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Steven Terry is the co-founder and current managing partner of TSR Injury Law. His practice consists solely of representing injured people and pursuing justice against wrongdoers. He has handled thousands of injury claims over a 20-plus-year career. Steve continues to exceed his clients' expectations and hold insurance companies responsible for the damage their insured's cause.

Fatal Car Accident on I-35 Near Forest Lake, MN

By Steve Terry |

A fatal accident occurred Sunday morning about 11 a.m. on I-35 and Highway 8, near Forest Lake, Minnesota (Washington County). A Chevy pick-up truck was northbound when the driver lost control and started to roll. It rolled into a southbound Toyota Camry. The car flipped and landed upside down.

The two people from the car were pronounced dead at the scene. They were James Holland, 45, of Chanhassen and his son, Jude Holland, 4.

The driver of the pick-up truck, Eric Sprouse, 19, was ejected from his truck and sustained critical injuries. He was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries. The passenger, Dustin Covey, 20, sustained non life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to Fairview Hospital, Wyoming.

The Minnesota State Patrol, Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, and Forest Lake Police Department were all on the scene. Interstate 35 was completely shutdown for two hours. A medical helicopter landed on the freeway to assist and transported the driver of the truck. Traffic was rerouted to Highway 61. The northbound lanes were reopened about 1 p.m. Southbound lanes were finally cleared and opened about 4 p.m.

Alcohol is not suspected in the accident.

At TSR Injury Law, our Minneapolis auto accident attorneys understand that trauma that accident victims and their families may encounter following a serious crash. We can help to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions and charge no upfront fees if we take on your case.

Free Consultation – Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

Why A Sanitary Nursing Home Is Important

By Steve Terry |

Unfortunately, not everyone who runs a nursing home is qualified to do so. If someone you care about has been the victim of negligent nursing home staff, call TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free contact form.

The Importance of a Sanitary Environment

At the very least, a nursing home should provide the following for all patients:

  • Clean clothes and bedding
  • Sleeping and eating quarters free of roaches, mice, and other pests
  • Proper measures to prevent the spread of lice
  • Clean floors clear of clutter, liquid, and other slip and fall hazards
  • Staff well-trained in assisting residents with their personal hygiene

Unlike isolated cases of abuse or neglect, unhygienic conditions in nursing care are usually a systemic problem. In other words, they are not a case of one or two reckless nursing home workers. Instead, the problem usually lies with the way the home is managed, from hiring new workers to supervising them, to setting cleanliness standards for the facility.

As a result, filing a legal claim against the home in question is often the only way to adequately address the problem. It will not only help you win fair compensation for your family’s suffering, but it will also protect other residents of that facility. A Minneapolis nursing home abuse lawyer can provide you with important information about this legal process.

Have Some Questions About Nursing Home Conditions?

TSR Injury Law is committed to nursing home residents’ rights. If you need any legal assistance dealing with a negligent facility, contact us at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form. There are no upfront fees if we take on your case and we only get paid when we obtain a recovery on your behalf.

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TSR Injury Law Partner Chuck Slane Speaks About Litigating No Fault Claims at MAJ Seminar

By Steve Terry |

TSR Injury Law Partner and Minnesota Top 40 Plaintiff’s Attorney Charles Slane spoke at a Litigation Arbitration Continuing Legal Education Seminar for the Minnesota Association for Justice. The seminar was entitled “No Fault Arbitrations” and was chaired by TSR Injury Law attorney Erik Willer and Jamie Sonsteby.

Bloomington, MN (PRWEB) November 24 — TSR Injury Law Partner and Minnesota Top 40 Plaintiff’s Attorney Charles Slane spoke at a Litigation Arbitration Continuing Legal Education Seminar for the Minnesota Association for Justice, on November 13, 2009. The seminar was chaired by TSR Injury Law attorney Erik Willer and Jamie Sonsteby. These legal education seminars are held to share the knowledge of the profession to improve the quality of advocacy in the state of Minnesota.

The seminar was entitled “No-Fault Arbitrations” and featured 6 speakers. Chuck Slane opened the seminar with the topic “Why and When to Arbitrate, or Not.” Erik Willer gave the final presentation entitled “New Defense Tactics Seeking to Strike Plaintiffs’ Attorneys as Arbitrators.”

Chuck’s 30-minute presentation addressed the strategies of using rule 68 offers of settlement, collecting penalty interest, and imposing penalties for failing to handle claims in good faith. He shared insight developed from his practice on how to hold insurance carriers accountable when they fail to pay benefits. Specifically, Chuck discussed the benefits of litigating no-fault benefit denials rather than submitting the claim to arbitration.

Chuck Slane is on the board of governors for the Minnesota Association for Justice and is a sought after and frequent lecturer on topics regarding litigation in the personal injury arena. He has extensive trial experience in many different types of personal injury claims including automobile accidents, premises liability, dram shop, wrongful death, and insurance coverage cases.

