What Should I Do If My Child is injured at School?

October 17, 2013  |  Adriel B. Villarreal

Nothing is more stressful and upsetting than knowing your child has been hurt, especially when he’s been hurt at school. When the immediate emergency has passed and your child has received all necessary medical attention you may find that you’ve been left with a stack of medical bills. In the worst case, your child may have been permanently injured and traumatized by the event. You need to take some careful steps to get the help you need. After the accident seek immediate medical attention for your child. Document the injury. Ask for a copy of your school’s incident report. Avoid signing anything that anyone asks you to sign. Gather all of the evidence relating to your expenses and losses, such as bills. Speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as you possibly can. Continue to carefully monitor your child for signs of further complications. Seek additional medical attention if necessary. Notify your lawyer of any changes. When bringing a claim against a school the law requires notice of claim within 180 days of the incident. In cases of a wrongful death, you may have up to one year. You should be aware that there are special rules about the way that a minor’s injury settlement may be handled. The courts have these…

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BGS Attorney to Present at Business Succession Seminar

October 8, 2013  |  Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.

Northeast Bank is sponsoring a seminar called “Succession Planning Strategies” on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 7:30-9:00 am. BGS Corporate and Business law attorney Daniel Ganter has been invited to participate and speak during this event. Dan will be speaking and answering questions about succession planning along with CPA Tim Kenyon of Cummings, Keegan & Co. PLLP. Dan and Tim will cover succession planning time line and process, as well as the role and importance of buy/sell agreements. The talk will help guide listeners in understanding how a business sale progresses and occurs to help secure the future of the business. Ganter has practiced corporate and business law for over 28 years. He has handled many buy-sell agreements over the course of his career. This is the third seminar he has participated in this year. He presented at a National Business Institute Seminar this past spring entitled: “Helping Your Client Buy or Sell a Small-to-Medium Sized Business.” Ganter also participated in a Minnesota Small Business Symposium called “Buy/Sell Techniques for Business” in January. He routinely handles many other business issues as well. “Succession Planning Strategies” will be held at Jax Café, 1928 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN. To register for the seminar, visit

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Highland Friendship Club: Lanes for Friendship 2013

October 8, 2013  |  Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.

The Highland Friendship Club of St. Paul will hold its seventh annual Lanes for Friendship with Joe Mauer and other special guests at AMF Saxon Lanes in Little Canada on November 9, 2013. BGS Real Estate Attorney Angela Woessner is co-chair of the event. This event will benefit the Highland Friendship Club which is a 501 (c) non-profit. Started in 2002 by parents wanting to offer young adults with disabilities new opportunities for friendship and events, this group now serves more than 250 teens/young adults with disabilities. Lanes for Friendship fundraising event will offer these members a chance to meet and bowl with team sponsors and special guests. Special guests of the event include: Paul Molitor (MLB Hall of Fame, MN Twins) Joe Mauer (MN Twins) Jake Mauer (MN Twins minor league manager) Matt Birk (retired former MN Viking and Baltimore Raven, NFL Super Bowl Champion with Ravens) Carrie Tollefson (former Olympic runner) Jack Jablonski (Benilde-St. Margaret’s hockey player) Eric Perkins (Kare 11, 96.3) MN Gopher athletes For more information Highland Friendship Club and this exciting event please visit Highland Friendship Club for Young Adults with Disabilities, Life Giving Activities. There are sponsorship opportunities still available.

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