The ulnar nerve extends the length of the arm, from the shoulder to the wrist. It is closest to the surface where it crosses the elbow. It is called entrapment when the ulnar nerve gets compressed where it passes through the narrow cubital tunnel. When the ulnar nerve is compressed or damaged, there are neurological symptoms in the forearm and hand. The symptoms include:

• pain in the hand and / or fingers
• tingling or burning in the 4th and 5th digits
• numbness or decreased sensation
• loss of muscle strength in hand

An ulnar nerve injury frequently occurs from an elbow fracture or dislocation sustained in a car accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, or slip and fall accident. It can be diagnosed through an EMG (electromyogram), nerve conduction tests, blood tests, x-rays, or imaging scans.

Ulnar Nerve Injury Treatment

Conservative treatment is recommended for 6-12 weeks. Included in this approach are:

• supportive splint or elbow pad
• corticosteroid injection (to reduce swelling and pressure on nerve)
• pain medication (prescription or over-the-counter)
• physical therapy

If there is increasing muscle weakness, progressive palsy, or clawing of the 4th and 5th digits; surgery needs to be performed before the nerve dies and motor skills are permanently lost. In severe cases, the patient may need occupational therapy, job retraining, or vocational counseling.

Minnesota Ulnar Nerve Injury Attorney

Dealing with extreme, constant pain is so debilitating. Everyday things become impossible to do. Let us help. If you have suffered an ulnar nerve injury due to the negligence of another, a personal injury lawyer in Minneapolis from our law firm can review your case, do all of the paperwork, handle the insurance companies, and file your claim. You may be able to receive compensation for pain and suffering, disability, medical bills, and lost wages. Call TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free contact form and a member from our team will contact you shortly.

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If you are going through the trauma and pain of a burn injury due to the negligence of another, you have come to the right place. We care and will lead the charge for justice in your case.

There are so many aspects to a burn injury. Beyond the physical injury, there can be psychological and emotional trauma stemming from the pain, scarring, and disfigurement.

To maximize your compensation following a burn injury, you need an attorney with experience litigating burn injuries — someone who fully understands the scope of your pain and disability. Our Minneapolis burn injury attorneys have years of experience fighting for justice for victims of burns, with a record of success. Recently, Partner Chuck Slane took a burn case to trial and won a 1.9 million dollar verdict. We will represent you aggressively and ethically. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

Understanding Skin

In order to fully understand the levels of burns, you need to understand skin and the three layers of protection for tendons, muscle, and bones. The outer layer of skin is the epidermis. It is comprised of many layers of cells (50-150 depending on the part of the body) that protect the body. It is our main defense against injury and infection. The second layer is the dermis. This layer provides the elasticity to our skin. The third layer of protection is the fatty tissue. This layer is comprised of fat cells, hair follicles, and sweat glands. It is a critical layer of defense for our bodies.

When someone is burned, there is an massive shift of fluids within the body. For cases where the burn area is greater than 20% of the body, fluid resuscitation is a necessity and should be done through IVs during the first 24 hours. Patients need to receive large volumes of liquid because so much body fluid is being sucked into the burn wounds.

Burn Categories

There are many variables to burns. They range from superficial to life-threatening. They can damage epidermis, dermis, blood vessels, tendons, muscles, and bones with varying degrees of pain depending on amount of nerve damage.

There are three universally accepted and defined categories of burns. They are:

• First Degree Burns – These burns are superficial, like a mild sunburn, affecting the outer layer of skin. The epidermis gets red, may be painful for a few days, the skin may even peel. There is no blistering.
• Second Degree Burns – These burns go down through most, if not all, of the layers of the epidermis. It will potentially reach the topmost layer of dermis. Fluid will accumulate between the epidermis and the dermis, forming blisters. These burns can be nasty, with an increased potential for infection.
• Third Degree Burns – These burns go so deep that they destroy all of the tissue through the dermis, reaching into the fatty tissue layer. In some cases, tendons, muscles, and ligaments are compromised. (When the burn reaches muscle and bone, some people refer to it as a 4th degree burn.) When burns look white, they are a deep 3rd degree burn and need medical attention. All 3rd degree burns require medical attention. There is a very real danger of extensive, life-threatening infection and shock.

Burn Injury Statistics

Each year, according to the American Burn Association there are:

• 500,000 burn injuries that receive medical attention
• 4,000 fire and burn deaths
• 40,000 hospitalizations from burn injuries
• 8% are occupational burns
• 17% vehicle accident burns

On average, in the U.S., someone is injured in a fire every 32 minutes. Burn injuries are very expensive to treat. They comprise only 1% of the incidence of injuries, but 2% of the total cost of injuries; this is according to the Center for Disease Control. Burn injuries are the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States, surpassed only by motor vehicle accident deaths.

Contact a Minneapolis Burn Injury Attorney

At TSR Injury Law, we understand that a severe burn injury is a catastrophic event, can cost hundreds of thousands to treat, and has lifelong implications. We want to see that you receive justice and adequate compensation for your burn injury. Our partners are skilled, dynamic personal injury litigators with years of experience. Don’t delay, call (612) TSR-TIME today. If you prefer, you may submit our online contact form.

Our personal injury lawyers are skilled, aggressive litigators who care about justice for the people. We recently settled a multi-fracture case, that included a metatarsal fracture, for $400,000.

If you have sustained a metatarsal fracture in an accident that was not your fault, you need expert representation to maximize your compensation. The compensation may include payment for medical expenses, wage loss, pain and suffering, and disability. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form. It is vital to act quickly so that evidence can be preserved and eye witnesses interviewed while the memory is fresh.

