Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawyer
- 305 North 5th Avenue, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55401
- (612) 339-0140
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A person who has suffered an injury because of another person’s negligence can commence a personal injury lawsuit and may be able to recover compensation from the responsible party. The Minneapolis personal injury lawyers at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A., are ready to help injured people in Minneapolis fight for their right to compensation for their pain, suffering, and financial losses.
Minnesota law gives you the right to receive compensation if someone else’s actions injured you or damaged your property. Whether you were hurt in a car accident, truck accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace accident, or any other incident, you may have the right to claim damages from the negligent party.
One major challenge in your personal injury case is proving fault or liability. Fortunately, the Minneapolis personal injury lawyers at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. have decades of experience handling personal injury cases successfully. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. With a convenient office in downtown Minneapolis, our firm is ready to help you.
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Work With Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers in Minneapolis
The personal injury lawyer you choose to represent you will largely determine the outcome of your case. In many instances, you’ll face big insurance companies with a team of lawyers determined to deny you the compensation you deserve or pay you as little as possible. Your case may also involve complex legal issues. That’s why you need a lawyer with the experience and resources to match your opponents and win your case.
Since 1963, our personal injury lawyers at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. have represented injured people in Minneapolis, helping them recover compensation, especially when the odds are stacked against them. Our clients expect and receive compassionate and fearless legal representation in and out of the courtroom. Our personal injury lawyers take the time to understand your case and the intricacies involved. We’ll then build a solid, winning strategy to ensure you get justice.
We’ll negotiate with the defendants to settle your case without going to trial. If they don’t offer a favorable and adequate settlement, we are always ready to try your case and prove your claims in court.
With our experienced lawyers, you can focus on recovering from your injuries, knowing we’ll go above and beyond for you. To discover how we can help your case, call Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. today at (612) 339-0140, or contact us to schedule a free case evaluation.
Our Results
Our law firm has recovered over $500 million in settlements for our clients, winning some clients up to eight figures in their personal injury cases. Here are some of our impressive results:
- $15,500,000 recovered in a truck accident
- $6,100,000 recovered in a drug case
- $4,100,000 recovered in an aviation accident
- $1,400,000 recovered after a school bus accident
- $1,250,000 recovered after a pickup towing a boat struck and injured a motorcycle driver
When you need a winning team on your side, you can count on the Minneapolis personal injury lawyers at Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. Call us to discover how you can be our next success story.
Types of Personal Injury Cases Handled by Milavetz Injury Law
Milavetz Injury Law, P.A. has experienced Minneapolis personal injury attorneys on staff. To date, our lawyers have handled cases involving severe injuries and wrongful deaths resulting from the following:
Car Accidents
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported 57,127 traffic crashes statewide in the 2020 calendar year; these crashes caused 394 deaths and 20,529 recorded injuries.
A Minneapolis car accident can leave a victim with medical bills and lost wages, but our injury attorneys understand the challenges associated with car accident cases. We help clients get compensation to cover their medical expenses, lost wages, and other economic damages after their car accidents.
Truck Accidents
The Minnesota DPS indicated 3,786 truck crashes across the state in 2020. A truck driver can lose control behind the wheel and cause an accident. In this instance, the driver must be held accountable for their mistakes. Our injury lawyers represent clients in truck accident cases. We help truck accident victims secure compensation from at-fault parties.
Motorcycle Accidents
Nearly 1,000 motorcyclists were killed or injured in accidents in Minnesota in 2020, the state’s DPS reported. Traffic safety officials remain concerned about motorcyclist safety. If a motorcyclist ignores the road rules, this individual can put others in danger. Following a motorcycle accident injury, consult with our injury attorneys. We can review a motorcycle accident claim and help a victim compensate the party responsible for the incident.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
In 2020, there were 471 bicycle crashes, and 753 pedestrian crashes recorded in Minnesota, according to the state’s DPS. Bicycle and pedestrian crashes can cause severe problems for victims and their families.
