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Minnesota Car Accident: Driving Simulator

Monday, March 1st, 2010

mn-driving-simulator-1 Minnesota Car Accident: Driving SimulatorDriving simulators are being used to train drivers, including teen drivers, bus drivers, and truck drivers. In some cases, simulators are used for initial training and in other cases they are used to monitor driving habits or to improve driving skills following an accident or reported incident. Many scenarios can be presented, including:

  • turning
  • mirror usage
  • changing lanes
  • limited visibility conditions
  • traffic signs and signals
  • pedestrian crossing situations
  • freeway driving
  • rural roads
  • mountain driving
  • crash avoidance maneuvers

Driving Simulator Training is Effective because:

  • it is a stimulating way to work on driving skills
  • it is focused, relevant learning
  • it provides immediate feedback to reinforce safe driving behavior
  • it immediately identifies weaknesses in driving behavior
  • it reduces risk of accidents while learning

Simulator training combines audio instruction with high-tech tools, allowing for skills to be learned on the simulator and transferred to real world driving. A simulator allows drivers to gain important insight and experience in potentially hazardous situations. Simulators can also measure decision-making skills, scanning abilities, and reaction times of the trainee as they maneuver through various driving situations.

Trucking firms that have implemented simulator training and monitors have seen a significant reduction in accidents and accident avoidance maneuvers. Many insurance companies offer lower insurance rates to companies that employ the use of simulators and drive cams.

This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, a personal injury law firm serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and the entire state of Minnesota. Our partners are skilled litigators and Minnesota Super Lawyers with years of experience handling all types of accident injuries. For more information call 612-362-0000 or submit a comment.


Toyota 2010 Camry Recall: Braking Problems

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

toyota-camry-2 Toyota 2010 Camry Recall: Braking ProblemsToyota Motor North America, Inc. issued a recall February 9th on 2010 models of the popular Toyota Camry due to defective design that could affect the braking system. The power steering hose is too short, allowing it to rub on the brake tube — potentially perforating the brake tube. If the brake tube is perforated, it will allow brake fluid to leak and impact braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA ID Number: 10V040000

Potential Number of Vehicles Affected: 7314

Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace or adjust the brake tube at no charge, if it is necessary. The recall should begin during March 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline, 1-888-327-4236 (TYY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, a Minnesota personal injury law firm serving Bloomington, Minneapolis, and the entire state. Call 612-362-0000 if we can be of assistance with your Toyota car accident.


2010 BMW Recall: Windshield Problems

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

mn-car-interior-1 2010 BMW Recall: Windshield ProblemsBMW of North America, LLC issued a recall January 22nd on 2010 models of BMW X5 and X6 for poorly bonded windshields. In the upper right area of the windshield, bonding may be insufficient for approximately 50 cm. In the event of a rollover, the stability of the roof may be compromised, allowing the roof to cave and increasing risk of injuries.

These recalled vehicles were manufactured between December 14, 2009 and December 16, 2009.

To date, BMW has not provided a remedy or owner notification schedule on this recall. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY-1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V025000

This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, a personal injury law firm serving Bloomington, Minneapolis, and the entire state of Minnesota. Call 612-362-0000 if we can be of assistance with your BMW car accident.


Matthew D. McCollister, Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Matthew is the latest addition to the TSR Injury Firm. Prior to joining the firm, Matthew has experience handling Personal Injury cases from both the Plaintiff and Defense side; which gives him a unique perspective and insight on how to achieve the best results for his clients.

Matthew attended Hamline School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor and graduated Cum Laude. Prior to attending Hamline, Matthew graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a Bachelor of Science degree in history. Matthew graduated from River Falls Summa Cum Laude.

Prior to entering the practice of law, Matthew spent some time as a basketball coach. He coached at Minneapolis Patrick Henry High school where he helped guide the team to four straight state championships. He also spent a year coaching college basketball at Eastern Arizona College.

Matthew currently resides with his wife, Tracy, in St. Paul. In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his puppies, traveling, and rooting for the Golden Gophers.


Minnesota Car Accident: Lawyer Fee Arrangements

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

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mn-free-consultation-1 Minnesota Car Accident: Lawyer Fee Arrangements

We offer a free initial consultation and case assessment to all potential clients. All of our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee basis means our attorney fee will be a percentage of the money we recover for you either through a settlement negotiation or jury verdict. There will be no charge to you unless we win your case.

When you retain one of our attorneys, we will fight to protect your right to obtain compensation for your car accident injury. We will investigate the incident, obtain copies of medical records and police reports, interview eyewitnesses, and determine responsible parties. Then we will start negotiations with the insurance companies. If necessary, we will take the insurance companies to trial.

