Author: Steve Terry

People rely on elevators and escalators whenever they do not want to take the stairs. In some buildings, taking the elevator is really the only option to get to an office or apartment. Elevators, however, do have a history of injuring people. Fortunately for the millions that take elevators on a daily basis, the most commonly injured people are the individuals who are repairing the elevator.

Common causes of injury to passengers include:

• Not opening level with the floor
• Getting stuck
• Sudden increases or decreases in speed
• Missing the floor of a building
• Falling or plummeting down the elevator shaft

Of the above causes of injuries, all are fairly rare. Other elevator accidents can be caused by:

• Poorly positioned elevator floors causing people to trip on an uneven surface
• Elevator doors opening onto an open shaft
• Being trapped in a closing door
• Accessible elevator shafts

These injuries are also uncommon. Despite the rarity of elevator injuries, on a yearly basis, there are 30 fatalities caused by an elevator in some way. In addition to the 30 fatalities, more than 10,000 people are injured on an annual basis.

In an effort to protect individuals, most states and cities have enacted regulations that cover the construction, operation, and maintenance of elevators. However, it is not uncommon for buildings not to comply with the various regulations.

Contact a Minneapolis Elevator Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in an elevator or while working on an elevator, contact the Minnesota personal injury attorneys of TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

TSR Injury Law can help. Our partners have extensive experience with spinal injury cases and have a special interest in RFN. They have been named Minnesota Super Lawyers many times by Law & Politics. To contact Steve Terry, Chuck Slane, Rich Ruohonen, or Nate Bjerke about your Radiofrequency Neurotomy treatments, call 612-TSR-TIMEor submit our free consultation form.

Radiofrequency Neurotomy: The Procedure

Radiofrequency neurotomy is a treatment used to alleviate pain from a facet joint injury, usually incurred in a car accident. Facet joints are situated at each vertebral level of the spine. Each joint is connected to two medial nerves. The medial nerves transmit signals from the spine to the brain and the rest of the body.

• The doctor, using x-ray guidance, inserts the needle parallel to and against the targeted nerve.
• An intermittent electrical current is delivered; creating a heat lesion, interrupting the pain signals to the brain. The current cannot be a continuous flow because that could damage the ganglion (nerve bundle) or surrounding tissue.
• Over the next 10-14 days the nerve dies; hopefully, providing the patient with full pain relief within 2-3 weeks.

Radiofrequency Neurotomy: Potential Complications

Radiofrequency neurotomy is not a cure for your injury; it is a treatment. It is a treatment that is effective for an average of only 11 months. That means you will have to have RFN repeated multiple times during your lifetime.

With all medical procedures, there are risks and potential complications. The associated complications with RFN are:

• pain at the site of injection
• numbness at the site of injection
• increased facet joint pain due to muscle spasms
• permanent nerve damage
• infection

Have Some Questions? Contact Us Today

Radiofrequency neurotomy treatments are expensive. Insurance companies will try to prevent you from obtaining compensation needed to cover all of the future RFN treatments. You need an experienced, aggressive Radiofrequency Neurotomy litigator to obtain the compensation you deserve. Call (612) TSR-TIME and speak to a Minneapolis injury lawyer about your questions or submit our free contact form and a member from our team will be in contact with you shortly.

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At TSR Injury Law, believe birth injury victims and their families deserve fair compensation for their suffering. Call TSR Injury Law today at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form. We care about the injustice that you have suffered. We can help.

Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is caused by damaged connections between the cerebral cortex and the cerebellum. The cerebral cortex is the part of the forebrain that controls higher level functions such as abstract thought and language processing. The cerebellum controls balance and muscle coordination. In other words, people with this condition have an impaired ability to control their own movements and reflexes.

About 5% of cases of cerebral palsy are caused by birth injuries, with other cases being caused by injuries during pregnancy or after birth. Birth injuries that can cause or contribute to cerebral palsy include:

• Hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain)
• Premature birth
• Infection
• Head trauma or brain hemorrhaging
• Severe jaundice

If your child suffered one of these injuries, a Minnesota Cerebral Palsy Attorney can help you create a plan of action.

Contact a Minneapolis Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to medical negligence, you may be able to win compensation for the expensive therapies this condition often requires. To speak with an experienced Minnesota Cerebral Palsy Lawyer, contact TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

TSR Injury Law is a leading personal injury law firm serving Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota. We are passionate about helping injured people find justice. Our partners have years of experience and a history of winning impressive settlements, including a recent $1.5 million verdict for a hip fracture.

Hip replacement surgery following a car accident or motorcycle accident happens all too often. When it does, you need expert legal representation to secure adequate compensation for your potential loss of quality of life. Contact a licensed Minnesota personal injury lawyer by calling (612) TSR-TIME.

