The business owner offered to pay my medical expenses, which total just over $3000. They did open a case with their insurance company. The hospital ER billed my medical insurance leaving a balance owed of $1400 and that's the amount their insurance company is paying me. Am I not entitled to... Read more »
answered on Apr 9, 2023
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If a claim is only for medical expenses, the claimant would generally be entitled to only the outstanding amount that was not covered. The premise of insurance law is to make the claimant whole for their loss. In... Read more »
Male Siblings—ages 15 and 12. The older kid asked the younger kid to take off their own underwear/touch each other’s genitals. When the younger sons underwear were down, the older son rubbed his penis on the younger son. There was no Penetration. The younger kid was uncomfortable, said no, and... Read more »
answered on Apr 5, 2023
It's not a good idea to post details of a possible crime on a public website. But calling a lawyer with a telephone would be a better way to start. A Minnesota therapist will be a "mandated reporter" to police, of any child abuse disclosed to them. Therefore seeking help could lead... Read more »
I know who did and I have their information they just won’t give it back. Would this situation be taken seriously by the cops or am I just wasting my time reporting it? All I really want is my stuff back I’m not even interested in pressing charges
answered on Jan 9, 2023
As frustrating is it is to have your property taken without your consent, filing a police report and subjecting the person to criminal prosecution is a somewhat of a drastic measure. You might want to ask yourself if it is worth it to do so, or if there are other measures you can take to have your... Read more »
i have valid claim for county liability.
answered on Dec 4, 2022
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't clear what the matter is about, but keep in mind that if your claim involves a county or public agency, it's possible there could be notice of claim elements. Only a Minnesota attorney could advise... Read more »
I was knocked down into a wooden barrel and the ambulance had to come. This was at a wedding. The mother of the groom came over and threw her glass of wine on me as I lay there defenseless. I understand that I instigated it by spitting at the girl but she was screaming and telling people that I was... Read more »
answered on Sep 6, 2022
If you wanted to discuss this in confidence and in further detail with a personal injury attorney, most law firms that handle injury cases offer free initial consults. They also work on a contingency basis, meaning that the industry norm is no fee unless they win your case. If nothing else,... Read more »
I was knocked down into a wooden barrel and the ambulance had to come. This was at a wedding. The mother of the groom came over and threw her glass of wine on me as I lay there defenseless. I understand that I instigated it by spitting at the girl but she was screaming and telling people that I was... Read more »
answered on Sep 6, 2022
Although you could potentially ask that they file charges against her, what you're really doing is making a report to an officer regarding potential criminal behavior and the prosecutor is left with discretion to charge a crime or not. The issue, of course, is that prosecutors oftentimes will... Read more »
My mom, with dementia, fell and required surgery for a broken back. They sent her to a tcu after surgery. She had 3 falls at the tcu. The first, they didn't notify me until the next day, while I was encouraging her to participate in her pt. They had tried to call my dad, who was deceased.... Read more »
answered on May 25, 2023
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your mom's injuries. The most definitive way to answer your question would be to reach out to attorneys to discuss. If a law firm considered handling such a case, they would review the medical... Read more »
I had no phone in my hotel room to call 911 and the doors were broken and hotel was really understaffed
answered on Sep 21, 2022
You probably have a decent case. Your case would be stronger if you did not know the attackers. When did this happen? There is a statute of limitations that applies to these types of cases.
No phone in my room to call 911 and hotel was understaffed
answered on May 5, 2022
This is something law enforcement would help with. Call the relevant authorities.
We were in the street I got dragged out. She hit me first and defended myself. I’m very petite and I’m sister is strong and bigger and has the upperhand. She got a bump on her head i got scratch marks on my side and knee. My hair was pulled and I had stuff in the car I couldn’t get to, the... Read more »
answered on Feb 16, 2022
You certainly have a legal right to defend yourself and your unborn child. It seems like you might have some exposure of being charged with a 5th Degree Assault. That is a misdemeanor unless you have prior assault convictions. You need an attorney. You should either hire a private attorney or... Read more »
I was helping a co worker carry something on the construction site and due to the uneven grade it caused me to slip and fall and tear the meniscus in my knee and fracture my hand. There was limited areas to walk and access the building because the landscaping crew had large holes in the ground with... Read more »
answered on Feb 5, 2022
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your injuries. It sounds like you took proper steps in initiating a workers' comp claim. In terms of the other hazards, you could discuss them with your workers' comp attorney if you... Read more »
On July 18th I was cited for following a car too close as he was turning right in front of me on a 35E exit to pilot knob road which is a two-lane road. MN Statute 169.18(8)(a) I did end up closer to the vehicle than I, myself, would have preferred since the front car slowed to turn much more than... Read more »
answered on Jul 20, 2021
The effect that this might have on your insurance rates depends on your prior driving record and your insurance company. There is no mechanism for tickets automatically coming off of your driving record absent some type of agreement with the prosecutor. I don’t necessarily expect it to affect a... Read more »
Thank you!! I have had no interaction that provoked it besides me shaking my head. He is attempting to ban me from a hospital when I did not initiate any encounter with him, and he stormed up to me demanding the I know who he is and I better not mess around with a man like him, I have no idea what... Read more »
answered on Apr 27, 2021
You can't "press charges." You can report the matter to law enforcement. They will make the decision if charges are appropriate.
She was put in a house alone, with no supervision when tested positive for covid. She could not smell anything, but heard a sound emitting for the stove. She called security and they came and supposedly turned off the gas and told her she was safe now. I got there an hour later and was amazed at... Read more »
answered on Apr 25, 2021
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your daughter's and your family's ordeal. They could be liable - it depends on the level of responsibility they assume for off-campus housing (or the level of responsibility they disclaim... Read more »
sexually assaulted twice.She was brought to hospital both times.As her patents we need to get advice to help her any information you have or advice would be appreciated. Thankyou.
answered on Feb 23, 2021
I’d suggest contacting an attorney directly. Most will give a free consultation. But this is more complicated than can be addressed in this format.
Neuropsychologist told me I had Early Onset Alzheimer's (runs in my family), that I couldn't work anymore or be able to learn any new training/job. She later changed her report to say I had Mild Cognitive Impairment, Amnestic Type.
I went to Mayo in Rochester for a 2nd opinion... Read more »
answered on Nov 9, 2020
If you have a scheduled hearing coming up then you need to find a disability attorney as soon as possible because going to a Social Security Disability hearing on your own is not a good idea. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" tab at the top of the page, or call NOSSCR Lawyer Referral... Read more »
answered on Nov 8, 2020
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. Until you are able to consult with a Minnesota attorney, here is a link to a resource for small claims litigants. It was prepared by the Minnesota Attorney General's office and can be found on the Internet by... Read more »
Operator said she had to transfer my call to another county
My call was disconnected. I couldn’t see phone to redial
I got lucky and they called me back
I feel operator should have stayed on line and used another phone or have someone help
I could have died to do... Read more »
answered on Oct 7, 2020
A Minnesota attorney could address your matter most meaningfully, but your post remains open for a week. You posted under Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. You wouldn't have a legal cause of action because damages in lawsuits are based on actual damages instead of damages that could have or... Read more »
I had previously informed the facility that I was allergic to this substance, yet it was administered anyway. This resulted in two trips to the ER in four days. Both times my complaint that I was given a toxic substance were not addressed by the on-duty physician and I was discharged while still... Read more »
answered on Jun 23, 2020
A Minnesota attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. It sounds like what you experienced might have been a severe reaction to a contrast agent - only a medical professional could say for certain. You could contact a Minnesota med mal attorney to discuss the matter... Read more »
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