A serious injury can change your health, your work and your family’s routine in a single moment. If someone else’s carelessness caused it, Minnesota law may let you recover damages from that person (Minn. Stat. § 604.01, subd. 1).
844-SEE-MIKE now has an office in the Minneapolis area, and our team handles injury claims for people hurt in the city and the surrounding area. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Minneapolis
Here is how Minnesota law approaches common types of injury cases.
Accidentes de tráfico
Minnesota is a no-fault state: after most car crashes, no-fault benefits, usually from your own auto policy, pay medical bills and lost income up to set limits regardless of who caused the crash (Minn. Stat. § 65B.49, subd. 1; § 65B.47, subd. 4). A claim against the at-fault driver can cover losses that no-fault does not pay (Minn. Stat. § 65B.51, subd. 2). Learn about Minneapolis car accident claims.
Accidentes de camiones
Minnesota requires trucking companies operating within the state to follow federal rules on driver qualification, hours of service, and inspection and maintenance, with some exceptions (Minn. Stat. § 221.0314). Federal rules require carriers to keep driver logs and records of truck inspections, repairs and maintenance (49 CFR 395.8; 49 CFR 396.3). Learn about Minneapolis truck accident claims.
Accidentes de motocicleta
Minnesota’s no-fault benefits do not cover a person injured while riding a motorcycle, even when a car is involved in the crash (Minn. Stat. § 65B.46, subd. 3). Learn about Minneapolis motorcycle accident claims.
Accidentes de peatones
Where traffic signals are not in place or not working, Minnesota drivers must stop for a pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk or at an intersection, and stay stopped until the pedestrian has passed their lane (Minn. Stat. § 169.21, subd. 2). A pedestrian hit by a car generally has a right to no-fault benefits too (Minn. Stat. § 65B.46, subd. 1). Learn about Minneapolis pedestrian accident claims.
Accidentes de bicicleta
A Minnesota driver passing a bicycle must leave a safe distance, and never less than three feet of clearance (Minn. Stat. § 169.18). NHTSA links bicycle crashes to driver moves such as passing, turning and opening a car door. Learn about Minneapolis bicycle accident claims.
Accidentes de Uber y Lyft
Minnesota ties rideshare insurance to the driver’s app status, with at least $1,500,000 in liability coverage from the time the driver accepts a ride until the passenger is dropped off (Minn. Stat. § 65B.472, subd. 2). Learn about Minneapolis Uber and Lyft accident claims.
Mordeduras de perro
Minnesota makes a dog’s owner liable for the full amount of the injury when the dog, without provocation, attacks or injures someone who is acting peaceably in a place where they may lawfully be (Minn. Stat. § 347.22). You do not have to prove the dog was dangerous before or that the owner was careless. Learn about Minneapolis dog bite claims.
Accidentes por resbalones y caídas
According to the CDC, falls can cause broken bones and head injuries. If you fell on city, county or park property, Minnesota generally requires written notice of the claim within 180 days after the injury is discovered (Minn. Stat. § 466.05). Learn about Minneapolis slip and fall claims.
Lesiones por quemaduras
MedlinePlus lists house and industrial fires, car accidents and faulty space heaters, furnaces or industrial equipment among the causes of burns. When a defective product such as a heater or battery causes a burn, Minnesota generally allows 4 years to bring a strict product liability claim (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 2). Learn about Minneapolis burn injury claims.
Lesiones cerebrales
A traumatic brain injury can cause memory problems and mood changes, and some symptoms may not appear for hours or days, according to the CDC. After a car crash, a brain injury that keeps you from substantially all of your usual daily activities for 60 days or more can open the door to a pain and suffering claim, even if your medical bills are low (Minn. Stat. § 65B.51, subd. 3). Learn about Minneapolis brain injury claims.
Lesiones medulares
Minnesota’s minimum no-fault medical coverage is $20,000, and its minimum liability coverage is $30,000 per person (Minn. Stat. § 65B.44, subd. 1; § 65B.49, subd. 3). Underinsured motorist coverage can pay the damages you could not recover from the at-fault driver’s policy, up to your limits (Minn. Stat. § 65B.49, subd. 4a). Learn about Minneapolis spinal cord injury claims.
Abuso en residencias de ancianos
Minnesota’s Health Care Bill of Rights says residents have the right to appropriate medical and personal care based on individual needs and the right to be free from maltreatment (Minn. Stat. § 144.651, subd. 6 and 14). The National Institute on Aging lists unexplained bruises or pressure marks, bedsores and becoming withdrawn or agitated among the possible signs of elder abuse or neglect. Learn about Minneapolis nursing home abuse claims.