No one deserves to suffer from a bicycle or pedestrian accident caused by someone else. We urge bicycle accident victims to work with our attorneys to pursue compensation. And we encourage pedestrian accident victims to do the same.
Wrongful Death
Accidents ranked among the top causes of death in Minnesota in 2020, the state’s Department of Health noted. Major accidents can occur due to negligence or intent. In these instances, wrongful deaths can occur. We have best-in-class criminal death attorneys at our disposal. Our Minnesota wrongful death attorneys can help the families of wrongful death victims pursue compensation from those responsible.
Workers' Compensation
The Minnesota Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries indicated state employers reported 67 fatal work injuries in 2020. An employer must be held responsible if a worker experiences injuries due to unsafe work conditions. Our workers’ compensation attorneys can help work accident victims file legal claims against their employers.
Product Liability
U.S. product liability case victims were awarded anywhere from $1 to $740 million in compensation between 2013 and 2019, the Insurance Information Institute reported. Product defects are unacceptable. Those who experience an injury due to a defective product can seek legal help. Our injury lawyers can assist with a product liability claim. We do what's necessary to help product liability victims in any way possible.
Premises Liability
In 2019, 880 U.S. workers died in falls, the National Safety Council noted. These fatalities occurred even though most workplace falls are preventable. Falls, slips, and trips often happen due to a property owner’s unwillingness to maintain a safe environment. In these instances, meet with our injury attorneys. We can help these victims pursue premises liability claims.
Medical Malpractice
A John Hopkins University study revealed medical errors might be the third leading cause of death in the United States. Medical malpractice can leave a victim with permanent health issues. Those who experience health problems due to a doctor’s mistakes may be entitled to compensation. Our personal injury attorneys can help medical malpractice victims move forward with their claims.
Harmful Drugs And Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues dozens of recalls annually. Harmful drugs and medical devices can inadvertently hurt consumers. If an individual is harmed by a company’s dangerous drugs or medical devices, our team can help. Our harmful drugs and medical devices attorneys offer help victims get compensation from the companies that sold them these products.
What should I do after an injury in Minneapolis?
1
Meet with a Doctor
Visit a Minneapolis hospital or urgent care center. Here are some of the top-rated hospitals and urgent care centers in Minnesota:
- Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Maple Grove Hospital
- Allina Health Urgent Care
A doctor can diagnose and treat injuries. The doctor can also provide documentation that verifies the extent of an individual’s injuries. This documentation may help an individual win their personal injury case.
2
Collect Evidence
Identify and preserve evidence. There are several types of evidence to collect for a personal injury case, including:
Physical Evidence: Consists of receipts, documents, and other proofs that highlight any costs associated with an injury.
Photographs: Accident scene images and photos showing a victim’s injury and its severity.
Witness Statements: Provide firsthand insights into what happened during an accident.
Medical Records: Offer medical insights into an individual’s diagnosis and treatment relating to their injury.
Organize evidence and keep it up to date. This organization ensures that individuals can provide sufficient information to argue their case.
3
File a Police Report
Submit a police report; you can do this by calling 911 after your accident. Alternatively, an individual can file a police report with their local precinct.
An individual may be able to fill out an online police report form. This form can be completed to report any of the following instances:
- Burglary of detached garage
- Property damage
- Fraud and forgery
- Harassing phone calls
- Illegal dumping
- Information report
- Lost property
- Property theft
- Crime victims should file police reports ASAP.
4
Hire a Lawyer
Find a personal injury attorney that consistently delivers outstanding results. The attorney should have no trouble evaluating a personal injury claim and responding to their client’s legal concerns and questions.
Milavetz Injury Law’s personal injury lawyers provide comprehensive legal guidance. We offer honest and unbiased legal recommendations to personal injury victims. Get in touch with us to learn how we help personal injury victims manage their legal claims.
Types of Compensation in a Minneapolis Personal Injury Case
There are three types of compensation available to Minneapolis personal injury case victims:
1. Economic
Economic damages refer to compensation for objective and monetary losses. They include compensation for medical expenses and lost wages due to an accident and personal injury.
