Rochester Law Blog
Is speeding really dangerous?
People speed for many reasons. For some people, it becomes a habit. Most of the time, people feel there is very little chance of getting a speeding ticket, so they are willing to risk it by exceeding the speed limit. However, the dangers of speeding are not just in...
How does the court determine my child’s best interests?
A Minnesota custody order outlines who has legal and physical custody along with any expected support from one party to the other. The court does not choose who has custody based on emotion. Instead, the court determines child custody based on the best interests of...
Why is breath used to measure BAC?
Mention the term "drunk driving charges" to anyone in Rochester, and they will likely immediately think of a person standing on the side of the road blowing into a hand-held breath testing device. If this is an all-too-familiar scenario to you, then you may be...
Why do wrongful death lawsuits result in large jury awards?
When an individual loses his or her life unexpectedly, it affects a family emotionally and economically. Minnesota's laws allow surviving family members to file a legal claim against a company or party responsible for causing their loved one's wrongful death. A...
What are common nursing home injuries?
A nursing home should be a sanctuary for older people who require the assistance of caretakers since they can no longer take care of themselves. Unfortunately, some nursing homes do not provide proper care for their residents and neglect them in ways that can cause...
Eyewitness lineups may lead to wrongful convictions
In some criminal cases, the prosecution will ask any witnesses involved in the case to choose the suspect out of a lineup. Yet, when witnesses and/or victims of a crime make their selection, the results may be inaccurate. Errors made during this tedious process can...
Features of a family law case
According to Justia, some of the complicated and emotional matters that individuals face gets related to family relationships. These issues often evolve with time as the needs of their children changes. Similarly, it might be as a result of the spouses growing apart...
3 common financial missteps during a divorce
Navigating a divorce is never easy. Even when couples separate on relatively friendly terms, there are some serious challenges and potential hidden pitfalls involved in dividing property and planning a financial future. With emotions running high, it can be hard to...
What are some frequent causes of pedestrian accidents?
As a pedestrian who must sometimes cross busy streets, you may worry about being struck by a vehicle. This is a relatively common occurrence, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that nearly 6,000 people were killed in this manner during 2016. While...
What is distracted driving?
On Minnesota roadways, the number one priority is safety. Some of the biggest dangers on the road are distractions. According to the United States Department of Transportation, distracted driving caused more than 3,000 deaths in 2017. This is a serious problem among...
