Category: Personal Injury

Although accidents happen in an instant, the effects may have a permanent impact on your life. Unfortunately, some severe accidents are deadly for victims. If you lost someone you love due to someone else’s negligence, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim to pursue justice and hold the liable party fully accountable…

Evidence is the cornerstone of any personal injury claim or lawsuit, and significantly impacts the likelihood of recovering compensation. Unfortunately, evidence is sometimes intentionally or negligently destroyed, lost, or altered. Spoliation means the spoiling of evidence where it no longer exists for use at trial.  Spoliation is contrary to the rules of court, and can…

Minnesota has thousands of active railroad tracks, and trains traverse the entire state on a daily basis. While trains running through Minnesota are usually safe and well-maintained, accidents still occur. Collisions and other train accidents are often much more severe than motor vehicle accidents due to the massive difference in size and weight. When trains…

For many folks, going to court for personal injury is their first and only brush with Minnesota’s complex legal system. It can be frightening for our clients.  Attending a hearing or trial can be an intimidating and stressful experience, and you can be unsure of what to wear and how to dress. It helps to…

Following an unexpected accident, victims often suffer many types of physical, emotional, and financial harm. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to damages for the full extent of your injuries and other losses. In Minnesota, damages are split into two main categories: special damages and general damages. Special…

Whether you’re pursuing a civil case or challenging criminal charges, your case relies on good evidence. However, Minnesota courts have strict rules in place regarding the quality of the evidence you bring forward. You need to abide by these expectations if you want a judge to take your case seriously. Don’t waste time trying to…

After being in a train accident and starting to file your claim, there is a lot to consider. One of the most critical aspects of your claim is the party responsible for the accident. Multiple parties may be at fault because much can go wrong leading to a train accident. For example, the train conductor,…

When a car accident occurs, drivers expect to receive some protection from the airbags installed for driver and passenger safety in most vehicles. Unfortunately, air bags do not always deploy when they should, and the individuals inside the car may suffer more serious injuries during the crash as a result. If you have been injured…