Legal

The legal landscape in Minnesota is constantly evolving. This section highlights important court cases, legislative updates, and consumer protection laws that shape the rights of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents. Stay informed about legal trends that impact your safety, finances, and justice.

Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota Issues Judicial Endorsement

Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota Issues Judicial Endorsement John Degnan, Dean of the Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota (ACTLM), announced today the following endorsement decision for

By Mike Bryant

/ 10 Oct 2022

What Does Asymptomatic Pre-existing Condition Mean and How Does It Apply to My Personal Injury Case?

Having a pre-existing medical condition can make it harder to recover fair compensation after an accident, but it won’t invalidate your legal right to seek damages.

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 May 2022

What Does Asymptomatic Pre-existing Condition Mean and How Does It Apply to My Personal Injury Case?

How Long Does It Take to Secure a Personal Injury Payout?

As long as you’re recovering from unanticipated injuries, it’s natural to fret about your financial security. From hospital bills to missed work, the associated damages can add up fast. Thankfully, the accident in which you were hurt may provide grounds for legal action. Should this…

By Mike Bryant

/ 2 May 2022

How Long Does It Take to Secure a Personal Injury Payout?

3 FAQs About Handling the Insurance Adjuster

If you were hurt through no fault of your own and you intend to take action, chances are you won’t actually correspond with the liable party during the claims process. Instead, you’ll likely go through an insurance adjuster. While insurance adjusters can be incredibly helpful…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Apr 2022

3 FAQs About Handling the Insurance Adjuster

Damages in Minnesota Sexual Assault Cases

Victims of sexual assault aren’t always inclined to take legal action because it means revisiting incredibly traumatic memories. At the end of the day, though, these victims deserve justice, and under Minnesota tort law, they can pursue justice in the form of a civil claim.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 3 Mar 2022

Damages in Minnesota Sexual Assault Cases

If I Had Sneezed A Great Speech

The question today at my local Caribou was : Who gave the IF I HAD SNEEZED speech. The choices were Dr Seuss, Ronald Reagan , Martin Luther King, or Dr Strangelove I guessed Suess. I was wrong. It was Dr Martin Luther King. …

By Mike Bryant

/ 23 Jan 2022

What Were You Reading About In 2020 At Legal Examiner?

In 2021 it’s been great to have a forum to talk about making the world safer, but even more important has been the opportunity to learn from Legal Examiner and great lawyers across the country. Here’s the list of what the most viewed pieces have…

By Mike Bryant

/ 12 Jan 2022

What Were You Reading About In 2020 At Legal Examiner?

What You Were Reading In 2021 At The Minneapolis Legal Examiner

In 2021, it’s been great to have a forum to talk about making the world safer, but even more important has been the opportunity to learn from Legal Examiner and great lawyers across the country. Here’s the list of what the most viewed pieces have been for…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jan 2022

What You Were Reading In 2021 At The Minneapolis Legal Examiner

Common Mistakes Families Make After a Wrongful Death

This past week the numbers were released concerning wrongful deaths on Minnesota highways.

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Jan 2022

Common Mistakes Families Make After a Wrongful Death

How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim

If you were seriously hurt because someone failed to act with reasonable care, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages. Before you can recover a payout, though, you will have to prove negligence, which is the basis of most personal injury claims.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 4 Mar 2021

How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim

5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

If you were seriously hurt because of another party’s negligence, you may be able to hold them financially accountable for the resulting damages. Chances are you’ve never filed a personal injury claim, though, and don’t know what to look for in legal counsel. Since the…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Mar 2021

5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

If you file a personal injury claim, a number of factors can impact the settlement negotiations. If you intend to bring a third-party insurance claim, you will have to prove liability, causation, and damages to recover compensation. Below we have provided an overview of these…

By Mike Bryant

/ 25 Feb 2021

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?