Drivers in the upper Midwest understand the hazards that come with the changing of the seasons. From violent rainstorms and leaf-covered roads in autumn to icy roads and snow-covered commutes home in the winter, drivers in Minnesota can face adversity while behind the...
Almost everyone enjoys relaxing with some drinks, especially when gathered with loved ones over the holidays. But Minnesota roads see a tragic number of injures and deaths related to driving under the influence of alcohol every year – and a significant portion of...
Minnesota does not require all motorcyclists to wear helmets, even though it is recommended for biker safety. Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable due to their smaller size and lack of protection. Riders can easily suffer catastrophic injuries if hit by another driver....
Attorneys Charles Bird, Grant Borgen, Danielle Bird filed a brief last week in the Minnesota Supreme Court on behalf of the Minnesota Association for Justice. The issue is whether a workers’ compensation insurer is required to reimburse an injured work for medical...
Today, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Stoltenberg v. American National Property Casualty Company. In this case, Jessie Stoltenberg was passenger in a vehicle driven by her longtime boyfriend. The two were stuck by another driver. The at-fault...
Several years ago, the attorneys and staff at Bird, Stevens & Borgen, PC decided against giving one another gifts. Instead, we decided to pool money to donate (with a firm contribution) to two local causes, which are drawn at random. Each attorney and staff member...
Happy Holidays! Things are, of course, very different this year. Rather than have a holiday party at a restaurant, as we normally do, we gave our staff members a gift card to a local restaurant of their choosing to enjoy a takeout meal with family. Our staff choose...
As many as 9,000 fewer drunk driving-related fatalities could occur annually with wider use of alcohol-detection systems such as the ignition interlock device, according to findings of a recent study sponsored by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)....
Bird, Jacobsen & Stevens, P.C. has added a shareholder and changed its name. The firm is now known as The name change comes as the firm welcomes Attorney Grant Borgen as a shareholder. will continue to...
The shoulder is a crucial part of the body as it's essential for upper body movements and lifting objects from one place to another. For many employees, they require using their shoulders to perform basic duties throughout their workday. However, shoulders are also...
