Adoption of expedited rules governing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, Minnesota Rules part 5221.6700

“On a hot afternoon in September, Superior Court Judge Paula S. Rosenstein sat from her bench at the Family Law Court downtown and conducted the day’s business. Clerks took notes from their desks and moved throughout the courtroom, handing documents to Judge Rosenstein. A bailiff held a clipboard, whispering to a man and woman, making sure they were there for the hearing. An attorney spoke for his client who sat beside him, silent and tense. And in the corner to the left of the judge’s bench, sat a small desk and chair. One month earlier, a court reporter would have…

“After your injury, hiring a lawyer to handle your injury claim can seem like an intimidating prospect. David Greene from Greene & Phillips joined us on Studio10 to help explain exactly what to expect when you contact an injury lawyer,” Read the full article here. If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in the Twin Cities area, contact Krug & Zupke. Visit our website for more information or call us at 651-645-7746.

“On August 28, a change in Missouri law will change how personal injury lawsuits are presented and some lawyers argue it could affect payouts. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in 2012, the most recent year they published statistics online, 2.5 million Americans ended up in the emergency room with injuries from car crashes. On average, each crash-related emergency room visit cost $3,300 and each hospitalization cost about $57,000 over a person’s lifetime, according to the CDC,” Read the full article here. If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in the Twin Cities area, contact…

“Whether you’re self-employed or in full-time work, being struck down by injury is an incredibly traumatic time. Not only do you need to deal with the aftermath of a horrible event, cope with any long term effects, and change your lifestyle, but you need to ensure that you’ll have enough money to live on. If you’re in a comfortable job, you’ll likely have a good level of sick pay. If you don’t have this, you’ll need to look down other avenues. Plus, will you be able to return to work once your injury has started to heal? Do you need…

“Today we are talking about common misconceptions about personal injury lawyers and situations that you may want to hire them. David Greene from Greene and Phillips joined Studio10 and had some great information to share. Here's what you need to know,” Read the full article here. If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in the Twin Cities area, contact Krug & Zupke. Visit our website for more information or call us at 651-645-7746.

“Being involved in an accident is a life-changing experience. What you do after the incident will determine how your life will be for the years to come. One of the most important things you need to do after an auto accident is to hire a lawyer. Here are the steps you need to take to get the right lawyer,” Read the full article here. If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in the Twin Cities area, contact Krug & Zupke. Visit our website for more information or call us at 651-645-7746.

“Louisiana lawmakers are considering whether to shorten the wait to six months for a no-fault divorce when the married couple has children under 18. Under existing law, such couples must live separate and apart for one year before they can get a divorce, unless there are certain special circumstances like domestic abuse. The longer waiting period doesn’t apply when couples have minor children from previous relationships,” Read the full article here. If you are in need of a family law attorney in the Twin Cities area, contact Krug & Zupke. Visit our website for more information or call us at…

“Next week the justices will hear oral argument in Howell v. Howell, a dispute between a divorced couple over the wife’s share of the husband’s military retirement pay. The former spouses, John and Sandra Howell, divorced in 1991. As part of the divorce, John – who served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years – and Sandra agreed that she would receive half of John’s military retirement pay, which began the following year. In 2005, John opted to waive part of his retirement pay in favor of disability benefits – a common choice when it is available because, unlike…

“Seattle attorney Chris Davis at Davis Law Group meets with accident victims who are dealing with these same questions every day. And while some studies have shown that injured people who hire a lawyer typically receive higher settlements on average than those who don’t, that doesn’t mean you should march into the nearest law office and sign up with whoever offers you representation first. Davis says that a better question to ask is: “How do I know if a personal injury attorney will really provide me any value?” Read the full article here. If you are in need of a…

Even NFL players need workers compensation attorneys, “Hartmann never played again and sued the Harris County Convention & Sport Corp. for negligence for using a turf system that created an uneven playing surface, settling the case last year for a confidential sum. But Hartmann couldn't sue the Texans for the career-ending injury; as an employee of the team, he was covered by workers' compensation, the insurance program that pays injured workers for lost wages and medical care, while giving employers immunity from lawsuits.” Read the full article here. If you are in need of a workers compensation attorney in the…