Call 612-362-0000 to discuss your case with one of our lawyers at no cost or obligation.


Minnesota Car Accident Injury

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

mn-ambulance-1 Minnesota Car Accident InjuryMore than two million people are the victims of a car accident injury each year in the United States. The majority of car accidents, resulting in car accident injury, are due to negligence on the part of one or both of the drivers. Negligence is defined as failure to exercise a degree of care that is necessary in order to prevent damage or car accident injury.

We are Minnesota personal injury lawyers and skilled litigators. We help individuals and families injured in an accident — car, truck, bus, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, slip and fall, or third party work accidents. Personal injury law is all we do and our attorneys are dedicated to providing personal injury victims with experienced, successful legal representation.

We work with Minnesota clients who have suffered a wide variety of injuries, from brain injury and spinal injury to tinnitus, anisocoria, or broken bones — we have seen it all. No case is too large or complex for us to handle. Whether you have been involved in a car accident or need an advocate in a wrongful death case, we provide the experience, commitment, and aggressive representation that yields results.

Victims of a car accident injury have the legal right to seek compensation for:

  • medical expenses
  • loss of income
  • loss of earning potential
  • pain and suffering
  • property damage (usually settled under no-fault)

If the car accident injury was the result of an accident due to a defect, a product liability claim may also be filed. The defects may be the result of a:

  • flawed design
  • manufacturing error
  • defective part
  • negligent repair job

After you have called the police, exchanged driver information, and notified your insurance company about the accident; it is in your best interests to seek legal counsel. The insurance companies already have a team of investigators and attorneys working to deny your claim. You need someone fighting for your rights.

This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, a personal injury law firm serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the state of Minnesota. Call 612-362-0000 to discuss your case.


Honda Recall on Popular 2001 – 2002 – 2003 Models

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

mn-air-bag-1 Honda Recall on Popular 2001 - 2002 - 2003 ModelsHonda Motor Company has issued a recall on 438,000 cars worldwide due to faulty airbags. The recall comes less than two weeks after another Honda recall for 646,000 due to a faulty window switch. And in November 2008 and June 2009 Honda recalled 510,000 vehicles for airbag problems.

Honda Motor Company plans to replace an airbag deflator that could rupture and send shards toward the driver in an accident, causing further personal injury. There has already been one death and eleven injuries.

In the current recall, investigation had determined the defect was caused by insufficient stamping pressure during the production of the inflator propellant and not by excessive moisture intake by the propellant as previously believed, Honda said.

Cars Included in the Recall:

  • 2001-2002 Honda Accord
  • 2001-2003 Honda Civic
  • 2002 Honda Odyssey
  • 2002 Honda CR-V
  • 2003 Honda Pilot
  • 2002-2003 Acura 3.2 TL
  • 2003 Acura 3.2 CL

Honda is announcing this recall expansion and encouraging all owners of these vehicles to take their vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification from Honda that their vehicle is affected. Notification to customers will start within the month.

Honda’s Recall Number: Q96
Acura’s Recall Number: R13

For more information, Honda owners can go to http://owners.honda.com/recalls or call (800) 999-1009; Acura owners can go to http://owners.acura.com/recalls or call (800) 382-2238. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, a personal injury law firm serving Bloomington, Minneapolis, and the entire state of Minnesota. Call 612-362-0000 if we can be of assistance with your Honda car accident.


Driver Negligence Lawyer

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

mn-punitive-damages-awarded-1 Driver Negligence LawyerNegligence is defined as failure to exercise a degree of care that, in the circumstances, the law requires for the protection of other persons that may be injuriously affected by the lack of such care.

That means that all drivers have a duty to exercise reasonable care in the operation of their motor vehicle. This duty makes drivers accountable for acts which they knew, or should have known, would likely result in injury to person or property. A finding of negligence will constitute liability for injuries sustained as a result of that negligence. Courts consider various factors in determining a driver’s negligence. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Speed: An accident caused in whole or in part by driving too fast or too slow may result in the driver being found negligent.
  • DWI / DUI: A driver may be liable for an accident caused by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Driving drunk or under the influence of drugs can result in punitive damages being assessed against the driver.
  • Obeying driving laws: A driver may be liable for an accident caused by failing to signal while turning or failure to use headlights when appropriate.
  • Exercising caution: A driver may be liable for an accident caused by disregarding weather or traffic conditions.
  • Observing traffic laws: A driver may be liable for an accident occurring due to failure to obey traffic signs or signals or failure to stay in your lane.
  • Conduct: A driver may be liable for an accident caused in whole or in part by intentional or reckless disregard of other’s safety.

