Liability for your accident depends on a lot of factors, including how the accident occurred and who is responsible. Our team can investigate your accident to identify fault and liability.

Who is Responsible?

Some of the parties that may be liable for your personal injury may include:

Driver

A driver may have been distracted, reckless, or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Dog Owner

A dog bit you because the owner did not properly restrain the animal.

Property Owner

A residential or commercial property owner may have failed to provide a safe environment for visitors or guests. As a result, you were injured while on their property.

What Types of Personal Injury Accidents Can You Claim?

Our personal injury attorneys may be able to help if you depending on the type of personal injury accident you were involved in. Some of the types of personal injury accidents we take on include:

 

●        Personal & commercial vehicle & DUI

●        Dog attacks

●        Child injuries

●        Pedestrian accidents

●        Premises liability

●        Wrongful death

 

If you believe that another party is at fault for your injuries, please call us at 952.345.1025. We can set up a consultation to discuss whether we can help you establish liability and seek recovery for your losses.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help You Establish Liability?

A JD Haas & Associates attorney may be able to help with your bus accident case in the following ways:

Manage Your Case

A personal injury lawyer in Minnesota can help you file claims, retrieve documents, communicate with the at-fault party, and manage the personal injury process.

Obtain Evidence

Our team may seek the following types of evidence that may help us establish fault and liability, as well as the value of your damages:

 

●        Accident or police report

●        Eyewitness testimony

●        Photographs

●        Video surveillance

●        Medical records

●        Proof of lost wages

●        Expert witness testimony

Speak with Expert Witnesses

We may contact accident reconstruction experts and other expert witnesses who can testify about the cause of your accident and what led to your injuries.

Negotiate a Settlement

We may be able to negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company by presenting evidence of fault and liability and documenting your damages.

File a Lawsuit

If we are unable to reach a fair settlement with the insurance company or at fault party, we may file a lawsuit to pursue recovery in court.

What Expenses or Losses Can I Claim for Your Injuries?

It is impossible to estimate which losses you can claim or their value, as there are so many variables that affect the outcome of the case. Some of the damages we may account for when pursuing a recovery include:

Medical Expenses

Medical damages may include hospitalization, extended care, medication, surgeries, and doctor visits.

Lost Pay and Benefits

Your recovery may account for lost wages and loss of future earning capacity, including loss of benefits and pension.

Pain and Suffering

You may also qualify to recover for the noneconomic damages you experience, including mental distress, physical pain, loss of consortium, loss of quality of life, and more.

Statue of Limitation for Personal Injury Cases in Minnesota

Minnesota imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases including drunk driving accidents according to Minnesota Statutes section 541.07.

 

Therefore, you must file a claim before the two-year deadline to recover your medical bills and other financial losses from your drunk driving accident.

JD Haas & Associates, PLLC Personal Injury Lawyer

To find out more about our legal services, call us today at 952-345-1025. Or if you’re ready to get the process started, fill out our free case evaluation form, and one of our team members will be in touch.