U.S. Supreme Court Rules that Freight Brokers Can Be Liable for Personal Injuries Resulting from Trucking Accidents On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that freight brokers can be sued for negligently hiring unsafe trucking companies. Here’s what happened and what the [...]
How Medical Records Are Handled in Personal Injury Cases Medical records are one of the most important pieces of evidence in a personal injury case. They answer the core questions your case depends on: What injuries did you have, when did symptoms start, what treatment did you need, and how [...]
How Preexisting Conditions Affect Personal Injury Claims in Minnesota Many people assume they cannot pursue a personal injury claim if they had a medical condition before the accident. This is a common misconception. The law recognizes that not everyone is fully healthy and able-bodied before an accident occurs, and the [...]
What Damages Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Case? If you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation to help you recover physically, financially, and emotionally. While every case is different, most personal injury claims involve several categories of damages that fall into two main [...]
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Action in Minnesota? When a family loses a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, one of the first legal questions that comes up is: Who is actually allowed to file a wrongful death lawsuit? Unlike some states where any close family member can [...]
What Federal Laws Impact Personal Injury Claims in Trucking Accidents? Learn how federal trucking laws and safety regulations impact injury claims after a semi-truck or commercial vehicle accident, and how rule violations can affect your case. If you were injured in a crash involving a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle, [...]
Top Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in Minnesota Most common causes of semi-truck accidents in Minnesota, such as speeding, fatigue, and mechanical failures, and the affects of these on fault and compensation in personal injury cases. Semi-truck crashes are some of the most severe accidents on Minnesota roads. Because commercial trucks [...]
Slip and Fall Compensation If you have sustained injuries from a slip and fall, you may be able to recover compensation. If you have been injured after a slip and fall on private property, an experienced personal injury attorney can help you recover compensation. You could receive compensation for your [...]
Wrongful Death Statute Changes In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature made changes to the wrongful death statute: family may now seek damages for pain and suffering. Under Minnesota Law, a family is entitled to seek compensation if a loved one’s death was caused by carelessness or criminal negligence. During the [...]
When a loved one dies because of a reckless act or inaction, the surviving family members may be entitled to just compensation. Here are the basics. Wrongful Act or Omission Minnesota Statute defines a wrongful death as any “wrongful act or omission” caused by a person or a corporation that caused [...]
Auto Accident Checklist Have you been in an auto accident in Minnesota? Attorneys recommend you take these steps if you are ever in an auto accident, even if it seems like a minor accident at the time. Protect the Scene. Move your vehicle to a safe location away from [...]
Like all business owners, establishments that serve alcohol owe their guests a level of reasonable care in operating their business. If you’ve been injured while a guest at bar, you may have a viable personal injury suit. There are three common legal principles your lawyer may utilize: Premises Liability (Innkeeper Liability), Dram Shop Act, and [...]
Personal Injury Type Broken femur requiring a rod to be placed in Client's leg – Truck Accident Background Thomas Sieben's client was a passenger in the semi-truck and trailer which was hauling crops during harvest season. The driver of the vehicle failed to slow down properly for a left turn and the truck rolled over [...]
What is Negligence? Negligence is an unintentional tort, as opposed to an intentional tort, such as assault or battery. A tort, in layman's terms, is the basis for holding someone legally responsible (liable) due to their wrongful act that causes you to suffer a loss or harm. The purpose of a personal injury claim [...]
What Personal Injury Attorneys Look for in a Case? Personal injury attorneys typically evaluate cases for three top considerations: Liability, Injuries and Losses, and Financial Considerations. The overwhelming majority of personal injury lawsuits are billed on a "contingent fee" basis — meaning the Plaintiff (injured party) is not charged a fee [...]
