Personal Injury Lawyers in Minnesota

When you’ve had to endure an injury from the negligence of another, the discomfort from the pain and emotional suffering are just the tip of the iceberg. You likely have medical bills piling up, and you may not even be able to work or have lost out on work hours because of your injury. Now you are behind on everything, and if you’re the primary breadwinner, that makes it even more difficult because people depend on you.

We understand this is a very trying time for you. Still, our experienced Minnesota personal injury lawyers can help and will do everything in their power to get you the compensation you have coming to you. Here are some of the things our lawyers can do for you:

• Review the cause of your injury and identify who should be held liable
• Collect valuable evidence to build your case like witness testimonies, police reports, doctors statements, and any other evidence to support your case
• Perform an analysis of the evidence and assign a dollar amount for your injuries to present to the insurance company of the liable person(s)
• Ensure all deadlines are met for filing paperwork and submitting documents pertinent to your claim
• Counsel you with advice about your claim and explain your rights
• Negotiate with the insurance on your behalf to come up with a favorable compensation package
• Prepare your case for trial if negotiations do not end with a fair settlement
• Represent you in court and present a strong case

With an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side, you are likely to recover far more compensation than trying to negotiate with the insurance companies on your own. Here is a breakdown of what you might recover:

Medical expenses: Medical bills can be astronomical, especially if you’ve been seriously injured. You should be able to be compensated for things like hospital bills, doctors’ bills, the cost of prescription medication, and any bills for surgery and physical therapy. If you require any sort of long-term care, that should be calculated into your compensation.

Lost wages: You may have lost wages at work due to your injury, or you may not even be able to return to work. Whatever loss of income you’ve had to endure should be included in your claim.

Reduced earning capacity: You may have been injured in such a way that you can no longer perform the work you used to and instead have to take a job that pays less. In this scenario, you should be able to recoup the difference. 

Emotional damage: The suffering you’ve dealt with takes a toll physically for sure, but emotional suffering is real and should be compensated for just like actual damages.

Personal injury claims can be very complex in some instances, and each claim is different, so predicting how long a case may take is hard. How quickly a case can resolve depends on many factors, such as how difficult the case is, the dollar amount you sue for, and the schedules of the court if negotiations with the insurance company fall through.

If the person or company you’re making a claim against denies liability, this will delay the case. They either have to change their position by providing enough evidence that it can’t be denied any longer, or it has to be settled by a court verdict. The more complex the dispute, the more time it will take to resolve in your favor.

If your injuries are complicated, this may also slow down the process because the doctors who are taking care of you may not be ready to give a timeline for recovery. You may need additional surgeries or further treatment before they can comment on the extent of your injuries.

How quickly a claim can be resolved, of course, depends on the other party. If you’re suing the other party directly and not through the insurance companies, they may feel the best way to beat the claim is to be obstructive. They could simply ignore correspondence. However, the court system can be used to force them to submit, but this causes a delay in the process.

The good news is that many personal injury claims are settled out of court. An out-of-court settlement can be very favorable with an expert Minnesota personal injury lawyer representing you through negotiations. While court proceedings may be necessary in some cases, a trial can take years to come to a resolution as the courts are overloaded and the process is arduous. However, if need be, your Morgan & Morgan attorney will represent you every step of the way.

Luckily, this is an easy question to answer. Anyone can afford a personal injury lawyer. Minnesota personal injury lawyers at Morgan & Morgan work on a contingency fee basis. This means your attorney will only collect fees if your case is successful and our lawyers have some of the best success rates in the industry. Once the verdict or settlement is reached, we take a percentage of the compensation, so nothing comes directly out of your own pocket. We have found the contingency fee agreements are a fantastic way to ensure everyone has access to high-quality legal representation no matter what their financial situation may be.

We believe that every person has a right to maintain their dignity and receive fair and just compensation when someone else’s negligence has injured them. That core idea is how Morgan & Morgan came to be in 1988. The founder of Morgan & Morgan had his own experience with the big insurance companies and vowed to fight for the little “guy” in his professional career. Starting with just two lawyers 35 years ago, Morgan & Morgan has grown to one of the largest and most successful law firms in the country.

We have hundreds of lawyers and thousands of staff ready to fight for our clients. Over the years, we’ve grown to include mass torts, tobacco cases, and class action lawsuits that have catapulted the law firm to another level but always consider personal injury cases the bedrock of our business. 

We also believe our resources set us apart from competing law firms as we’ve invested in technologies that help us win claims. We’ve also developed a vast network of experts that can provide testimony to help our clients.

Still, with all the success and growth, Morgan & Morgan remains a family-owned business because we believe in families helping families. People are important to us, and our compassionate lawyers keep that in mind with each and every case they take on. “For the People” is our motto for a reason.