Minnesota Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery may be recommended if you have suffered severe hip damage. It involves removing the damaged hip joint and replacing it with an artificial one. Statistics show that hip replacements last 15 years in 95% of the cases. Possible scenarios for needing a hip replacement:

• Car crash victim suffered dislocated left hip and an impacted comminuted fracture of the acetabula and posterior wall of the right hip — after 8 months of rehabilitation, the car crash victim developed sciatic neuropathy of the right leg resulting in drop foot syndrome and needed hip replacement
• Truck crash victim suffered herniated disc, fractured pelvis, and fractured hip — initially these injuries healed but the victim developed post-traumatic arthritis and required hip replacement
• Motorcycle crash victim suffered numerous fractures of left hip, including fracture of femoral head, closed reduction surgery was performed — second surgery necessary and screws used to hold large bone fragments in place, but hip could not be stabilized leading to third surgery performed to do hip replacement

Hip Replacement Complications

There can be many complications with a hip replacement. They include:

• Blood clots in the leg veins can develop due to decreased movement of the leg after surgery or possible injury to the veins during surgery. Blood-thinning medications are normally prescribed to prevent clots from forming. Compression devices or elastic stockings can be used to increase blood flow through the veins in your legs and reduce the risk of clots.
• Infections can occur at the incision and in the deep tissue near the new hip. Most infections can be treated with antibiotics, but a major infection near the prosthesis may require further surgery to remove and replace the prosthesis.
• A fracture can happen during surgery to healthy areas of the hip joint.
• Dislocation of the new hip joint can be an issue. If the artificial hip dislocates repeatedly, surgery may be required to stabilize it.
• The artificial hip can break, requiring another surgery to replace the broken joint.
• Change in leg length. The surgeon takes steps to avoid this problem, but occasionally the new hip will make the leg longer or shorter than the other one.
• Stiff joint, from the soft tissue hardening around the joint and making it difficult to move.
• The prosthetic hip joint may wear out, requiring a second hip replacement surgery.

Need Some Help?

There are many things to consider after a serious injury in an accident due to negligence. One thing that has to be evaluated is the amount of compensation needed to cover all of the possible medical expenses that could be incurred during your lifetime because of this injury.

The attorneys at TSR Injury Law have years of experience analyzing and valuing injury cases. We will check for additional insurance policies to maximize your benefits, do all of the paperwork, and file your claim. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

Did you sustain a calcaneal fracture in an accident that was not your fault? Are you frustrated dealing with the insurance companies? TSR Injury Law can help. We care about your injury and will fight for fair compensation. Call 612-TSR-TIME to speak to an experienced Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer.

You may be able to receive compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our lawyers are excellent negotiators who have litigated other Calcaneal Fracture cases. Contact Steve Terry, Chuck Slane, Rich Ruohonen, or Nate Bjerke today at 612-TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

Calcaneal Fractures

The calcaneus is the large bone at the back of the foot, commonly called the heel bone. The calcaneus provides key support for the foot. It also facilitates normal walking motion. A calcaneal fracture can occur in a high velocity car accident or truck accident or a high-impact fall.

Most calcaneal fractures are closed. Due to the force necessary to fracture the calcaneus, the damage can be extensive and frequently requires open reduction surgery with internal fixation. Surgical goals are to realign the fragments, restore the correct structure, and minimize loss of blood supply to the bone which will decrease the chance of avascular necrosis (bone death). After surgery, no walking on the foot is allowed for approximately 3 months.

Symptoms of a calcaneal fracture include:

• inability to walk
• swelling
• bruising
• severe heel pain
• deformity of the foot

Complications after a calcaneal fracture include:

• severe swelling can impede healing, especially with patients who smoke or have diabetes
• chronic foot pain
• pain associated with walking or running
• arthritis
• difficulty with inward or outward rotation of the ankle
• widening and deformity of the heel, making it difficult to wear shoes

Minneapolis Calcaneal Fracture Lawyer

Our Minneapolis Calcaneal Fracture lawyers are skilled, aggressive litigators with extensive medical knowledge and a reputation for getting the job done. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

Crane and construction site accidents can be fatal. If you are injured while operating heavy machinery then you are entitled to workplace compensation. But what does this mean exactly and how much will you get? In many instances, workplace compensation will not pay for all of your medical related costs. Furthermore, you could be out of work for years which is also generally not covered under a workplace compensation claim. What does this mean for you and your family?

Learn about your legal rights when it comes to construction site and crane accidents. You should not have to offer due to someone else’s negligence at the workplace. Make sure you speak to a Minneapolis crane accident lawyer about your options before agreeing to any workplace claim.

How a Lawyer May Be Able To Help

At TSR Injury Law Firm we pride ourselves in being a leading in workplace relation claims. We will handle any workplace relation claims and denials and will ensure that you are adequately compensated for your loss. We take into consideration all aspects of your suffering and financial strife including:

• A loss of income and projected income
• A loss of benefits
• Rehabilitation costs
• Medical expenses and hospital fees
• Costs for surgery and medication
• Costs for a nanny or in home nurse
• And more

Crane and Construction Site Accidents

Cranes are used on most major construction site projects to lift heavy materials. Cranes must be operated by a professional and licensed operator and must be handled and serviced in a safe manner. If not, then a serious personal injury could result. Because of the weight and force of cranes, you could be looking at a major injuries and damage including:

• Serious head related trauma
• Spine and back injuries
• Paralysis and permanent damage
• The inability to take care of yourself anymore

At TSR Injury Law Firm, our Minneapolis personal injury attorneys are able to handle both your workplace related claim as well as a personal injury lawsuit that you may be able to file against the company or the individual responsible for your injury.