TSR Injury Law is fast becoming one of the most prominent personal injury law firms in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the state of Minnesota. All three partners are highly regarded speakers and considered experts in litigation and personal injury law. For more information, visit https://www.tsrinjurylaw.com or call Chuck Slane at 612-TSR-TIME for a free consultation. TSR Injury Law has offices at 8300 Norman Center Drive, Suite 1275, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437.

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3 Killed, 1 Injured in Lakeville, MN Head On Collision

By Steve Terry |

Three people from one family were killed Saturday night in a head on collision. The accident occurred about 7 p.m. on County Road 50, near Kenwood Trail, Lakeville.

The crash involved a Hyundai Elantra, driven by Debra Buhmann, and a Chevy Silverado, driven by a 17-year-old from Dundas, Minnesota. It was reported that the Silverado was being driven with its lights off and went over the center line, crashing head on into the Elantra.

The car was carrying three generations from one family; Shirley Iverson, 71, Debra Buhmann, 34, and Alexis Iverson, 8. They all lost their lives in the crash that occurred just miles from their homes. The driver of the pickup truck was airlifted to HCMC, his condition unknown.

Lakeville Police and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the accident. Alcohol is not suspected.

What Can The Victims’ Families Do?

In this type of car crash, if the truck was being driven with its lights off, there is a strong case for a wrongful death suit due to negligence. A wrongful death lawsuit must be filed by a family member and brought to court by a trustee. The compensation is limited to financial losses suffered by the surviving family members and includes: loss of companionship; loss of assistance, advice, and protection; and loss of monetary contributions the deceased would have made had they lived.

The laws dealing with a wrongful death suit are complex. Therefore, it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable law firm to represent you in your Minnesota wrongful death claim. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of combined experience. We will fight for justice in your case. Contact a Minnesota Wrongful Death Attorney at (612) TSR-TIME.

Minnesota Semi Truck Injury Court Case

By Steve Terry |

Nate Bjerke and Patrick Kranz just tried a case in Hennepin County involving a young woman who was 16 at the time she was hit by a semi-truck 5 years ago. The trucking company and driver did not want to take responsibility for the crash or the injuries they caused, but Nate and Patrick crushed them every step of the way. The jury provided justice after a 5-day trial in the amount of just over $360,000 which was over four times the last offer by the trucking company!! Great job guys!! Could not have done it without the help of their assistant Lynn Mausolf. And congrats to this wonderful young woman!

Congratulations to this wonderful young woman

Minnesota Diffuse Electrical Injury Lawyer

By Steve Terry |

You may be having trouble convincing your doctors and insurance company that you are truly injured because your response to the electrical injury has been unusual. You may even have been accused of lying or malingering.

Ultimately, your compensation depends on the knowledge, ability, and aggressiveness of your attorney. The lawyers at TSR Injury Law have all of that and more — they have compassion with the client, persuasive negotiating skills, and charisma in the courtroom. Contact a Minnesota Diffuse Electrical Injury Lawyer at 612-TSR-TIME. We care and we can help you receive the compensation you deserve. We recently settled a Diffuse Electrical Injury case for $187,000.

Symptoms of Diffuse Electrical Injury

A Diffuse Electrical Injury (DEI) presents with an entirely different set of responses to an electric shock than has commonly been accepted. The responses associated with diffuse electrical injury have been validated in the last 15-20 years by the ability to gather statistics online from similar cases around the world.

The symptoms of Diffuse Electrical Injury are random and unpredictable. They include:

  • injury not proportional to the energy of the shock
  • injury not related to the voltage of the contact
  • injury not related to the duration of the contact
  • injury not related to the theoretical path of the current

About Diffuse Electrical Injury

Diffuse electrical injury (DEI) is also referred to as electric shock syndrome or post electric shock syndrome. It is an injury to the body following an electrical contact where the bodily response is neither proportional to the parameters of the shock (voltage, current, duration), nor is the tissue response limited to the theoretical current pathway. The indications of DEI are an assortment of physical complaints that include:

  • tingling
  • weakness
  • pins and needles
  • muscle twitches
  • muscle spasms
  • general fatigue
  • broad diffuse pain

emotional symptoms that include:

  • personality changes
  • depression
  • stress / anxiety
  • anger / temper

and cognitive impairments that include:

  • inability to concentrate
  • slower thinking
  • short term memory loss
  • difficulty thinking clearly

Some results from MRIs are providing evidence that the differences shown on neuropsychological test batteries have an organic basis. These victims are not lying, crazy, or malingering.

Minneapolis Diffuse Electrical Injury Attorney

If you have suffered unusual symptoms following your electrical shock injury, Call TSR Injury Law today at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form. Our partners have years of experience with excellent results.

