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I have ongoing medical issues that Medicare and BCBS paid for but we are out over $100k for replacement of pontoon lift dock and tarp. Is her insurance liable. I live in MN.
answered on Jan 16, 2025
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident and the ensuing medical issues. From your post, it isn't clear how your sister's insurance would cover your pontoon boat accident. If you have a standard marine insurance... View More 
I have ongoing medical issues that Medicare and BCBS paid for but we are out over $100k for replacement of pontoon lift dock and tarp. Is her insurance liable. I live in MN.
answered on Jan 16, 2025
Addendum: You could consider reposting with the added category "Admiralty/Maritime." In giving further thought to your post, it isn't clear if you're on Lake Superior or a non-navigable inland waterway, such as a landlocked lake. The Great Lakes are "navigable waters"... View More
I was carrying groceries from my car on the street, up to apartment and stepped into an unmarked hole in the sidewalk that would have normally housed a tree. I scraped up my knees pretty horribly and received a small puncture from the edge of the grate which covered the part of the hole where the... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2024
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your accident and your ordeal with the injuries. Your courage is admirable, but there's nothing wrong with seeing a doctor, simply as a means to make sure that you're okay internally and... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
It could possibly depend on additional details. A local attorney should advise on any state-specific aspects. But as a general matter, if you mean your company is a medical office and a patient comes in while leaving their children in a car, the short answer is that it is something outside your... View More
Our car was totaled and we both sustained injuries from broken arm to hematomas and chest bruising among other
consequences to our body.. Are we entitled to pain and suffering from these injuries?
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you sustained injuries in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver who failed to yield the right of way, you may be entitled to pursue a claim for pain and suffering. Minnesota is a no-fault state, which means that your insurance typically covers medical expenses and other economic... View More
Our car was totaled and we both sustained injuries from broken arm to hematomas and chest bruising among other
consequences to our body.. Are we entitled to pain and suffering from these injuries?
answered on Jan 6, 2024
An attorney who practices in your state could offer you the most definitive and accurate guidance. You posted a week ago, so until you are able to arrange a free initial consult with a Minnesota attorney, the short answer is that it's possible you could. If you have a basis for a case under... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Minnesota, they do not actually have to charge you to arrest and hold you in jail. If the police officer believes they have probable cause to make an arrest (probable cause is a very low standard), they can hold you in jail for up to 48 hours without charging you. If they do not charge you... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Minnesota, the legality of your arrest depends on whether the police had probable cause at the time of the arrest. Probable cause refers to a reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed. If the police had probable cause to believe you committed third-degree assault at the... View More
The person who is claiming I injured them roll down a flight of stairs and broke a rib was that being said he told the police I pushed him when he tripped and rolled.. The first paper I received in jail nothing is filled out on it and everything is blank or there should be dates time and names and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2024
If a person is facing a criminal charge, it's time to get help from a criminal defense attorney - either public defender or private criminal attorney. Once that happens, your attorney will have access to police reports, videos, etc, as well as legal papers related to the case. At that point... View More
I was flying back to Florida from Minneapolis Minnesota Oct second got through check in and everything then l decided to go to the bathroom in the airports bathroom when l entered the floor was wet l fell to the left and hand was still engaged in the handicap chair and it snapped the top of my left... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2023
Like any business, a personal injury law firm must make a profit. The firm will evaluate your situation based on its criteria and determine whether you have profitable case. Personal injury law firms don't take risks.
Write down a clear and concise description of the events to present... View More
I am seeking advice on whether I can be compensated for the pain and suffering my husband and I endured due to a catheter being inserted incorrectly because he was not circumcised. This occurred in December, and he developed a severe infection that caused him immense pain. Despite receiving a... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
What you and your husband went through sounds incredibly painful, and it’s understandable that you’re looking for answers and accountability. A catheter should be placed with great care and sensitivity, especially when there are known medical considerations like being uncircumcised. If the... View More
My son was involved in a car accident last summer, and his car was totaled and towed to an impound lot. The other driver was at fault, and although we thought their insurance would cover the impound fees, due to the insurance limits and involvement of a third vehicle, the fees were not paid. After... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
It’s completely understandable that you assumed the other driver’s insurance would cover the impound fees, especially given that they were at fault. Unfortunately, when multiple parties are involved and insurance policy limits are reached, these situations can get overlooked or mishandled,... View More
I had a Nissen fundoplication surgery 8 months ago, and it has been a terrible experience because the doctor did not explain all the side effects beforehand. As a result, I suffer from an inability to vomit or burp, painful trapped air under my collarbone, a constant feeling of being bloated, and... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2025
You may have a potential claim if your surgeon failed to inform you of significant side effects that a reasonable patient would want to know before consenting to surgery. Informed consent laws generally require doctors to explain common risks and complications so that you can make an educated... View More
My husband passed away in a car crash on March 16th, and I have not yet received his last paycheck in Minnesota, even though it's been 10 weeks. I've been in contact with his employer every two weeks via email, but they keep asking for more information, and I have not been promised when I... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2025
You’re understandably anxious about receiving what’s owed after such a tragedy. Under Minnesota law, when an employee dies, any wages due for work already performed must be paid forthwith to the surviving spouse if no personal representative of the estate is appointed. If a personal... View More
A person has made false complaints and lied about me, affecting my situation, but I have no documents or evidence to refute these claims. What legal steps can I take to address and counter the false complaints effectively?
answered on Jun 4, 2025
It depends where you need to refute them (in the courts, press, social media, workplace, etc...)
I have been experiencing discrimination, slander, and harassment from an employee at a Holiday gas station for over two years. Despite reporting these incidents multiple times, the management claims there's no video evidence. I have witnesses who are willing to speak to authorities about the... View More
I am 73 years old and recently slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot of a Target store when returning to my car after a return. This has left me homebound with a caregiver for 9 hours a day, significantly impacting my life, abilities, and independence. I have had multiple back surgeries,... View More
answered on May 24, 2025
It seems like a horrible situation. It seems you have the misconception, however, some one else is responsible because it happened on their property. Obviously, every inch of Minnesota is covered by some snow and ice at times. Please research "Minnesota premise liability."
I am disabled and was severely injured after slipping and falling in the handicap parking lot at a Target store. Target claims they are not responsible for my fall, stating that the third-party maintenance company is responsible. However, the maintenance company also denies responsibility. I need... View More
answered on May 23, 2025
You will need to contact personal injury attorneys directly and describe the situation.
I am a disabled veteran with military PTSD, which my employer was aware of. While working as an MTC bus driver, I was punched in the head in 2022-2023, which worsened my PTSD symptoms. My employer sent me to five doctors, and only the fifth recommended counseling. My union has not been very... View More
answered on May 19, 2025
Your case involves several important legal areas, including disability rights, workplace accommodations, and possibly workers' compensation. As a disabled veteran whose PTSD was worsened by a workplace assault, you have specific protections under federal and state laws.
Your situation... View More
I'm about to receive a six-figure personal injury settlement. I am currently on GRH and general assistance through the county. My lawyer has negotiated a settlement, with $6,500 going toward medical assistance for bills incurred from this accident. Do I need to inform the county about the... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Yes, you do need to inform the county about your personal injury settlement, especially since you are currently receiving General Assistance and GRH (Group Residential Housing) benefits in Minnesota. These programs are income- and asset-based, and a significant settlement like the one you're... View More
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