CASES WE HANDLE:

• AUTO ACCIDENTS
• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• SUV Rollover Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Semi Truck Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Bus Accidents
• MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
• Hospital Negligence
• Misdiagnosis
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Surgical Complications
• Medication Errors
• Birth Injuries
• WORKERS COMP
• Work Related Injuries
• Construction Accidents
• Occupational Diseases
• OTHER ACCIDENTS
• ATV Accidents
• Snowmobile Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Defective Products
• Product Liability
• Construction Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Slip, Trip & Fall
• Train Accidents
• Toxic Tort Claims
• Wrongful Death Accidents
• OTHER INJURIES
• Amputation Injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Broken Bone Injuries
• Burn Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries

Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer

- Frequently Asked Questions

The law affects almost everything you do—from making a purchase, to driving a car, to interacting with others. There are many situations that you can handle on your own, without the assistance of a lawyer. However, when circumstances and laws are complex—for example, if you're injured, or if you might lose valuable rights—you may need a lawyer's guidance.

1. How do I know if I have a case?
   
2. What should I look for when trying to choose a lawyer?
   
3. Are there any practical considerations to keep in mind when choosing a lawyer?
   
4. Where should I start to look for a lawyer?
   

Is there a difference between medical malpractice and medical negligence?

If you have been injured or traumatized and believe it is the fault of someone else (including a company, person, or their property or pet) then you are likely to have a personal injury case.

Only a professional team of experienced personal injury lawyers can determine whether or not you have a personal injury case.

By contacting our law firm you can find out if your particular circumstances warrant legal action or not. We provide a free, no-obligation consultation. During this consultation our lawyers will examine the facts of your case. They will make a determination to proceed with a lawsuit or not.

What should I look for when trying to choose a lawyer?

The lawyer will be helping you solve your problems, so the first qualification is that you must feel comfortable enough to tell him or her, honestly and completely, all the facts necessary to resolve your problem. No one you listen to and nothing you read will be able to tell you which particular lawyer will be the best for you; you must judge that for yourself.

Are there any practical considerations to keep in mind when choosing a lawyer?

Yes, the lawyer's area of expertise and prior experience are important. Eighteen states have specialization programs that certify lawyers as specialists in certain stated types of law; Minnesota is one of these states. Many of our lawyers are “Certified Trial Specialists” by the Minnesota State Bar Association. Since 1987, the Minnesota State Bar Association has been approved as an independent professional organization for certifying lawyers as specialists.

Through testing, peer review from lawyers and judges, and documenting experience, the MSBA Legal Specialist Certification Program measures a lawyer's expertise in the specialty area. Only lawyers who successfully complete the application process and continue to meet all program standards may call themselves MSBA Board Certified Trial Specialists.

The Certified Trial Specialist designation is one way for the public to identify those attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in their specialty area and to find an attorney whose qualifications match their legal needs.

Where should I start to look for a lawyer?

There are many ways to find a reliable lawyer. One of the best is a recommendation from a trusted friend, a relative, or a business associate. Be aware, however, that each legal case is different and that a lawyer who is right for someone else may not suit you or your legal problem.

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