Distracted driving is a hot topic because so many crashes and crash avoidance maneuvers occur due to distracted drivers. Many drivers try to eat, drink, smoke, put on make-up, watch TV, play video games, adjust the climate controls, or talk on the phone — all while they need to be observing the flow of traffic, checking mirrors, reading signs, and watching the road. Some reports claim that 25% of all crashes are distracted driving related, while other reports have the number closer to 50%.
Regardless of what the numbers are, when you get injured by a distracted driver 100% of your pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages are due to the negligence of another. You need an experienced Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer to gather the evidence and build a strong case in order to optimize your compensation. Contact a Minnesota Distracted Driving Attorney at 612-362-0000.
About Distracted Driving
As previously noted, many behaviors interfere with driving safely. The worst behavior to do while driving is texting. According to a Virginia Tech study, someone texting is 23 times more likely to crash than a fully engaged driver.
Just talking on a cellphone interferes with cognitive recognition. That means that when someone is talking on a cellphone they have difficulty with visual processing and object recognition. How this can play out is:
Someone is driving down the road talking on their cellphone. Their eyes see a pedestrian on the curb, might even see them approach the curb; but with their concentration being on their conversation, their brain does not process the image they have seen. Therefore, they do not use caution and prepare to brake.
Distracted driving is irresponsible. Many lives have been lost or forever changed due to a few seconds of negligence. A negligent, distracted driver can be held accountable under Minnesota state laws.
Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer
It is imperative to pursue a case against a distracted driver as soon as possible in order to preserve evidence and interview witnesses. Call a Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer today at 612-362-0000, or submit our free consultation form. We will fight for justice in your case.
A ruptured disc can cause pain that ranges from aggravating to excruciating. The long-term effects can be life changing. If you have suffered a ruptured disc due to the negligence of another, you need legal representation to maximize your compensation. Our Minnesota Ruptured Disc Lawyers are skilled, ethical litigators who have successfully represented hundreds of clients with spinal injuries. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.
The Spine and Ruptured Discs
The spine is literally the backbone of good health. The vertebrae are critical in the weight-bearing capacity of the spine and provide protection and support for the spinal cord — which is a bundle of nerves connecting the brain to the entire body, facilitating all movement and organ function.
Between every vertebrae is a small, gel-filled cartilage disc that provides a cushion between the segments of the spine. When the spine is damaged or stressed in a car accident or severe fall, the disc can rupture. A ruptured disc bulges out, sometimes irritating or pressing directly on a nerve. A ruptured disc (disk) may be referred to as a herniated disc, slipped disc, or a bulging disc.
Ruptured Disc Symptoms
The symptoms of a ruptured disc vary, but may include the following:
swelling
back pain
muscle weakness
tingling
decreased reflexes
pain radiating into a limb
In some cases, a spinal injury will interfere with bowel and bladder function. If that happens, seek immediate medical attention because this is not a normal ruptured disc symptom.
Minnesota Ruptured Disc Lawyer
If the insurance company is giving you the run around, you need an experienced Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer to fight for your rights. We have years of experience and have obtained millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Contact a Minnesota Ruptured Disc Lawyer at 612-362-0000.
Matthew is an excellent addition to the TSR Injury Law Firm. Prior to joining the firm, Matthew has experience handling Personal Injury cases from both the Plaintiff and Defense side; which gives him a unique perspective and insight on how to achieve the best results for his clients.
Matthew attended Hamline School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor and graduated Cum Laude. Prior to attending Hamline, Matthew graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a Bachelor of Science degree in history. Matthew graduated from River Falls Summa Cum Laude.
Prior to entering the practice of law, Matthew spent some time as a basketball coach. He coached at Minneapolis Patrick Henry High school where he helped guide the team to four straight state championships. He also spent a year coaching college basketball at Eastern Arizona College.
Matthew currently resides with his wife, Tracy, in St. Paul. In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his puppies, traveling, and rooting for the Golden Gophers.
Have you had a problem with your Toyota vehicle? Has the accelerator pedal stuck? Did you have a car accident as a result of the sticking accelerator pedal?
In an accident involving a defective product (product liability), you have legal recourse against the manufacturer of the vehicle as well as the manufacturer of the part itself. Our personal injury and litigation lawyers handle Toyota Car Accidents. With our expert legal representation, you can maximize your settlement with Toyota and the insurance companies.Contact a personal injury lawyer for your Toyota Car Accident at (612) TSR-TIME.
