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...
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Happy Holidays
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...
Can technological advances prevent drunk driving?
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 Name Change
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...
Bearing the pain of shoulder injuries at work
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...
Spotlighting an industry where constant risk-awareness is vital
Lots of employment realms in Minnesota and spanning the country require vigilance from workers routinely going about their jobs. No workplace in any industry is completely safe and immune from on-the-job mishaps and resulting injuries. Having said that, though, some...
Certain hand sanitizers may being doing more harm
Recently, the world has shifted focus towards health and safety measures as more people turn towards facial coverings and hand sanitizer in public spaces. However, according to the US Food and Drug Administration, residents may need to re-evaluate their dependence on...
How to safely share the road with bicyclists
Most Minnesotans love spending their summer days outside, whether you choose hiking, walking or biking. However, there are certain dangers for drivers as more bicyclists and pedestrians hit the city streets. Commuters will need to take additional precautions while...
Attorneys Bird, Stevens, and Borgen Recognized as 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 once again selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star. Super Lawyer and Rising Star designations are awarded to the...
For some workers, upward mobility could cause movement loss
Although various jobs come with different inherent risks, your workplace could be considered safe. Yet, regardless of the industry in which you work, there is always the possibility that you could suffer an injury while completing your assigned tasks. If you hurt your...