One of the most common questions people have after a car accident is, “Do I need an attorney for this?” There is no way to answer that question definitively, but it would not hurt to consult an attorney. An experienced Minnesota car accident lawyer will be able to tell you whether you have a case and how much compensation you could be entitled to.
Most of us will be involved in a car accident at some point in our driving careers. During the latest reporting year in Minnesota, the state DOT says that there were 79,215 total crashes. Out of those, there were 381 fatalities and 27,877 injuries reported.
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Minnesota is considered a “no-fault” accident state. This has advantages and disadvantages. A benefit to a no-fault insurance system is that you do not need to determine fault in an accident before pursuing personal injury damages. However, the no-fault system places strict and fairly low limits on how much money a person can recover in an accident.
If a person wants to pursue compensatory damages above what is covered by insurance, the following conditions must be met:
Some of the most common injuries that the car accident attorneys at Knutson+Casey help clients with include:
Many people think that their claim should be straightforward, especially if they have suffered a serious injury and the other driver was clearly at fault. However, these cases are rarely straightforward. Insurance companies are “for-profit,” meaning they will do whatever they can to lower the amount of money you receive in a settlement. If you go at this alone, you could face aggressive insurance claims adjusters who offer a low settlement, or even no settlement at all.
Your attorney will work to investigate every aspect of your claim. They will have the resources necessary to obtain all evidence from the scene of the crash, analyze your medical records, and fully evaluate the extent of your injuries.
Your attorney will also be involved in negotiations with the insurance carrier and will not back down until a fair offer is made. If the insurance carrier or at-fault driver’s legal team does not offer a fair amount, your attorney will prepare your case for trial.
In the event that you are entitled to file a personal injury claim after a Minnesota car accident, an attorney can help you recover various types of compensation. This can include the following:
This compensation is designed to help you recover and get back on your feet after a crash.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury from a car accident in Minnesota, contact our office today to schedule a free, no obligation consultation. We have decades of experience winning fair settlements for our clients and can help you on the road to your recovery. Contact us to discuss your case in a free consultation.