Why TSR Injury Law is the best car accident law firm for you:
We are a personal injury law firm — that is all we do.
We have decades of combined experience handling car accident-related personal injury cases.
All of our partners graduated with honors and / or Magna Cum Laude from esteemed law schools.
All of our partners are consistently named Minnesota Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only 5% of all personal injury lawyers in the state.
Our partners are frequent speakers on various subjects associated with personal injury law and litigation.
We have extensive trial experience. If an acceptable settlement cannot be obtained, we are not afraid to go to trial.
Lawyer for Toyota Car Accident
By hiring an experienced lawyer for your Toyota Car Accident, you will ensure that you are being dealt with fairly and that your rights will be preserved. Don’t delay, call today or submit our contact form.
Car accidents stink! Now you have to go through the hassle of filing a claim to receive the compensation you need and deserve. You want to know what your car accident injury claim is worth.
The following things have to be considered to determine the value of an accident injury claim:
type of damage suffered
amount of damage suffered
your percentage of fault
At this point, the most important decision you need to make is which Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney to hire. It is critical to retain a skilled, aggressive Car Accident Lawyer to maximize the settlement of your car accident injury claim.
There are many qualified attorneys in Minnesota, but we feel that we are the best. Our lawyers have decades of combined experience and they are feared by the insurance companies because of their ability to effectively prove liability and obtain excellent settlements in car accident injury claims.Contact a Minnesota Car Accident Injury Lawyer at 612-362-0000. We care about you and want to help.
Did you lose a loved one in a tragic car accident? It is time to hold irresponsible drivers accountable for their actions. The attorneys at TSR Injury Law care about your loss and want to help. Contact Steve Terry, Chuck Slane, or Rich Ruohonen today if your family has been tragically touched by a car accident death. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form. Our Minnesota Car Accident Lawyers have litigated hundreds of cases with great success.
Car Accident Deaths
A number of factors contribute to the risk of a car accident including:
vehicle design
speed of the car
road design
driver impairment
driver inattention
Nationwide car accidents lead to significant injury, property damage, and death. A British / American report found driver error, distraction, intoxication, and other human factors contribute wholly or partly to about 93% of all car accidents.
If a car accident results in a death, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed if the case meets the criteria. A wrongful death suit claims that the victim was killed as a result of negligence on the part of the person or entity being sued, and that the victim’s survivors are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the improper conduct.
Minnesota Car Accident Death Lawyer
If your family has been touched by a car accident death, you need an experienced Minnesota Wrongful Death Attorney to help you through the complexities of the legal system. We will contact the insurance companies, handle all of the paperwork, and file your claim. Contact TSR Injury Law at 612-362-0000.
Any injury is difficult. But when it is the result of a negligent car accident, it is disheartening. We understand about the additional emotional and financial stress at this time, and we want to help.
The attorneys at TSR Injury Law believe that you should not have to suffer the consequences of an accident that was not your fault. We have helped thousands of people recover millions in compensation. Contact a Minnesota Car Accident Injury Lawyer at 612-362-0000 for a free consultation.
Car Accident Injury Statistics
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. Even though the number of deaths went down in 2008, all of the crash, injury, and death statistics associated with car accidents are tragic. In 2008:
there were over 5.8 million car accidents
1,630,000 of those accidents resulted in personal injury
4,146,000 resulted in property-damage only
34,017 tragically ended in death
Break those numbers down to the here and now and the statistics show that:
someone is injured in a car crash every 14 seconds
someone dies in a car accident every 12 minutes
every year almost 250,000 children sustain a car accident injury
every day nearly 700 kids are injured
So, it is likely that at some point, every driver will be involved in some type of car accident. Whether the car accident is minor or more serious, it is important to protect yourself. Start by knowing the laws, being an alert driver, and carrying adequate car insurance.
Minnesota Car Accident Injury Lawyer
If you are involved in a car accident, you may be eligible to obtain compensation from the negligent parties. Contact TSR Injury Law at 612-362-0000. We will investigate the car accident and collect evidence. We will stand up for you against any insurance company, wrongdoer, trucking company, or anyone else who has negligently caused you harm. It is our responsibility to make sure your rights are upheld and defended — we take that responsibility seriously.
