- DUI/DWICommon causes of crashes involving pedestrians include distracted driving, poor visibility, drunk driving, failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully crossing roadways and poor roadway design.
- Wrongful DeathWe're proud to serve Southern Minnesota and our local farmers. Unfortunately, farm workers face significant dangers every day to provide quality food for the rest of us. Statistically, agricultural work is one of the most dangerous professions, and injuries prompt hefty medical bills and wrongful death cases. Farm injuries can occur as a result of falls, defective farm equipment or dangerous farm machinery, explosions/fires, tractor rollovers, exposure to fumes and chemicals, or the negligence of other people.
- Traffic ViolationsSnowmobiling is a popular winter activity in Minnesota but it can lead to severe crashes. Many snowmobile accidents result from excessive speed or alcohol use. Other common factors include lack of experience, reckless driving, improper service or maintenance, or manufacturing defects in the snowmobile itself. Another potential cause of these crashes is a defective or hidden condition on another person’s property.
- Fraud
- Assault
- Business DisputesIn the course of business transactions, disputes may arise. Maschka, Riedy & Ries has both a team of experienced litigators and knowledgeable business and corporate attorneys who work together to provide representation for a wide variety of business disputes including...
- Business Transactions
- Workers CompensationIf you or someone you love has been injured in an agricultural accident, it's critical to contact an experienced personal injury attorney immediately to fully investigate your personal injury claim and preserve critical evidence. You could be entitled to workers' compensation or a settlement offer. If defective farm equipment may have contributed to a farm accident or work-related injury, the product must be preserved as it was at the time of the agricultural injury and inspected promptly by an experienced product liability injury attorney.
- Real Estate LitigationOur experience in complex litigation strongly positions the firm to cover a wide range of litigation cases. We are experienced and adept at achieving optimal outcomes for our clients both quickly and cost-effectively. Our litigation attorneys understand our clients' strategic objectives and use those objectives to drive the litigation strategy. We simplify disputes into easily understandable themes that are persuasive to juries, judges, and arbitrators. We strengthen our client’s position by demonstrating our willingness and ability to take cases to trial, no matter the size or degree of complexity.
- Premises LiabilityProperty owners are responsible for keeping their property safe from dangerous conditions that may injure others. Premises liability holds business owners, governments, and property owners liable for injuries occurring on their properties, often due to negligent maintenance or unsafe construction. When property owners neglect to keep their property safe, they endanger you and everyone else in your community. Common causes of injuries due to unsafe premises are...
- Construction LitigationWe also understand that not every transaction goes well. That’s why our attorneys have experience in resolving real estate disputes through multiple processes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation. We have worked with clients on a full range of real estate issues including landlord-tenant disputes, lease negotiation, enforcement, termination, eviction and collection; mortgage, contract-for-deed and mechanic's lien foreclosures; construction disputes; boundary disputes; adverse possession claims; purchase agreement and option agreement disputes; title clearance; title insurance coverage and land use matters.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Property DamageIn most cases, the person injured in an accident can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the person or company whose negligence caused the accident. This can help you recover the money you need to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other expenses.
- Personal InjuryOn average, over 6 million automobile crashes occur in the United States every year, causing more than 3 million injuries and over 30,000 deaths per year. Often when approached with a car crash case, personal injury attorneys will focus solely on the issue of another driver’s negligence in causing the crash. However, such claims are often limited to the applicable insurance limits for the at fault driver. In Minnesota, these limits can be as little as $30,000 by law.
- Medical MalpracticeThose caused by medical malpractice: When a doctor or other medical professional negligently causes this particular type of serious injury, the amputee may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.7 million dog-bite incidents occur annually in the United States. Of those 4.7 million attacks, 800,000 will require medical attention—half of these are children—and 386,000 will need emergency medical treatment. Children are commonly victims of dog bites, are often more trusting of dogs, and may not know the dangers of approaching an unfamiliar dog. In addition, small children may not be able to defend themselves if a dog attacks. Injuries from dog bites can range from cuts and bruises to more serious injuries, such as broken bones and severed tendons or ligaments. While not all these bites result in serious injury, they can still cause pain, infection, and, in some cases, even death.
- Slip and Fall InjurySlip and fall injuries can cause long-term problems, including disability and even death. That’s why it’s important to take steps to prevent falls, such as wearing proper shoes, using handrails when you’re walking up or down stairs, and being aware of your surroundings.
- Estate PlanningMaschka, Riedy, Ries and Frentz attorneys provide services to clients in need of sophisticated advice and advocacy when disputes arise involving an estate or trust. Our experienced team includes litigators with significant knowledge in trust and estate law, as well as estate planning attorneys. The combination of experienced litigators and estate planning attorneys allows us to evaluate the issues in each case, including tax consequences, and to advise our clients in a manner that both protects their interests and preserves the assets of the estate or trust. Our estate and trust attorneys understand that these types of matters usually include deeply personal family dynamics and remain respectful of those.
- Wills
- Foreclosure