Minnesota native and former NHL defenseman Scot Kleinendorst is recovering from severe injuries from a workplace accident Dec. 7 in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The Grand Rapids Police Department says Kleinendorst was operating heavy equipment unloading...
Year: 2019
2018 was a deadly year for pedestrians and cyclists
While the total number of traffic fatalities declined from the year before, 2018 was the deadliest year for pedestrians and cyclists since 1990, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency released its latest statistics on Oct....
What are the most common workers’ compensation claims?
Sustaining an injury on the job can happen to anyone at any time. Even if you take all of the necessary safety precautions, an accident can still occur. If you work in an industry that does not seem dangerous, you could still be at risk. In 2017 alone, there were...
Handling the baggage of getting hurt at work
Handling luggage for a living is no easy undertaking. What starts as any other day could end with you hurting, and wondering how you’re going to make a living if you can’t be out there tossing bags. Whether you’re out on the apron at MSP or staffing the sorting...
Attorney Danielle Bird Argues To Supreme Court
Recently, Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. Attorney Danielle Bird argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court in support of a client who was injured on the job in 1988. The client settled his claim in 1992, however, by 2009 he was having significant increases in his...
Attorneys Bird, Stevens, and Borgen Recognized by Super Lawyers
Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorneys Bird and Stevens were once again selected as Super Lawyers and that Attorney Borgen was selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star. Super Lawyer and Rising Star designations are awarded to the attorneys that...
Attorney Borgen Recognized as 2018 North Star Lawyer
Attorney Grant Borgen has been recognized as a 2018 North Star Lawyer. This designation is provided to Minnesota State Bar Association members who provide 50 or more hours of pro-bono legal services per year to low-income persons. This is his third time receiving this...
Attorney Danielle Bird Joins Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C.
Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. is pleased to announce that Danielle Bird has joined the firm. Danielle will focus her practice on Workers' Compensation and Civil Litigation. Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. is also pleased to announce the opening of an office in...
What is Stray Voltage and How Does it Impact Dairy Cows?
Stray voltage, also known as stray current or stray electricity, is a reality. Many courts have addressed stray voltage--the concept is not new. The concept of stray voltage is as follows: All electricity leaving an electrical substation must return to that substation...
Can An Injured Worker Get Both Workers’ Comp And SSDI?
Suffering an injury on the job can affect a worker's ability to earn a paycheck for an extended period of time. Many workers are aware of the workers' compensation system in Minnesota. Getting proper medical care, rehabilitation and compensation to cover a portion of...