Do you suspect that the person who crashed into your car was driving while texting? We can investigate and get answers. At TSR Injury Law, we believe that you should not have to suffer the consequences of an accident that was not your fault — especially if the driver was texting. We have helped thousands of people recover millions in compensation. Personal injury law is what we do. When you hire us, you are hiring one of the best personal injury law firms in the state of Minnesota. Contact a Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney at 612-362-0000.
Driving While Texting Statistics
Report after report supports the growing evidence that driving while texting is dangerous. The statistics reveal that someone who is driving while texting is at least 6 times more likely to crash than a non-texting driver. Semi truck drivers texting while driving are 23 times more likely to crash or be involved in avoidance maneuvers. Car and Driver reported that it took texting drivers significantly longer to hit the brakes than drivers who were legally drunk (.08 blood alcohol level). Look at these staggering results:
Unimpaired drivers: .54 seconds to brake
Legally drunk drivers: .54 seconds plus 4 feet
Texting drivers: .54 seconds plus 70 feet
All of the current studies show that people can multi-task when talking on cell phones, but multi-tasking while texting is difficult — if not impossible. Reading a text message is even more dangerous than sending a text message. A driver who is reading a text message gets involved in reading and forgets about driving. A study done on a driving simulator, by the University of Utah, found that texters had more crashes, had a slower response time to brake lights on cars in front of them, and showed impairment in avoidance maneuvers than did drivers who talked on a cell phone while driving or drove without texting.
Minnesota Driving While Texting Lawyer
Inattentive driving is unacceptable and negligent. If you have suffered a car crash because another driver was texting, you may be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will fight for your rights. Don’t delay, call 612-362-0000 today or submit our contact form. Our lawyers are aggressive, ethical litigators who have been named Minnesota Super Lawyers many times by their peers.
Scott Heckel, 44, of Pine City, was driving his 1995 Chevrolet GMT-400 east on Hwy 70 and attempted to pass in a no-passing zone. He crashed into a westbound 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, killing the driver and passenger. The deceased are Michael Moris, 50, and Robin Moris, 48, both of Pine City.
The GMT-400 then slid into the eastbound lane and side swiped a 1999 Dodge Caravan, sending it into the ditch. The driver, Patricia Denn, and passenger, Matthew Denn, sustained minor injuries. Heckel is in serious condition.
The accident is under investigation by Minnesota State Patrol and Pine County Sheriff’s Office. Alcohol is suspected and charges are pending.
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer
When a wrongful death has occurred due to reckless driving, there is the possibility of punitive damages being awarded in addition to compensation for the loss of life. Minnesota wrongful death laws are complex. In order to receive fair compensation, it is necessary to retain a personal injury attorney with extensive experience handling wrongful death cases.
Three things have to be substantiated before filing a wrongful death claim:
that a wrongful death has occurred
that the death was caused by negligent, reckless behavior
that there was monetary loss involved
If you think you have a case, contact a Minnesota Wrongful Death Attorney at 612-362-0000. We will work tirelessly for justice for your family.
A car collided with a light-rail train in Bloomington Monday afternoon. The driver of the car and a train passenger were transported to the hospital with neck and back injuries.
A spokesman for Metro Transit reported that the driver of the train was able to slow down before the crash, but could not stop the train in time. The Chevrolet Malibu was exiting from eastbound Interstate 494, toward 34th Avenue South, when the brakes failed. The woman driving was not able to stop and crossed the path of the southbound Hiawatha Line train.
Metro Transit is investigating the incident, but it appears the car’s mechanical failures are to blame.
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer
A car – train crash is a very traumatic experience for everyone involved. If a vehicle malfunctioned, there may be a case for product liability. A product can be found deficient if it has a manufacturer’s defect or a design defect. It takes an aggressive litigator to investigate, persuade, and win deserved compensation. Contact a Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer at 612-362-0000. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience handling complex crash cases.
There was a serious head-on car crash near Gilbert early Christmas morning. Three people were involved in the two car crash.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol website, a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling eastbound on Minnesota Hwy 135 west of Gilbert, at 12:20 a.m. The Cavalier was in the westbound lane, passing vehicles, when it struck a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche heading west.
At least one person was seriously injured in the car crash. Officials have not released their identities or conditions. The website classified the crash as a serious injury accident.
There were multiple police departments working at the car crash site, including officers from Eveleth, Gilbert, and Virginia. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol were also called to the scene. The car crash did not appear to be weather-related.
