Personal injury or tort regulations cover a vast range of lawsuits resulting from the negligence or intentional actions of another person or company. The most significant cause of cases is vehicle collisions of all types, leading to pain and suffering and other intangible losses, though there are many potential causes.
You could be eligible for compensation if you suffer harm because of someone else’s carelessness. Contact an experienced Minneapolis personal injury lawyer to schedule a free consultation and learn more. The McCready Law team knows how to advocate on your behalf.
Personal injury statutes cover a broad range of cases. McCready Law handles many kinds of personal injury claims in Minneapolis, including:
Plaintiffs may seek to recover both economic and non-economic damages in a lawsuit. Examples of economic damages include medical expenses, out-of-pocket expenses, lost income and diminished earning capacity. Examples of non-economic damages include physical pain, disability, disfigurement and emotional distress. A personal injury lawyer can help assess the case and which types of economic and non-economic damages the Plaintiff should seek.
Knowing which personal injury statutes affect the case is essential for recovering compensation in tort claims. Those include the statute of limitations, no-fault-based automobile insurance coverage, and comparative negligence.
Minnesota law requires that a lawsuit for negligence be filed within a certain period of time. For many forms of negligence, including auto accidents, the statute of limitations is often six years, per Minn. Stat. § 541.05, Subd. 1(5). However, some types of lawsuits involving government or municipal actors have a notice requirement of as little as 180 days. Certain types of lawsuits have shorter deadlines as well, including those involving death or defective products. An experienced personal injury attorney in Minneapolis can evaluate the specific case details and advise of the date by which a Plaintiff should initiate the litigation process within the court system.
In Minnesota, there are normally no-fault benefits otherwise known as PIP coverage available when a person is injured in an auto accident. These benefits come from one’s own insurance policy, regardless of who was at fault in the accident. These benefits can be applied to medical bills. Sometimes, there may be wage loss benefits available also. Collecting PIP does not preclude a Plaintiff from suing an at-fault driver, so long as the medical treatment required exceeds a certain threshold. Speak with a personal injury attorney today to discover how to maximize your recovery after an auto accident and ensure that all avenues of recovery are pursued.
Minnesota follow a comparative fault rule, meaning that if the plaintiff is found to be partially at fault for their injuries they can still collect damages from the liable party, so long as they are not more than 50% responsible. If the Plaintiff is awarded damages in court, these amounts will be reduced by the percentage that they themselves have been found at fault. A personal injury attorney in Minneapolis can help to assess the likely outcomes of taking one’s case to court.
Tort statutes cover many cases, and in-depth knowledge of case law is the most effective way to recover a fair settlement. A qualified Minneapolis personal injury lawyer could guide you through the court process and protect your rights inside and outside the courtroom. We could handle the communications and negotiations on your behalf and help you reach the settlement amount you need to address your financial concerns.
Call today to schedule a free consultation if you need help after sustaining damages and losses because of another party’s negligent actions. Call us soon to ensure there is time to prepare a strong claim and file it with the court before the statute of limitations expiration date.
