2012 Traffic Crash Report: Deaths Up 7 Percent from 2011
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety, Minnesota experienced 395 traffic-related deaths in 2012, up seven percent from 2011 and the first increase since 2007. This increase can likely be attributed to more miles traveled by motorists and a mild winter, which reduces the amount of caution drivers use on…
May is National Bike Month
National Bike Month gives riders an opportunity to enjoy a healthy, fun hobby while learning more about staying safe on the road. Bicyclists can avoid many injuries by staying proactive about safety, but the actions of other people on the road could result in an unavoidable accident. National Bike Month National Bike Month is focused…
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The 2013 Twin Cities Heart Walk Raises Over $2 Million for the American Heart Association
SG&S legal secretary Paofu Yang was one of over 20,000 people who participated in the 2013 Twin Cities Heart Walk over the weekend. The walk has raised over $2 Million for the American Heart Association. They will continue to accept donations until May 29th. If you would like to donate, please visit their website….
May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Minnesota
It’s difficult for people to see the motorcyclists around them when they are driving on Minnesota’s roads and highways. That’s why motorcyclists must be proactive in their quest to remain safe while riding their bikes. They cannot assume that other drivers can see them because after collisions occur, motorists have stated that they either didn’t…
Minnesota Teen Driver Deaths Rise: Tips for Safe Driving
More teens have died in car accidents in the months of April, May and June over the past three years than in any of the other months of the year. This statistic encouraged the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety to implore parents to teach their children about safe driving as they…
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A Runner’s Response to the Boston Marathon Tragedy
We have a pretty large running community here in the office. So the tragic events that took place at the Boston Marathon last week really hit home for several of our employees. Here is one reaction from a memeber of our staff: "As a runner, the Boston Marathon is the Holy Grail. It is…
Minivan Rollover Accident Results in Death of Four Passengers
A minivan rollover accident on I-94 in Minneapolis had devastating consequences for everyone involved. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the outcome would have been different if four of the eight people riding in the minivan were properly restrained. At the time of the crash on Sunday, four passengers did not have their seat belts…
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Attorney Peter Riley to Speak Regarding his Work Investigating the Sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald
When attorney Peter Riley first began practicing law over 30 years ago, the first cases that he worked on were a pair of wrongful death claims filed on behalf of the families of two men who died aboard the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. On November 10th, 1975, the ship sank during a severe winter storm on Lake Superior….
Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Minnesota
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and many Minnesotans are waking up to the dangers of inattentive driving. Distracted driving can be caused by electronic devices, food, and even the behavior of passengers, but cell phones are particularly popular and dangerous distractions. Every year, thousands of people are killed and seriously injured by distracted drivers,…
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Large Product Liability Settlement Secured by Attorney Paul Godlewski
Emilio Delgado Sanchez was the operator of an industrial winder machine known as a PECO Winder 250-1100. This machine is used in the plastic film industry, and was deployed at the Berry Plastics plant in Bloomington, MN. On September 3rd, 2008, the winding machine malfunctioned, and Mr. Delgado Sanchez’s right arm was pulled in. This…
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Attorney Paul Godlewski to Chair Minnesota Association for Justice Panel on Traumatic Brain Injury
On Friday March 22nd, attorney Paul Godlewski will co-chair a Minnesota Association for Justice seminar on the topic of traumatic brain injury [TBI], and mild to moderate traumatic brain injury [MTBI]. This seminar will highlight the new developing MRI diagnostic imaging technique known as diffuse tensor imaging [DTI]. The seminar will be the first of its kind in…
How to Handle the Aftermath of a Rollover Accident
A rollover accident can be both frightening and disorienting. This sometimes causes people to panic. However, the first rule of such an experience is to keep calm. Panicking only makes the situation worse. After taking a few deep breaths and gaining composure, begin to handle a rollover accident through the following actions. Seek Medical Assistance…
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ABOTA Foundation Swears In Injury Lawyer Bill Sieben As New President
Minneapolis, MN, February 19, 2013 – The ABOTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), is pleased to announce their newest president, personal injury attorney Bill Sieben of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, was sworn in as President of the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation. The event took place on…
Why Personal Injury Attorney Jim Schwebel Does What He Does
Attorney Jim Schwebel sat down to reminisce about one of his first experiences as a personal injury lawyer. He met with a man who became paralyzed due to an accident caused by a drunk driver. Mr. Schwebel remembers driving down a long dirt road in western Minnesota to meet with his new client. Once he…
35W Bridge Collapse Survivor Trusts the Law Firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben
On August 1, 2007, the Interstate 35W Bridge in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour, sending passenger cars, construction workers and equipment plummeting down into the Mississippi River. Thirteen people lost their lives and nearly 150 suffered injuries. Tragically, the bridge had been labeled as structurally deficient in previous inspections, and bridge officials even wondered if…
Minnesota Traffic Deaths Up in 2012
It’s an unfortunate truth that even the best drivers can be involved in car accidents. Reckless drivers, extreme weather conditions and unforeseen events can affect anyone. Since 2002, however, Minnesota has been able to report a steadily decreasing number of traffic deaths; 2007 was an exception, but the decline continued otherwise through 2011. In that…
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Attorney John Goetz Gives Minnesotans a Very Unique and Generous Gift
A 553-acre land donation near Albert Lea in Freeborn County, marks one of the largest individual donations received by the DNR. The parcel was donated by John C. Goetz and will be known as the Wo Wacintanka Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Wo Wacintanka means “to persist in spite of difficulties” in the Dakota language. The site…
Safe Winter Driving Habits Could Save Your Life
Although winter does not officially begin until December 21, winter weather has already struck Minnesota. December snow storms brought nearly a foot of snow to some regions. In some places, the snow fell at a rate of nearly one inch per hour. During this first major snow storm, the Minnesota State Patrol responded to more…
What To Do After a Car Accident
Despite being a safe, conscientious driver, you may find yourself involved in a car accident. You can’t control what other drivers do, so you shouldn’t fool yourself into thinking that it can’t happen to you. It pays to know what to do in the event of a car accident. That knowledge will help you get…
October is Deadliest Month in Minnesota for Vehicle Occupants without Seat Belts
Local news agencies just reported that October was the deadliest month for unbelted drivers in Minnesota. Based on data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, at least 15 unbelted motorists and vehicle occupants died during the month of October. So far, 87 unbelted motorists died in Minnesota this year because they were not properly…