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have questions about your legal rights following a car crash, contact a Minnesota Car Crash Lawyer at 612-362-0000. We provide all of our clients with the strong and reliable representation they need to recover damages successfully.
This information is provided as a service of the Minnesota car accident lawyers of TSR Injury Law, serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, and the state of Minnesota.
Steps to Follow after a Minnesota Car Accident
Stop and pull off to the side of the road.
Turn off your engine to reduce the chance of fire.
Stay in your car and keep your seat belt buckled.
Call 911. Always ask for police to come to the scene.
Exchange information. Be sure to get:
the driver’s full name
the driver’s address
telephone numbers
the driver’s license number of the driver
insurance company name, agent name, address, phone number
Write down the make, model, license plate number of any involved vehicles (or take pictures of the back end of all vehicles)
Get name, address, and phone number from each eye witness
Get name and badge number from attending police officer
See a doctor for a complete medical exam right after the car accident even if you are not obviously injured, because it is not unusual for symptoms to show up hours or days later (if you are experiencing symptoms at the scene, report them to the police or ambulance personnel)
Call your car insurance agent to report the accident, providing them with the information collected at the scene
Insurance companies may request a written or tape-recorded statement from persons involved in the accident — you are not required to give a statement — it is advisable to discuss the matter with a lawyer first
Contact an experienced Minnesota car accident lawyer
If you have been in a Minnesota car accident, contact one of our skilled, experienced lawyers at TSR Injury Law. Call 612-362-0000, or submit our free consultation form and one of our Minnesota lawyers will call you within 24 hours.
After a serious accident there is often one question being asked, “Who is responsible for what happened?” The fact is that if you or a loved one has been injured by a car defect, the manufacturer of that vehicle may be liable for your injuries.
If you have suffered an injury due to a mechanical defect in a vehicle, call the award-winning attorneys of TSR Injury Law, at 612-362-0000, or submit our free consultation form. We care and will fight to hold manufacturers accountable.
Types of Car Defects
Unfortunately, the safety features of our vehicles can fail us in many different ways. At TSR Injury Law, we are prepared to represent people who have been injured by a variety of car malfunctions, including but not limited to:
Seat Belt Injuries
Brake Malfunction
Tire Defects
Air Bag Defects
Child Car Seat Defects
Holding Negligent Companies Responsible
A car defect can have serious consequences. Companies have a legal responsibility to ensure that the products they sell to the public are properly designed, built, and safe for consumers.
Filing a personal injury suit against the manufacturer responsible for your injuries can help you win compensation for:
Past, present, and future medical expenses
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Contact Us
To speak with an experienced Minnesota car defect attorney, contact TSR Injury Law at 612-362-0000 for a free consultation or submit our online contact form.
If you have been in a car accident, you may feel reassured to think that your insurance company will cover many of the expenses. However, this reassurance may be short-lived if your insurance company does not deal with you fairly. Your claim must be filled out accurately and you need to know the local market value of your vehicle as well as what your injuries are worth and whether you need any future medical expenses covered.
To help you make sense of this complicated process, Minnesota Auto Insurance Claims Attorneys, of TSR Injury Law, would like to offer the following information.
If You Have Been In a Car Accident
After making sure everyone involved in the accident is all right, the first thing to do is exchange insurance information with the other driver. Be sure to get the driver’s name and phone number, as well as their insurance provider and the provider’s phone number. You should also get names and phone numbers from anyone who witnessed the accident.
If you are contacted by the negligent driver’s insurance adjuster, you may want to consider contacting a Minnesota Auto Insurance Claim Attorney before you speak with the adjuster.
Do not sign any forms without checking with an experienced attorney. You may be signing away your rights to a fair settlement.
How a Minnesota Auto Insurance Claim Attorney Can Help
The truth is that insurance companies are not primarily concerned with helping you.
The insurance company would like to minimize the payment you receive in order to maximize their profits. An experienced attorney can advise you on your legal rights and ensure that you do not commit costly mistakes during the claims process. If necessary, your attorney can also help you take legal action against an insurance company that refuses to treat you fairly.
To speak with an experienced Minnesota Auto Insurance Claim Attorney, contact TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME today or submit our consultation form. Our attorneys are ready to put their skill and expertise to work for you. We care and we can help.
Our goal, at TSR Injury Law, is to handle every facet of your legal claim and let you focus on healing.
