Elham Haddon, Author at Sandberg Haddon Personal Injury Law

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Minnesota?

What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Losing someone you love is never easy. There’s a hole in your life that nothing else can fill. It’s a time to grieve and support the other survivors in your family, including parents, spouses, and children of the deceased victim. If you suspect that your loved one’s death was…

What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims?

How Long After an Injury Can You Sue? There is no blanket answer to that question. Each state has its set of laws, called the statute of limitations, that decides how long you can wait before filing a lawsuit. If you wait beyond the written limitation, then a lawsuit is no longer possible. If you…

The Importance of Informed Consent

The Legal Definition of Informed Consent Informed consent refers to the permission given by someone receiving medical care to a provider, doing so with a full understanding of the nature of the treatment, the purpose of the treatment, the risks involved, alternative treatment options, and the actions that the provider will take to administer the…

Police and Body-Worn Cameras: How to Protect Yourself

What is a Body-Worn Camera? In our modern world, we are surrounded by cameras. Businesses use cameras to secure their stores, many homeowners have installed cameras to ensure the safety of their property and families, and almost every individual is holding a cell phone, capable of capturing high-resolution footage at a moment’s notice. Police officers…

Mediation, Explained

What is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process in which opposing parties involved in a civil case attempt to come to an agreement, typically involving monetary compensation, resolving a case before a trial is held. This process provides an easier, more efficient way for parties to come to an agreement, without the logistical stress, planning…

How to Know If an Ailment Is Due To Medical Malpractice

What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is defined as an act or omission on the part of a medical professional, during the treatment of a patient, that deviates from the typical accepted norms and practices of the medical community, and results in the injury or death of the patient. This definition can include a wide…

Motorized Scooters: What you need to know

Electric Scooter Injuries Since their introduction in the mid 2000s, electric scooters have been at the center of a colossal number of accidents, resulting in both serious injury and death. Some of the most common injuries include: Bone fractures Head injuries and concussions Abrasions, often on the face and hands Long term damage to ligaments…

Liability for a Fall in the Nursing Home

Winter can be one of the most perilous times of year for the elderly. Viruses and illnesses are more common, nursing home staff are busier than ever, and cold and wet weather makes falling more likely to occur. Nursing home liability can become unclear. Each year, a nursing home with 100 residents typically reports between…

Injuries in the Office Over the Holidays

While the holidays can be one of the most joyous times of the year, they can also be one of the most perilous. This is especially true at the office where everything gets hectic and there are more opportunities for employer holiday injuries to occur. Is your employer responsible if you’re injured in a holiday-related…

Your Medical Information in a Lawsuit

If you’re injured and file a lawsuit to collect damages, you may be wondering how your medical information will be used throughout the process. Will it be public? How much will be seen? Who will be allowed to see? The first thing to know is that as of 1996, in the United States, all medical…