In addition to crane related accident, our Minnesota workplace injury lawyers can also help with other construction site injuries and accidents including:

• Scaffolding accidents
• Forklift injuries
• Site debris accidents
• Machinery accidents
• Ladder falls and falls from heights

How We Can Help

Insurance companies are not known for being generous with their money and 9 times out of 10, they will try to offer you must less than you are entitled to.

Our injury lawyers can review your case and offer you the assistance you need. You can be rest assured that you are getting everything you are entitled to when you put your trust in the hands of our competent, experienced and tenacious injury lawyers. Call (612) TSR-TIME for a free initial consultation about your case or submit our free consultation form.

TSR Injury Law is a premier personal injury law firm with extensive experience with traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases resulting from all types of accidents. Our partners have experience with complex traumatic brain injury cases and they have:

• an understanding of the foundation of neuropsychology
• believe in the reliability and validity of the testing
• will zealously advocate for victims of TBI

Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form. We care about you and we can help.

What Is Neuropsychology?

Neuropsychology is the study of brain-behavior relationships. It is aimed at understanding how the brain produces and controls behavior and mental processes, including:

• emotions
• personality
• thinking
• learning
• memory
• problem solving

Neuropsychology is particularly important in cases of “less severe” traumatic brain injury, where damage is not necessarily evident through other tests or imaging. It is a means to show how any damage to the brain alters behavior and interferes with mental and cognitive functions, frequently interfering with self-concept, relationships, and ability to work.

Neuropsychological Testing

In recent years, neuropsychological testing has become a very sophisticated science. Tests that are currently available are reliable, standardized instruments, with the ability to predict accurately in the 80-95% range. Neuropsychological tests are specifically designed tasks used to measure a psychological function known to be linked to a particular brain pathway. A typical examination consists of more than a dozen standardized tests. They are usually administered one-on-one in a quiet office, free from distractions.

Neuropsychological tests provide the most accurate picture of a patient’s cognitive functioning. Ultimately, they provide results that indicate the amount of deviation from base-line norms. Through a comparison of patient responses to established norms, the degree of cognitive impairment can be determined in the following areas:

The neuropsychologist has the responsibility to sort out the factors that influence how the brain is working in order to understand the extent of the injury, whether it will progress, likelihood of recovery, and time of recovery.

Neuropsychological Evaluation (NPE)

In order to assess the patient, the neuropsychologist must have an accurate, extensive overview of their personality and abilities prior to the injury. The evaluation is not limited to the neurological testing but involves review of recent educational records and test scores, medical records, employment evaluations, and interviews with witnesses such as spouses, family members, fellow workers, and teachers to paint a picture of the patient “before and after” the brain injury.

We Are Here To Help

Our partners are skilled, aggressive litigators who can work with the neuropsychologist to establish prior ability and potential. They will then organize the significant findings of the testing and present the case in a persuasive fashion, maximizing the compensation. Call (612) TSR-TIME to speak to a Minneapolis traumatic brain injury lawyer or submit the free contact form on this page and a representative from our firm will be in contact with you shortly.

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Burn Injury Prevention

Thousands of people every year in the United States are treated for serious and potentially life-threatening burn injuries. In fact, burn injuries are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States.

However, there are a number of easy safety tips that individuals and families can employ to remain burn free.

Kitchen Safety

Any and all hot items, including food, baking equipment, or kitchen appliances, should be kept as far back on the counter as possible. This way, they are less likely to fall off the edge of the counter and spill. When hot items are left near the edge of the counter, it is also easier for a person to accidentally bump into them or touch them in some manner, resulting in a burn.

If you are carrying a hot object in the kitchen, like a pan or a pot, try to carry it over a counter top as much as possible. This way, should the contents spill out or if the hot pan itself falls, it will land on a counter top and not on you or someone else nearby.

Bathroom Safety

Make sure that any and all electrical appliances (hair dryers, curling irons, straightening irons) are not only turned off when you leave the room, but unplugged as well. By unplugging an item, you can be 100% sure that the item is off and will cool down.

Additionally, when filling up a bathtub or taking a shower, begin by running the cold water and gradually adding hot water bit by bit until the water has reached the temperature you desire. This will help you prevent burns that result from testing water that is too hot.

Contact a Minnesota Burn Injury Attorney

If you or someone you know has suffered from a burn injury, contact the Minneapolis burn injury lawyers of TSR Injury Law today at (612) TSR-TIME to discuss your situation with a legal professional or submit our contact form.