TSR Injury Law is a personal injury law firm that specializes in the personal aspect of every case. Our commitment is to the total well-being of you, our client. We truly care that you are hurting and we want to help you receive the compensation you need and deserve. At TSR Injury Law, we focus our practice on personal injury cases only — car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, work accidents, brain injuries, and spinal injuries to name a few. Since we focus exclusively on personal injury law, we feel we give the best representation possible.
Everyone hired at TSR Injury Law has one goal — your happiness and satisfaction. We handle all of the following:
paperwork
bills
wage claims
property damage issues
doctor meetings
dealing with insurance companies so you don’t have to
Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys
In 1997, one of the main building blocks of TSR Injury Law was laid with the formation of Terry & Associates. As two partners were added, TSR Injury Law was formed. We have extensive experience resolving and litigating a broad spectrum of personal injuries.
Our partners have been named Super Lawyers many times and partner Chuck Slane made the Top 40 Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorneysin the state of Minnesota. Lawyers of TSR Injury Law have helped thousands of people recover millions in deserved compensation. Here are just a few examples:
Josh suffered a mild traumatic brain injury. We won his case and he received a $600,000 settlement.
Kevin’s wheelchair was struck in the crosswalk by a garbage truck. He received more than $1.5 million.
Vic and Tracy were injured in a motorcycle accident. The insurance company eventually paid more than $2.8 million.
Rich lost his left leg, below the knee, in an RV accident. It took several months, but partner Rich Ruohonen won a settlement of $3.75 million.
Contact a Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been hurt in a serious accident, one of our Minnesota personal injury lawyers can guide you through the legal maze and obtain the compensation you need and deserve. At TSR Injury Law, we do more than just go after insurance companies — we work to ensure that you are happy with the results of your case. Call one of our experienced Minnesota personal injury attorneys at TSR Injury Law, 612-362-0000 or submit our free consultation form.
Distracted driving is a hot topic because so many crashes and crash avoidance maneuvers occur due to distracted drivers. Many drivers try to eat, drink, smoke, put on make-up, watch TV, play video games, adjust the climate controls, or talk on the phone — all while they need to be observing the flow of traffic, checking mirrors, reading signs, and watching the road. Some reports claim that 25% of all crashes are distracted driving related, while other reports have the number closer to 50%.
A ruptured disc can cause pain that ranges from aggravating to excruciating. The long-term effects can be life changing. If you have suffered a ruptured disc due to the negligence of another, you need legal representation to maximize your compensation. Our Minnesota Ruptured Disc Lawyers are skilled, ethical litigators who have successfully represented hundreds of clients with spinal injuries. Call 612-362-0000 or 
Matthew is an excellent addition to the TSR Injury Law Firm. Prior to joining the firm, Matthew has experience handling Personal Injury cases from both the Plaintiff and Defense side; which gives him a unique perspective and insight on how to achieve the best results for his clients.
Have you had a problem with your Toyota vehicle? Has the accelerator pedal stuck? Did you have a car accident as a result of the sticking accelerator pedal?
Car accidents stink! Now you have to go through the hassle of filing a claim to receive the compensation you need and deserve. You want to know what your car accident injury claim is worth. 
Any injury is difficult. But when it is the result of a negligent car accident, it is disheartening. We understand about the additional emotional and financial stress at this time, and we want to help. 
Do you suspect that the person who crashed into your car was driving while texting? We can investigate and get answers. At TSR Injury Law, we believe that you should not have to suffer the consequences of an accident that was not your fault — especially if the driver was texting. We have helped thousands of people recover millions in compensation. Personal injury law is what we do. When you hire us, you are hiring one of the best personal injury law firms in the state of Minnesota. Contact a 
A car collided with a light-rail train in Bloomington Monday afternoon. The driver of the car and a train passenger were transported to the hospital with neck and back injuries.
There was a serious head-on car crash near Gilbert early Christmas morning. Three people were involved in the two car crash.
This information is provided as a service of the Minnesota car accident lawyers of TSR Injury Law, serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, and the state of Minnesota.
After a serious accident there is often one question being asked, “Who is responsible for what happened?” The fact is that if you or a loved one has been injured by a car defect, the manufacturer of that vehicle may be liable for your injuries. 
Our goal, at TSR Injury Law, is to handle every facet of your legal claim and let you focus on healing.
