On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Mar 9, 2020 | Car Accidents
Sleep deprivation continues to be a problem for many Minnesota residents. Going without quality sleep makes it a challenge to function throughout the day, especially behind the wheel. The inability to remain alert and pay adequate attention to the road makes drowsy...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Feb 25, 2020 | Car Accidents
One of the most violent collisions takes place when two vehicles crash into each other from opposite directions. The opposing forces increase the amount of damage done to the vehicles and their occupants, which is why they are often deadly. When no one is left to talk...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Feb 12, 2020 | Car Accidents
People often do things when drinking or taking drugs they would never do sober. Most people know that the diminished judgment, inhibitions and ability to concentrate make driving in this condition an incredibly dangerous prospect. Sadly, Minnesota’s roads continue to...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Jan 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
In the time it takes for someone to snap his or her fingers, life could change forever. Car accidents only take seconds to happen, but the effects could last a lifetime, if not for the people involved, then for their surviving family members. One miscalculation,...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Jan 27, 2020 | Car Accidents
When police arrive at the scene of an accident, one of the first priorities is to identify and account for everyone involved. When someone appears to be missing, finding the individual becomes a priority. In a recent car crash investigation, the missing driver could...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Jan 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
It is well known that impairment compromises an individual’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. One of the first things most Minnesota residents learn as they get their driver’s licenses is that drugged and/or drunk driving can easily lead to a deadly car...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Jan 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
After suffering injuries in a car accident, the medical bills begin adding up quickly. A ride in an ambulance, X-rays, radiological tests and emergency life-saving measures can all be expensive, and that is just what may happen in a Minnesota emergency room. If...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Jul 25, 2019 | Car Accidents
A car accident can be a devastating experience for a Minnesota family. Not only may victims suffer serious and even life-threatening injuries, but they may also incur significant costs that they are not prepared to pay for. To determine the best course of action for...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Apr 19, 2019 | Car Accidents
By the time April rolls around, most Minnesotans are tired of the snow and ice and are eagerly anticipating warmer temperatures. However, springtime snowstorms are not unheard of. One recent springtime snowstorm in Minnesota saw traffic fatalities in two separate car...
On behalf of Walsh & Gaertner | Dec 14, 2018 | Car Accidents
Sometimes, determining fault in a car crash in Minnesota is relatively straightforward. For example, say you are waiting at a red light when you are rear-ended by a drunk driver. It is likely that the drunk driver will be considered at-fault in the crash. However,...
