Truck Accidents On The Rise

Truck accidents are on the rise, happening nearly 11 times every single day in this country on average, and killing nearly 4,000 people each year, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

On top of that, more than 100,000 people are injured every year in truck crashes. That's as bad as if a commuter jet crashed every single week of the year, killing everyone on board.

Eric W. Beyer Joins SiebenCarey

SiebenCarey is pleased to announce that Eric Beyer has joined the firm and will be working from our Duluth, Minnesota office. Beyer comes to SiebenCarey after practicing for over 18 years at Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer. Beyer will continue to represent clients with personal injury and workers compensation claims.

Car Accidents - Know Your Legal Rights

Consultation with an attorney following a car accident is imperative in understanding your legal rights.  Here at SiebenCarey we understand your legal rights following a car accident.  We will gladly consult with you by telephone or in person to discuss your rights following a car accident.  Don’t trust your legal rights with just anyone. 

Complex Insurance Issues Arise in Car, Bus and Motorcycle Accidents

In Minnesota, many people injured in an automobile or bus accident may have legal rights they didn’t even know about.  Under the law, a person injured through the use or maintenance of a motor vehicle can pursue “no-fault” coverage. While the phrase “no-fault” seems simple – many complexities exist when navigating the insurance system. 

Carbon Monoxide Dangers Rise With Heating Season

  The Minnesota Department of Commerce recently released a safety reminder to Minnesotans. "With the start of the fall and winter heating season...be aware of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. Every year about 500 people die in the United States from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide," it said.

Tragedy Reminds Of Importance Of Cleaning Furnaces

 Click here to see original story aired on WCCO TV 
About three years ago, Adam Jensen and his good friend were killed after the vent damper in a home furnace system failed to open. Ali Lucia talks with Jensen's family and attorney on WCCO This Morning.

Springfield Family Reminds Minnesotans to Make Sure Home Heating System Receives Annual Tune-up and Cleaning

Today, as cooler days, weeks and months draw near in Minnesota, the Jensen family wants everyone to know that carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer.

Distracted Driving Facts and Taking Responsibility

With the way that technology has been advancing in recent years, it is no surprise that we have seen increasing car accidents caused by distracted drivers.  In 2014 alone, over 3,000 people were killed and over 431,000 injured as a result of distracted drivers.

MN Students Learning to Avoid Distracted Driving

With school back in session, legal experts this month are helping high school students in Minnesota understand the dangers of distracted driving. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MDPS), distracted driving killed 74 people in the state last year, a 21 percent jump from two years ago.

Trial lawyers, including Minnesota attorney and partner at SiebenCarey Law, Art Kosieradzki will be visiting schools in several states to help students understand the dangers of not paying attention while behind the wheel.

Automobile and Motorcycle Insurance Tips

Automobile and Motorcycle Insurance Tips:

Liability coverage protects you if you (or another person driving your car with your permission) injure or kill someone or damage property. You should carry as much liability coverage as you can comfortably afford because damage claims today are sometimes settled for millions. State minimums don't come close to covering the cost of a serious accident.

Ten SiebenCarey Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Best Lawyers in America

SiebenCarey today announced that 10 of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017 – an annual list universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The annual Best Lawyers list has been published since 1983. Rankings are based on a peer-review survey in which more than 50,000 leading attorneys cast nearly five million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas.

Meet HCBA Member - Danielle Bird

As a lawyer, adjusting your practice can be difficult. Different practice groups, new clients, and other unfamiliar procedures can throw off even the most experienced lawyer.  For Danielle Bird, a workers’ compensation attorney at SiebenCarey, her career change caused her to see things from the other side, literally. After eight years as defense counsel for an insurance company, she moved to doing plaintiff’s workers’ comp about two years ago.

Strange Pain: Medical Nightmare Began With Young Driver Not Paying Attention

See original story on Fox 9 News

It was a relatively minor car crash. But it was enough to cause a strange, very painful, life-changing disorder. Two clients of Twin Cities personal injury attorney Jeffrey Sieben share their story in the hopes drivers start paying more attention behind the wheel. 

Drivers Privacy Protection Act Class Action Settlement

ATTENTION: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Drivers Privacy Protection Act - DPPA - Class Action Settlement;
Mille Lacs County
Court File No. 13-1309 (JRT/LIB)

SiebenCarey Attorneys Selected to 2016 Annual Super Lawyer List

Sixteen SiebenCarey attorneys were selected to the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. Fourteen were chosen as Super Lawyers in their specific areas of practice and two were selected to the Minnesota Rising Stars list. Just five percent of all lawyers in Minnesota are named to this list each year.

New Boating Laws for 2016

School is out, a sure sign of summer! Also a sign that boating season is upon us again.
Before you get caught up in the variety of summer water activities popular in Minnesota, please take time to read this.

Apart from the usual safety tips (review the DNR’s boating safety guide, wear a life jacket, stay sober, be aware of weather, and understand how all aspects of your boat work) there are several changes in boating laws for 2016. 

Susan Holden Receives HCBA Professionalism Award

SiebenCarey is proud to announce Susan Holden will be honored with the 2016 Professionalism Award by the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA). HCBA Professionalism Awards are presented to “members of the bench and bar who best exemplify the pursuit of the practice of law as a profession, including a spirit of public service and promotion of the highest possible level of competence, integrity and ethical conduct.”

Recent Increase in Minnesota Fatal Car Accidents

With summer just getting into swing, and the temperatures rising, unfortunately there has been an increase in fatal car crashes on Minnesota roads and highways. 

Here are a few tips to help you avoid being involved in a car crash this summer.

Avoiding Car Accidents Through Proper Use of Headlights

We all know that April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but this year it seems as if we just keep having more rain. So, how about a little information about highway safety and avoiding car accidents through proper use of our headlights.

Did you know that in Minnesota, you can get a ticket for not having your headlights on any time that it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing? This might seem obvious, and it does make a lot of sense toward preventing unnecessary automobile collisions, but let me tell you how this might come up in a way you are not expecting. I know, because it happened to me.

Danielle Bird: Working With Heart

Danielle Bird is a fiery advocate of injured workers at the firm of SiebenCarey, where she is known for her well-balanced representation and skill in bringing resolution to legal matters. She has a passion for representing injured workers.

Bird’s expertise, varied legal experience, sincere client care and respectful peer relationships make her an effective problem solver. “I am passionately dedicated to the work I do. I want to help people who have been injured and find themselves in difficult financial, medical and emotional situations. My practice is invigorating and rewarding; I work with heart.”