What Is a Metatarsal Fracture?

Metatarsal fractures are one of the most common traumatic foot injuries because there is very little soft tissue to protect the top of the foot. They can be caused by direct trauma or forces rotating the foot too far.

Additional facts about metatarsal fractures:

• The junction between the base of the metatarsal and the shaft is the area which creates most problems when fractured because of the poor blood supply in that area of the bone.
• The base of the metatarsal heals slowly or may not heal at all because of poor blood supply.
• Orthopedists favor surgical fixation for a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal because it heals very poorly and frequently there is nonunion. Surgery requires a small incision on the outside edge of the foot. Then a small screw is placed down the middle of the fractured bone.
• For a metatarsal fracture, a removable plastic cast is better than a plaster cast. The removable cast allows for physiotherapy treatment, which is aimed at preventing stiffness in the ankle joint. The foot will have to be in the non-weight bearing cast for 6-8 weeks.
• A metatarsal fracture is very painful and there is usually difficulty in walking. The foot is usually swollen, bruised, and tender to the touch.
• Ice therapy can be effective to help control the pain of a Metatarsal fracture, although pain medication is frequently prescribed. The Aircast Ankle & Foot Cryo/Cuff is an excellent method of simultaneously providing ice therapy and compression, which reduces foot pain and swelling.
• If there is nerve damage or temporary pressure on a nerve, causing “pins and needles” sensation; it needs to be investigated to determine treatment.
• Because of the importance of the first metatarsal for foot function, malalignment is an unacceptable outcome.
• Complications of metatarsal fractures include nonunion, malunion, delayed union, secondary osteoarthritis, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

There are many classifications of metatarsal fractures based on location, displacement, and type of fracture. The bottom line is that with any metatarsal fracture early diagnosis and avoidance of weight bearing are essential to prevent the complications.

How A Lawyer Can Help

A broken foot is very debilitating. You may be suffering not only physical pain, but financial and emotional burdens. If your injury is due to the negligence of another, contact our Bloomington personal injury lawyers at (612) TSR-TIME. Our attorneys are skilled, aggressive litigators with years of experience. We will work tirelessly for justice in your case.

No fees until we win your case.

Authorities are working to ID an individual found dead in a single-engine plane crash that occurred in western Minnesota.

Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist said that officials are working to identify the person and the plane to see if it is a plane that was missing during flight between Superior Wisconsin and Moorhead.

The downed plane was spotted by a search plane at the end of March just four miles south of Hawley. When authorities checked it out, they found a body inside.

Bergquist said that the plane was reported missing and that the pilot, whose name has not been revealed, was going to visit family in Moorhead. His family said he never made it and they had last heard from him over Park Rapids, which is 150 miles west of Superior.

At the same time in western Minnesota, authorities in Douglas County are investigating another plane crash near Alexandria in Lake Latoka.

The crash in the Lake Latoka area occurred approximately the same time as the Hawley crash. Several witnesses to this crash called 911 and it was found that two individuals on the plane sustained minor injuries. They did not require medical attention.

The pilot of the second plane said they were on approach to the Alexandria Airport when sudden mechanical issues developed. The pilot managed to get control of the plane and deploy its parachute. Of the individuals on that plane were two adults and two children.

Asbestos is a material that has been used for centuries for a number of reasons. While asbestos may be flame resistant and durable, there are several serious health concerns surrounding this material. Asbestos is made up of tiny fibers which can break apart and become airborne. These fibers can get into the lungs of humans, causing irritation and potentially life threatening conditions including chronic lung conditions and the cancerous condition known as mesothelioma, among other cancers.

As a leading personal injury law firm in Minnesota, TSR Injury Law Firm is experienced and equipped to handle asbestos and mesothelioma personal injury lawsuits. If you have been injured by asbestos or developed the cancer mesothelioma, then help is only a phone call away. You can reach us anytime by calling (612) TSR-TIME or by filing out a form on the side of the page. We are committed to helping you through this difficult time and ensuring you are financially compensated for your pain, suffering, and loss.

Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Mesothelioma is a very aggressive and potentially life-threatening form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. One of the biggest concerns with mesothelioma is that symptoms may not appear for 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. For anyone that has been exposed to asbestos in the past, it is critical that you are made aware of the dangerous symptoms, side effects, and treatment options available for sufferers of mesothelioma.

Asbestos Related Illnesses

Asbestos-related illnesses have been around for centuries, but it is only recently that the U.S. legislation has begun to take notice of the serious health conditions of asbestos. The problem is that many people suffer from asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, but were not made aware of the serious health concerns until recently. Asbestos has been used in several different materials and products over the years, including:

• insulation in buildings;
• cigarette filters;
• pipes and engine part lining;
• clothing, tablecloths and other textiles; and
• mechanical parts, such as brake pads and clutch discs.

What this means is that millions of people have been exposed to asbestos and may be facing serious health concerns and cancer without even realizing it.

Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit

At TSR Injury Law Firm, we know how devastating the consequences of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma can be. You could be faced with problems breathing, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, anemia, constant phlegm, coughing up blood, and chest pain, to name a few. Lung cancer and mesothelioma can often lead to a slow and painful death, which can be painful for the victim, as well as the family members.

Helping Asbestos Victims

Don’t fight this alone. TSR Injury Law Firm has the resources, compassion, and aggression you need when looking into personal injury assistance. We believe our clients deserve fair compensation for their suffering, and we won’t stop until you get it.

Don’t let asbestos exposure harm you any more than it already has. Contact the lawyers at TSR Injury Law Firm at (612) TSR-TIME today.