Abuso sexual
Under Minnesota’s Child Victims Act, a claim for sexual abuse of a minor may generally be brought at any time, though claims against an employer or organization based on vicarious liability have their own deadline (Minn. Stat. § 541.073). Your consultation is free and confidential. Learn about Minneapolis sexual abuse claims.
Indemnización por accidente laboral
Minnesota workers’ compensation covers job injuries without regard to fault, and benefits can be delayed if your employer does not learn of the injury within 14 days (Minn. Stat. § 176.021, subd. 1; § 176.141). You may also have a separate claim against someone other than your employer who caused the injury. Learn about Minneapolis workers’ compensation claims.
Minnesota Injury Rules That Shape Your Claim
Filing Deadlines
A statute of limitations is the legal deadline to file a lawsuit. For most injuries caused by someone’s negligence, Minnesota applies a 6-year deadline (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(5)). Claims for intentional harm such as assault or battery generally have 2 years (Minn. Stat. § 541.07).
A wrongful death claim generally must be started within 3 years after the death, and no more than 6 years after the act that caused it (Minn. Stat. § 573.02, subd. 1). In Minnesota, a wrongful death claim is brought by a trustee appointed by the court (Minn. Stat. § 573.02, subd. 3). Minnesota pauses many filing deadlines while an injured person is under 18, but the pause has limits (Minn. Stat. § 541.15). The right deadline depends on the type of claim, and some notice deadlines are much shorter, so it pays to call early.
Sharing the Blame
Being partly at fault does not automatically end a Minnesota claim. You can recover if your share of fault is not greater than the share of the person you are claiming against, and your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault (Minn. Stat. § 604.01, subd. 1). That means a person found 50 percent at fault can still recover.
When several parties share the blame, such as a driver and a company that maintained the vehicle, each generally pays its own share, but a party more than 50 percent at fault can be made to pay the whole award (Minn. Stat. § 604.02, subd. 1).
Claims Against a City, County or the State
If a city bus, county vehicle or other public vehicle or property was involved, Minnesota generally requires written notice of the claim within 180 days after the injury is discovered (Minn. Stat. § 466.05; § 3.736, subd. 5). Recovery in those claims is capped at $500,000 per claimant and $1,500,000 per occurrence for claims arising on or after July 1, 2009, and punitive damages are not allowed (Minn. Stat. § 466.04; § 3.736, subd. 3 and 4).
Notice of a claim against the State of Minnesota generally goes to the Attorney General (Minn. Stat. § 3.736, subd. 5).
What Your Case May Be Worth
When we build a claim, we document the losses the injury has caused, including:
- Medical bills, from emergency care to future treatment and therapy
- Income lost while you recover
- Reduced earning ability if you cannot return to the same work
- Effects on your daily life, family and the activities you enjoyed
- Damage to your vehicle and other property
After a car crash, Minnesota limits claims for pain and suffering against the at-fault driver unless your medical expenses are more than $4,000 or the crash caused a permanent injury, permanent disfigurement, death, or a disability of 60 days or more (Minn. Stat. § 65B.51, subd. 3).
Punitive damages, which punish rather than compensate, are allowed only on clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with deliberate disregard for the rights or safety of others (Minn. Stat. § 549.20, subd. 1). They cannot be requested in the first complaint and can be added later only through a motion to amend (Minn. Stat. § 549.191).
The Minnesota Department of Health lists Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis as a Level 1 trauma center.
How 844-SEE-MIKE Helps After a Minneapolis Injury
When you call 844-SEE-MIKE, you talk with our team about what happened, and there is no cost to find out where you stand. If we take your case, we negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and gather the records and evidence for your claim.
- Free consultation, available 24/7
- No fee unless we recover money for you
Preguntas frecuentes
How much does it cost to hire 844-SEE-MIKE?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so our fee comes out of any money we recover for you. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.
Should I talk to the other side’s insurance company?
You can give basic facts, but be careful with recorded statements and broad medical releases. It is often wise to talk with us first.
What should I bring to a free consultation?
Bring whatever you have: the crash or incident report number, photos, insurance cards, medical bills and the names of anyone who saw what happened. If you do not have these yet, call anyway. We can help you gather them.
How long will my case take?
Many injury cases settle without a trial.
If you or someone you love was hurt in Minneapolis, contact 844-SEE-MIKE anytime for a free, no-pressure consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
This information is general and is not legal advice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a future outcome.