To ultimately determine the amount an injured person may recover, the courts consider the negligence of all parties involved in the accident. In Minnesota, the plaintiff’s percentage of fault will reduce the total amount which can be recovered.

It is important to have a knowledgeable attorney who will explain all possible avenues for recovery. Evaluating all of the facts involved in the cause of a motor vehicle accident requires skill and experience. A knowledgeable and aggressive Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer will investigate every possible contributing cause of an accident to ensure that you will receive full compensation for your injuries.

This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, 612-362-0000, a Minnesota Personal Injury Law Firm serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the state of Minnesota. Call or contact us if we may be of assistance in your car accident case.


2010 Toyota Prius Recall – 2010 Lexus HS 250h Recall – Bad Brakes

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

mn-toyota-prius-1 2010 Toyota Prius Recall - 2010 Lexus HS 250h Recall - Bad Brakes There is a third major Toyota recall. Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 437,000 of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems. The recall is on all 2010 Prius hybrids (133,000) and Lexus HS 250h (14,500) vehicles.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda made the following statements on Monday.

“I apologize for causing trouble and worries for many customers over the quality and safety of Toyota. We sincerely acknowledge safety concerns from our customers. We have decided to recall as we regard safety for our customers as our foremost priority.

Let me assure everyone that we will redouble our commitment to quality as a lifeline of our company. With myself taking the lead, and by keeping to the ‘genchi genbutsu’ [go and see for yourself] principle, all of us at Toyota will tackle the issue in close cooperation with dealers and suppliers together, we will do everything in our power to regain the confidence of our customers.”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that owners contact Toyota dealers immediately if they have experienced any braking problems or if they notice changes in their braking performance. Loss of braking is most likely to occur in cold weather when traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole, or bump.

If this occurs, the NHTSA advises owners to continue to firmly press on the brake to stop the vehicle. Toyota claims that the brakes will work with continued, firm application. As an extra precaution, drivers should leave extra stopping distance until the recalled vehicles are fixed. Toyota says the problem can be fixed in 40 minutes with new software that oversees the controls of the anti-lock brakes.

Dealers will rewrite the programming of the ABS control unit at no charge. The recall will begin late February and should be completed in late March 2010.

Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987 or contact your local dealership if any problems are detected. For more information, consumers may visit www.nhtsa.gov, www.safercar.gov, or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236.

NHTSA Recall Number: 10V039000

Number of Vehicles Affected: 148549

This information is provided as a service from TSR Injury Law, 612-362-0000. Our lawyers are experienced, skilled litigators and are willing to answer any questions regarding your Toyota car accident claim.


Minnesota Car Accident: Second Degree Burn

Monday, February 8th, 2010

mn-burn-injury-1 Minnesota Car Accident: Second Degree BurnThere are three layers of protection for tendons, muscle, and bones. The first layer of protection is the outer layer of skin, the epidermis. There are many layers of cells (50-150) in the epidermis. It is our main defense against injury and infection. The second layer of protection is the dermis. This layer gives skin elasticity. The final layer of defense is the fatty tissue. There are fat cells, hair follicles, and sweat glands in the fatty tissue layer.

When someone sustains a significant burn, the fluids in the body shift to the burned area. Fluid resuscitation is necessary in cases where the burned area is greater than 20% of the body. Fluid resuscitation is critical during the first 24 hours and is administered by IV.

Second degree burns go through most of the layers of the epidermis, damaging sweat glands and hair follicles and potentially reaching the topmost layer of dermis. Blisters form from the fluid that accumulates between the epidermis and the dermis, increasing the chance of infection. The redness and blistering is accompanied by intense pain because the nerves are damaged, not destroyed.

Because of the chance of infection, second degree burns should be examined by a medical professional. If the second degree burn is ivory or whitish in color, it will require debridement (scrubbing). Debridement exfoliates skin that is not receiving good blood circulation. This facilitates healing and lessens risk of infection. Skin grafts are usually required following debridement.

Once the burn area is thoroughly cleaned, compression garments will be used to minimize scar tissue. Compression garments must be worn for 6 months to 3 years, depending on how the burn is healing.

There can be many long-term complications from a second degree burn, including:

  • problems with sweating
  • dryness due to oil gland damage
  • severe eczema
  • premature wrinkles
  • mesh scar pattern

On top of the physical problems, many burn victims struggle with psychological and emotional problems. They may suffer from low self-esteem, cold sweats, or nightmares.

A burn injury is a very real, long-term complication. You should not have to bear the financial and emotional burden alone. With aggressive, ethical representation you may be able to obtain compensation for your medical expenses, wage loss, pain and suffering, and any disability. Call TSR Injury Law at 612-362-0000 for more information.


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