- DUI/DWIIf you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk-driving accident, you may have sustained medical expenses, lost income, a reduction in your earning capacity, rehabilitation expenses as well as pain and suffering.
- Wrongful DeathHe has taught continuing legal education (CLE) classes for other attorneys and is a co-author of the Minnesota Cause of Action Manual, published by MNAJ and the Minnesota State District Court Practice Handbook, published by Minnesota CLE. He has been a Minnesota Million-Dollar Round Table member since 1993. He has had sixteen recoveries exceeding $1 million, including a $2.6 million verdict for a dram shop action; a $2 million settlement against a health insurance company which refused to provide coverage for a bone marrow transplant; and a $1.9 million recovery for the heirs of a 67-year-old man who died as a result of food-borne hepatitis. Most recently, Jim obtained a $2.30 million recovery in a wrongful death settlement for the heirs of a 67-year-old man who died in an accident involving an over-the-road trucking company.
- Traffic Violations
- Workers CompensationNearly all Minnesota employers are required, by state law, to provide certain benefits to injured workers under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act’. The original purpose of the 1913 law was to provide prompt payment of certain basic benefits to injured workers without regard to fault. Employers must either purchase Workers’ Compensation insurance from a third party or be approved by the State of Minnesota to be self-insured. The Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (DOLI), Workers’ Compensation Division is responsible for administering the system.
- Premises LiabilityIf you have slipped, tripped or fallen, you may have a claim against the owner of the property. Such a claim is known as a premises liability case.
- Property DamageAs a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may have sustained medical expenses, lost income, a reduction in your earning capacity, rehabilitation expenses, property damage as well as pain and suffering.
- Personal InjuryOur firm has extensive experience dealing with personal injury matters and having represented injured people since 1952. We have obtained successful settlements and verdicts in personal injury accident cases for victims and families since that time.
- Social Security DisabilityThe fact is that most people applying for Social Security Disability benefits are turned down a minimum of two times. This usually means that you will need a hearing before you are granted benefits.
- Dog BitesMost homeowners’ insurance policies provide coverage for dog bites. The laws concerning owner responsibility vary from state to state. Many times, injuries to children are more complicated than they first appear. Children grow a layer of facial fat at puberty which may be disrupted by a dog bite and the scar may worsen as the child ages. We work with experienced plastic surgeons who will review the injury, evaluate the possibility of future scarring, and help us to help you make good decisions as to your claim. In addition, the vicious nature of such attacks may cause a psychological injury that needs evaluation and treatment. For all of these factors, you must obtain good legal advice.
- Slip and Fall InjuryIf you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Minnesota, Iowa or South Dakota, contact us to get started on resolving your slip and fall case. Remember, consultations with prospective clients on slip and fall injuries are free of charge.
- Estate PlanningEstate planning is done to assist in the financial safety and protection of your family. Who will take care of your affairs if you are incapacitated? Who will receive your assets upon your passing and how will they receive those assets? Who will take care of your minor children if something happens to you? These are all basic questions that are addressed in the planning process. There are many different methods used for estate planning, ranging from a basic will to a living trust to a family limited liability company.
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyA general power of attorney is a written instrument which designates one or more persons to deal with your financial matters including insurance, payment of bills, and the sale of real estate. The power generally is granted so that it can continue upon your incapacity. It is possible to limit what powers your attorney-in-fact possesses. If you do not have a power of attorney in place and you become incapacitated, any financial decisions would need to be made by a court-appointed conservator. At the court’s direction, the conservator would handle your financial assets. A conservatorship is an expensive and time-consuming process, especially when compared to the simplicity of executing a power of attorney. At your death, any power of the attorney-in-fact is automatically revoked and the management and distribution of your assets will be done through probate or pursuant any trust that holds the assets.