Minneapolis Bicycle Accident Injury Lawyers

By Steve Terry |

TSR Injury Law is a premier personal injury law firm with extensive experience handling bicycle accident injury lawsuits, and a reputation for excellent settlements, including a verdict for $520,000 in a bicycle accident injury case. We care about you, and truly want to help you obtain justice and compensation for your injury.

Our personal injury lawyers are experts at establishing fault in serious bicycle accidents. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

Common Types of Bicycle Accidents

Bicyclists need to drive more defensively than motor vehicle drivers. They need to know the rules on how to legally and safely share the road with motor vehicles, because so many motor vehicle drivers do not respect a bicyclist and their right to be on the road. The most common types of collisions occur when a motor vehicle driver:

  • ignores the bicyclist and turns directly in front of the cyclist, cutting them off;
  • enters the street from a driveway or parking spot without observing or yielding to the bicyclist;
  • is inattentive, clueless, or unobservant while driving;
  • is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; or
  • fails to yield the right of way to a bicyclist at an intersection. 

Types of Bicycle Accident Injuries

Bicyclists are defenseless against any type of motor vehicle. If a bicyclist is in an accident, the injuries are usually significant. Those injuries include:

  • skull fracture
  • concussion
  • traumatic brain injury
  • coup and contrecoup head injury
  • spinal injury
  • tibial plateau fracture
  • facet joint injury
  • burst fracture of the spine
  • trimalleolar fracture / broken ankle
  • permanent disability 

Minnesota Bicycle Accident Injury Statistics

All drivers on the road have the responsibility to be alert and aware of everyone on the road. Ignorance about Minnesota bicycle laws will not lessen the culpability of the at-fault person if a bicyclist is injured — and many bicyclists are injured or killed every year.

  • Four bicyclists die in a bicycle accident every day.
  • Nearly half of these deaths are children under the age of 16.
  • Another one million children are injured in bicycle accidents every year.
  • Head injuries account for three out of every four serious/fatal bicycle accident injuries.
  • Collisions with motor vehicles is the leading cause of death in bicycle accidents.

Contact a Minneapolis Bicycle Accident Attorney

We will work with the insurance companies, accessing as many policies as possible, and coordinating all of the benefits. We will investigate the accident, consult with qualified bicycle specialists, and seek out the expertise of medical specialists to find every angle to pursue in your case. We will do this with no charge to you until we win your case.

Our Minneapolis bicycle accident injury lawyers are specialists in the field of personal injury law. Our attorneys are thorough, aggressive, and persuasive litigators with a reputation for obtaining excellent settlements and verdicts. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

Minnesota Acetabular Hip Fracture Attorney

By Steve Terry |

TSR Injury Law is interested in seeking justice in your case. Our partners have years of experience and a reputation for getting the job done. Call 612-TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form today. We want to help you recover compensation for your injuries, pain, and any loss of mobility.

Hip Fracture

The hip is a ball and socket joint. The femur forms the ball; the acetabulum is the socket. This round, smooth, cartilage-covered bone is part of the pelvis. An acetabular, or hip fracture, may occur in a high impact car accident, truck accident, or slip and fall accident. The type and severity of the break depends on the position of the femoral head at the time of the accident.

Treatment of Hip Fracture

An acetabular/hip fracture is a complex orthopedic injury. The surgery should be performed by an experienced acetabular orthopedic surgeon to ensure the best fracture alignment and the fewest complications. The optimal time for surgery is within the first week after the injury.

During surgery, the fracture fragments are cleaned, the fractures are realigned, and then stabilized with plates and screws. The surgery generally takes three to six hours.

Hip Fracture Complications

Surgery to realign a hip fracture has a number of common, but potentially serious, complications.

  • injury to a nerve
    • sciatic nerve
    • femoral nerve
    • superior gluteal nerve
  • wound infection
  • deep vein blood clots
  • pneumonia
  • osteonecrosis (bone death) of the femoral head or fragment
  • chondrolysis (destruction of articular cartilage)
  • osteoarthritis

Minnesota Acetabular – Hip Fracture Attorney

If you have sustained a traumatic hip fracture due to the negligence of another, you may be able to receive compensation for past and future medical expenses, physical therapy expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our personal injury lawyers and support staff will do the paperwork, negotiate with the insurance companies, and file your claim. Call 612-TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

State Farm v. Metropolitan Council and Lashandra Scott

By Steve Terry |

State Farm v. Metropolitan Council and Lashandra Scott, MN CT Appeals 9-22-14. Met Council, who runs the transit buses in the metro area, stopped paying no-fault insurance benefits to injured passengers by arguing that buses were not “motor vehicles.” Jenny and Chuck organized a team of lawyers for injured passengers and worked with State Farm and GEICO to defeat Met Council.