2. Non-Economic
Non-economic damages are compensation for subjective and non-monetary losses. Examples of non-economic damages include compensation for emotional trauma and pain caused by an accident and personal injury.
3. Punitive
Punitive damages deter reckless and irresponsible behaviors by adding additional punishments. They are neither economic nor non-economic.
The following rules apply to potential damages awarded in Minnesota personal injury cases:
- There are no caps on compensation for pain and suffering from non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.
- Compensation will not be awarded for pain and suffering in particular injury and death cases.
- There are no minimum or maximum amounts for compensation for pain and suffering in personal injury cases.
- If the negligence of a government employee or agency caused the injury, an individual must file a formal claim within 180 days. An individual can receive up to $1.5 million from a lawsuit against a government employee or agency.
The following rules apply to damage awards in Minnesota car accident cases:
- The “modified comparative negligence” rule further limits compensation from parties that are less than 50% at fault. It reduces an injured party’s compensation based on their percentage of fault in an accident. Also, the recovery amount must exceed $4,000 in medical expenses, or the injury must result in permanent disfigurement, permanent injury, death, or disability for 60 days or more.
- Minnesota is a no-fault car insurance state. After a car accident that causes an injury, an individual must file a claim under their personal injury protection coverage to receive compensation for medical bills and other financial losses.
- Basic economic loss benefits are available to reimburse for losses suffered through injury relating to the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle.
Proving Liability in a Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawsuit
The following elements of negligence must be present to prove liability in a Minneapolis personal injury lawsuit:
- Duty: The other party must fulfill a duty of care.
- Breach of Duty: The other party failed to meet that duty.
- Cause in Fact: An individual wouldn’t have been hurt if negligence did not occur.
- Proximate Cause: The other party’s negligence caused the injury.
- Damages: An individual experienced an injury and some type of loss.
Minnesota is a comparative fault rule state. The damages a victim can recover from their injury will be diminished if they are partially at fault. Also, joint liability applies if two or more parties are responsible for another’s injury.
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injuries in Minnesota
There is a six-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Minnesota. There are exceptions for certain cases or circumstances, so it’s important to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Discussing the specifics of you injury with your lawyer can prevent you from inadvertently missing your window opportunity to take legal action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer?
A personal injury attorney has your best interest at heart. Your lawyer learns about you and your personal injury case. Next, your attorney helps you craft a plan to win your case. Your attorney provides support at each stage of your legal proceedings. And your lawyer can respond to your legal concerns and questions at any time.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
The cost to hire a personal injury lawyer varies. In many instances, a personal injury lawyer uses a contingency fee agreement, meaning they don’t get paid unless their client’s case is successful. Meanwhile, some personal injury attorneys charge hourly rates and require a retainer.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit?
How do I know if I have a personal injury claim?
What if I was partly responsible for my accident?
Those partly responsible for their accident can still pursue compensation as part of a legal case. However, awards can be reduced based on how much a judge or jury determines this individual was at fault.
For instance, a personal injury victim may file a lawsuit for $100,000. If a judge or jury determines the victim was 20% at fault, this individual will only receive $80,000. That’s why it’s essential to be represented by an attorney you can trust, and injury victims have trusted our firm for nearly six decades. Consider contacting our attorneys ASAP to arrange a free case evaluation!
How to Get to Our Minneapolis Office
From the east
Take E Hennepin Avenue to 1st Avenue NE. Continue straight on Hennepin Avenue. Take a right onto N Washington Avenue, then turn left onto N 5th Avenue. Turn left onto N 3rd Street.
From the west
Take Hwy 55 E/Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway and continue straight onto N 6th Avenue. Turn right onto N 3rd Street.
From the south
Take I-394 E to exit 9C for Washington Ave. Turn left onto N Washington Ave. Turn left onto N 5th Ave. Turn left onto N 3rd St.
From the north
Head south on N Washington Ave toward N 21st Ave. Turn right onto N 5th Ave. Turn left onto N 3rd St.
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Minneapolis Office Location
305 North 5th Avenue, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 339-0140
