD Minnesota Executive Director, Jean Mulvey, filmed a PSA commercial that will be airing this weekend. It is addresses the issue of drunk driving and the importance of a designated driver.

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Minnesota Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Drunk driving accidents are all too common in Minnesota. If you have suffered injury due to a negligent drunk driver, contact a Minnesota Drunk Driving Accident Attorney. We will help you through the legal maze, handle all of the paperwork, negotiate with the insurance adjusters, and file your claim. Our partners have years of experience in personal injury law, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.

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Drunk Driving Pedestrian Accident

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

auto-accident-victim-1 Drunk Driving Pedestrian AccidentA Minneapolis woman, who may have been under the influence of alcohol, drove into a pedestrian and a Metro Transit bus shelter early Sunday morning. The pedestrian was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with massive head injuries and probable traumatic brain injury.

The pedestrian has been identified as Christopher S. Iverson, 48. He was standing at a bus stop on East Lake Street at 39th Avenue just after midnight.

The driver, a 49-year-old Minneapolis woman, was taken to the Hennepin County jail on pending criminal vehicular injury charges. Police spokesman Sgt. William Palmer suspects this accident was alcohol related. The exact blood-alcohol concentration will not be available for a few weeks. The speed of the car has yet to be determined.

Minnesota Drunk Driving Statistics

In 2008, a government study revealed that Minnesota has some of the most dismal drunk driving statistics in the United States. 23% of Minnesota drivers reported driving under the influence of alcohol in 2007 – the third highest percentage among all 50 states.

Drunk drivers in Minneapolis cause an unbelievable amount of pain and suffering, killing or injuring dozens of innocent people every year. The Minnesota Drunk Driving Attorneys of TSR Injury Law are dedicated to helping those who have been hurt – or who have seen their loved ones hurt – because of someone’s irresponsible decision to drink and drive.

Accidents involving pedestrians are often disputed by insurance carriers. Often the only witnesses are those involved in the accident. You need an investigator to inspect the scene of the accident for physical evidence that may help prove what happened. It is in your best interests to hire a lawyer as soon as possible. Successfully filing a Minnesota personal injury suit against the responsible party can win you compensation for:

  • Past, present, and future medical expenses
  • Wages lost to medical leave or loss of your job
  • Your current physical and emotional suffering

This information is provided by TSR Injury Law. Our attorneys are consistently named Super Lawyers by their peers and Chuck Slane has been voted one of the 2008 Minnesota Top 40 Personal Injury Lawyers. Our attorneys have years of experience with personal injury cases, have a stellar reputation, and have secured millions in compensation for our clients. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.

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Catered Liquor Ordinance

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Catered Liquor Crackdown

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East Bethel has hopped on the wagon with Princeton and other small cities requiring caterers to have a permit to serve alcohol at private events. The new ordinance takes effect Friday, June 12th. They hope that it will keep a tighter rein on alcohol sales from illegitimate caterers at events.

“When there’s liquor involved, it behooves us to make sure our public safety people know,” said East Bethel City Administrator Doug Sell. “It’s also important for the city to know that the individuals serving alcohol are properly insured. Hopefully there’s not an issue but you would hope that they’re properly insured.”

“What they’re concerned about is that people will come in and put a bowl of Fritos out there and chip dip and use that as the excuse to sell food as a foot in the door to sell booze,” said East Bethel City Attorney Jerry Randall. “Cities want to make sure they are legitimate food service operators, not just a pretext to sell booze.”

Caterers are normally licensed by the state and hold liquor licenses in their home municipalities. In the past they have been able to sell liquor in another city without being subject to the same local liquor ordinances that apply to established bars and liquor stores. Now caterers will be required to pay a nominal fee and submit an application and show proof of:

  • valid, state-issued caterer’s permit
  • primary liquor license
  • current insurance policy
  • contract with a local customer

Violations could result in misdemeanor charges being filed.

Minnesota Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident, called one of our Minnesota Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys at 612-362-0000 or submit a free consultation form. Our partners are skilled, aggressive litigators with years of experience in personal injury law. We support the mission of MADD Minnesota and received the 2008 MADD Choice Award.
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