Are Hunting Accidents Crimes?

Fall brings hunting season to Minnesota. Deer hunting, pheasant and grouse hunting are my favorite types of hunting. Each Fall we learn about horrible accidents that leave people injured or dead as a result of another shooter's negligence. Many times these incidents do not result in criminal charges. The victims are left to suffer and the shooters are left to ponder their actions.

Even When Injured by a “Phantom” Party, You Still Have Legal Options

Not long ago, a SiebenCarey client was driving on I-35, when suddenly a 29-inch metal stake crashed through the windshield of his van and struck him in the head. He crashed into a ditch and slammed to a stop in the median.
 
Our client suffered major head injuries, including a fractured skull. He incurred major medical expenses and was unable to return to work. With the support of Jeffrey Sieben and Michael Scully, he received an Uninsured Motorist settlement and a workers’ compensation award that was initially denied.

2021 Best Lawyers in America

Fifteen SiebenCarey Lawyers Named 2020 Super Lawyers

Three of the Firm’s Attorneys Included in List of Top 100 Super Lawyers 

SiebenCarey today announced that 15 of the firm’s attorneys were chosen for the 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list. While, on average, just five percent of all lawyers in Minnesota are selected for Super Lawyers each year, 88 percent of SiebenCarey’s attorneys were named Minnesota Super Lawyers.

Sixteen SiebenCarey Attorneys Named to 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers

SiebenCarey today announced that 16 of the firm’s attorneys were chosen for the 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list. While, on average, just five percent of all lawyers in Minnesota are selected for Super Lawyers each year, 88 percent of SiebenCarey’s attorneys were named Minnesota Super Lawyers.

2019 Best Lawyers in America

SiebenCarey today announced that 12 of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 – an annual list universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The annual Best Lawyers list has been published since 1983.

SIXTEEN SIEBENCAREY ATTORNEYS NAMED TO 2018 MINNESOTA SUPER LAWYERS

SiebenCarey today announced that 16 of the firm’s attorneys were chosen for the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list. While, on average, just five percent of all lawyers in Minnesota are selected for Super Lawyers each year, 80 percent of SiebenCarey’s attorneys were named Minnesota Super Lawyers.

Jeffrey Sieben Achieves Board Certification from National Board of Trial Advocacy

SiebenCarey today announced that attorney Jeffrey Sieben has successfully achieved Board Certification as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Board Certification is the highest, most stringent, and most reliable honor an attorney can achieve. Approximately three percent of American lawyers are board certified and Jeffrey Sieben is a member of a very select group who has taken the time to prove competence in their specialty area and earn board certification.

Sixteen SiebenCarey attorneys were selected to the 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Sixteen SiebenCarey attorneys were selected to the 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. Fifteen were chosen as Super Lawyers in their specific areas of practice and one selected to the Minnesota Rising Stars list. Just five percent of all lawyers in Minnesota are named to this list each year.

Are More Mistakes Happening at Pharmacies?

Drug stores are filling more prescriptions than ever, at some locations as many as 800 a day, and it's not uncommon for some pharmacists to work 14 hours straight.

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.

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. 

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.

Lawsuit Filed in 2014 Minneapolis Fire That Killed 5 Kids

A wrongful death lawsuit blames a landlord for the 2014 deaths of five children in a North Minneapolis fire.The family's attorney, Jeff Sieben, said the lawsuit has been in the works for more than a year and was finally filed this week. The lawsuit alleges that negligence of the landlord, Paul Bertelson, contributed to the death of the children, all under 8 years old.

Wrongful-death lawsuit filed in 2014 fire that killed five kids in Minneapolis

A wrongful-death lawsuit blames a landlord for the 2014 deaths of five children in a north Minneapolis fire, one of the deadliest fires in the country last year.

The lawsuit claims the children’s deaths could have been prevented had it not been for inadequate smoke alarms, heating systems, electrical outlets, escape points and mechanical systems in the Colfax Avenue duplex.

“We believe through our experts that we can show … and prove that the building had some deficiencies that were required by the code that would have made the difference between life and death,” said attorney Jeff Sieben, who is representing the family.

Jeffrey Sieben Inducted Into American Board of Trial Lawyers

SiebenCarey Personal Injury Law Firm announced recently that Jeffrey Sieben has been honored with induction into the Minnesota Chapter of the American Board of Trial Lawyers (ABOTA).

Icy Conditions

Many of these injuries could have been easily prevented. It is your duty to salt and sand icy conditions and walking paths. If you own your own property and are expecting customers or guests, you should take steps to make sure your walkways are clear of ice.

Winter Bicycle Commuting

Safety is always our first concern when commuting by bicycle. I enjoy commuting by bicycle as often as my schedule permits. Remember that snowy days can create additional hazards for us on the roadways we share with motor vehicles.