After winning four separate times at the district court, Met Council appealed. The Minnesota Court of Appeals rejected every argument made by Met Council and affirmed that they must provide no-fault insurance benefits to injured passengers on the bus that don’t have coverage of their own.

If you are injured in a bus accident and are not sure what to do next, contact an experienced Bloomington car accident lawyer from TSR Injury Law today. We charge no fees to determine if you have a case and if you do, there are no upfront fees for us to handle the case.

Free Consultation. Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

Minnesota Man Killed by E. coli Tainted “Pink Slime”

By Steve Terry |

Minnesota health officials believe that “lean finely textured beef” made by Beef Products, Inc. was contaminated with E. coli and caused at least five people to become ill in 2009 with one of those individuals dying. Now, Beef Products, Inc. is pursuing a lawsuit against two former USDA microbiologists and ABC News because the two raised concerns about the product and there were also a number of other accusations made.

The man who died, Robert Danell, 62, had Down Syndrome and died of kidney failure not long after he had consumed the beef.

His family feels that he because deathly ill from eating what is frequently referred to as “pink slime.” This is the beef scraps that are to be treated with ammonia to kill pathogens. Now the family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Beef Products, Inc.

The lawsuit was filed on January 8 in which BPI is blamed in addition to seven other companies for selling the “pink slime” that resulted in the death of Danell. Danell was one of 25 people in a 17 state case to become sick from the 2008 E. coli outbreak. This outbreak would be traced back to a slaughterhouse in Colorado, JBS Swift & Company. JBS has also been included in the lawsuit as defendants.

At first, nine of the individuals who became sick said that they had eaten steak at Applebees. This is how the CDC was able to trace where the bacteria came from. They found that the beef had been purchased from JBS before it was sent to the Applebees restaurant chain. This resulted in the recall of almost 250,000 pounds of beef in December 2009. However, Minnesota health officials were receiving reports of illnesses that were not linked to the same beef.

Danell had eaten a hamburger on December 28 at Opportunity Manor. He had also consumed Swedish meatballs a couple of days later. Both of these meals contained beef from Tyson that contained the “pink slime” from BPI. It was on January 4 that Danell would start experiencing stomach pains and bloody diarrhea. He would continue to get progressively worse. He would pass away on June 19, 2010.

It was found that Tyson had mixed the BPI beef into its own ground beef because it was cheaper and then sold the meat to multiple companies for use in lasagna, hamburger patties, and Swedish Meatballs. These are three foods that Danell had eaten in the days before coming sick. Unfortunately, these items were not included in the beef recall. Not being subject to a recall had a lot to do with the fact that hamburger can contain trim from a number of sources, making tracing back where the individual parts that make up the meat very difficult. Nonetheless, molecular tests did trace the tainted beef back to JBS.

BPI feels that the Danell lawsuit lacks merit and that the company will aggressively defend itself. The family says it is not about the money, as they want to show how this well-loved individual died at the alleged hands of the chain of production.

If you love a loved one due to a dangerous product, contact a Bloomington personal injury attorney at TSR Injury Law today. Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

Red Lake Shootings Case Settles For $1.5 million

By Steve Terry |

6-year-old Jeff Weise shot and killed 7 people at Red Lake High School before taking his own life. In addition to reaching a $1 million settlement with the school district, the twenty-one plaintiffs, representing survivors and the families of victims, also filed suit against MacNeil Environmental of Burnsville, the firm hired to evaluate and improve security measures on campus prior to the shootings.

Rich Ruohonen represented Steven Cobenais, the most severely injured student, in the suit, which was recently settled for $1.5 million.

13-Year-Old Winthrop Boy Dies after Bike Struck by Semi

By Steve Terry |

While there are many bicycle accidents throughout Minnesota, and a number of them involving children, fatalities are not as rare as the severe injuries that can exist.

In this case, a 13-year-old boy from Winthrop died on September 15 after he was struck by a semi while riding his bike on Highway 15, according to the Minnesota State patrol.

Jacob W. Weber was with a group of juveniles that were riding their bikes northbound on the two-lane highway at approximately 2:30 p.m. when Weber suddenly left the shoulder of the road and into the path of a 2007 Mack tractor-trailer. The semi struck the boy.

The Winthrop Fire Department, Sibley County Sheriff’s Office, Winthrop Ambulance, and Life Link all responded to the accident, transporting Weber to Hennepin County Medical Center. His injuries were critical, but he was still alive at the time of transport. He passed away at 11:40 a.m. on the 16th.

The family said that Jacob died doing what he loved to do and they made the decision to donate any organs that could be potentially used in transplants.

Andrew C. Damhof, 23, and the driver of the truck was not injured in the accident. Alcohol was also not a factor in the crash.