The workplace can be a dangerous place, which is a risk that many employees within certain industries accept. However, there is a degree of risk to expect and a certain degree not to expect. It is when the unexpected happens that can change your life forever. You could find yourself permanently disabled due to the negligence of an employer.

If you have been injured on the job and your employer is at fault for that injury or you are the family member of someone who has been killed at work, contact your Minnesota workplace accidents lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner you make the call; the sooner work can begin on your claim.

Common Accidents

Factories, warehouses, and construction sites are known for workplace injuries. Usually, an employee will file for workers’ compensation and hope they are approved for their claim. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation does not amount to more than a certain percentage of a person’s income when they are working. This can cause a financial hardship.

However, you may be able to seek something more than workers’ compensation if you can prove negligence by the employer. For example, proper operating procedures for a certain vehicle or machine may not be made available, resulting in an accident. Another scenario is when an employee may not have been properly or adequately trained.

Take construction sites, for instance. Construction sites account for most of the workplace fatalities in the United States. This has a lot to do with the fact the work is dangerous and there are usually multiple contractors and sub-contractors on site. If another construction company working on the site is responsible for the injury or death, they can be held accountable.

Overall, faulty products used in the construction process, vehicle crashes, explosions, and slip and fall accidents are all common incidents in which injury occurs in the workplace.

Workers’ Compensation Or Lawsuit?

But there is a catch when you want to hold an employer responsible. If you intend on applying for workers’ compensation benefits, you cannot file a lawsuit for additional compensation. This means that you have to choose. Your Minneapolis workplace accidents attorney can help you with this by looking at every detail of the accident. There is no doubt that the compensation received from workers’ comp is not adequate, but you also have to look at the odds of winning the lawsuit.

If a product was faulty and that led to the accident, the manufacturer can be held liable. If the employer allowed for unsafe working conditions or the conditions on a third party property were unsafe, the employer and/or a third party property owner can be held responsible. There are many scenarios and we will look at every one so you can make a decision on what to do.

Contact A Minnesota Workplace Accidents Attorney

If you have been involved in a workplace accident that is the fault of the employer, you may be able to receive compensation that is much better than the workers’ compensation benefits that you can apply for. Workers’ compensation will only help you so much and the benefits may not be permanent. By holding an employer liable for negligence, you can put financial worries aside as you concentrate on your recovery and/or working toward a better quality of life. Call us at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

Whiplash can be painful, but it is a condition that many accident victims, particularly those involved in car accidents, do not realize they have until days, weeks, or months after the accident. Perhaps you walked away from the accident with just a few bruises and, overall, you look and feel okay. Then all of a sudden you start feeling back and neck pain. You may even have difficulty concentrating or are experiencing headaches that are not typical for you. If that’s the case, it is possible you have whiplash from the accident.

Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissue. This means that ligaments, joints, neck muscles, and discs could be damage and you not know it until later. Even if it is later, it is important to seek medical attention because the symptoms will continue to worsen over time. Once you have sought treatment, you will then want to contact your Minnesota whiplash lawyer to discuss your legal options. You should not have to pay for medical expenses that you did nothing to cause.

Whiplash Symptoms

The symptoms of whiplash include:

• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Balance issues
• Headache
• Difficulty remembering simple things
• Pain in the neck or neck stiffness
• Prickling or burning sensation
• Pain in the shoulder

Recovery

Most patients are able to recover from whiplash in 3 months. While this seems like a reasonable amount of time, there are still high medical and other expenses that have been lost as a result. The medical expenses in themselves include pain medications, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, antidepressants, and a cervical collar that may be worn for up to three weeks. There is also physical therapy in order to regain range of motion. The doctor may require cervical traction in order to get back full function of the neck.

And even after the recovery process, it is still possible to experience headaches and neck pain for a very long time. So as soon as you have sought medical treatment for whiplash, contact your Minneapolis whiplash attorney to discuss your legal options so that you do not have to pay the costs associated with the treatments for an injury that you did not cause.

Contact A Minnesota Whiplash Attorney

If you have been in an automobile accident and you suddenly started noticing the symptoms of whiplash, you found out that you did sustain an injury in the accident that you did not know you sustained. The Meshbesher Law Office can help you hold those responsible for the accident accountable for the injury that they have caused. Whiplash can require a great deal of care and this care is very expensive, so it is your right to seek out compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other eligible expenses. Call us today at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

When a person files for and is granted workers’ compensation benefits, they have done so because they have lost the ability to work due to an injury or disability. Workers’ compensation helps replace some of the wages that have been lost because of the disability and also covers medical expenses. A person must be injured or disabled on the job in order to qualify.

There are, however, different types of workers’ compensation wage loss benefits that a person may be able to take advantage of. The type of benefit received is appropriate for the type of disability that has been had.

Types Of Wage Loss Benefits

Here are two of the types of workers’ compensation wage loss benefits:

• Temporary total disability (TTD) – If you have been injured and you are unable to return to work, you have the right to receive TTD benefits. These benefits equal 2/3 of your gross weekly wage. There are minimums and maximums established for these benefits. A person may receive TTD benefits for up to 130 weeks, but there may be restrictions on the amount of time a person actually receives benefits.
• Temporary partial disability (TPD) – If your injury causes you to work a job that requires you to work a job that pays you less or work fewer hours, you may qualify for TPD benefits. The benefits that are received are equal to 2/3 the difference between pre-injury gross weekly wages and post-injury gross weekly wages. A person may not receive these benefits for more than 225 weeks. Benefits can also be received as long as 90 days after the point where you have been notified of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

In addition to the temporary disability that a person may receive, the state of Minnesota may allow for an injured worker to be eligible for permanent disability benefits. Your Minneapolis wage loss benefits lawyer will advise you of the options available to you so you can maximize your benefits.

When Benefits End

Your Minnesota wage loss benefits attorney can help you understand the technical aspects of your benefits. While you may be entitled to anywhere between 130 weeks and 225 weeks of benefits, this does not mean you are guaranteed the benefits for that period. For instance, you may return to work with another employer offering the same wage you were earning at the time of your injury. Another reason is being released to work without any restrictions put in place.

As far as a Maximum Medical Improvement notification, this is the unfair aspect of wage loss benefits. If you are notified by the insurance company that you have reached maximum improvement, TTD benefits will end 90 days after this notification. It does not matter if you are still on permanent restriction or unable to return to work.

Minneapolis Wage Loss Benefits Attorney

If you have been injured in the workplace and you need TPD or TTD benefits, you need an attorney who can advise you of what steps need to be taken to help you receive those benefits. Let the Meshbesher Law Firm answer any questions you have. Call us at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

After you have been involved in a car accident, your auto insurance should cover all or most of your property and medical expenses. However, there are some costs that are not covered. What do you do about those?

If there was another driver responsible for the accident, their insurance policy is supposed to cover the expenses caused by that driver. That’s if they are not among the uninsured drivers on the road today. Finding out that a person is uninsured means it is time to consult with a Minnesota uninsured motorist lawyer to find out your rights. Your insurance will only cover so much. You need something done about the rest of the expenses.

Uninsured Motorist Claims

Minnesota is a state that requires motorists to carry uninsured motorist insurance. This policy covers many of the expenses that the insurance of the other driver should carry, such as compensation for wages lost due to inability to work and medical expenses that personal injury insurance does not cover. Some of these expenses include loss of future earning capacity, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

However, having this insurance does not mean there will be no negotiations with your insurance company. They will want to pay you as little as possible because they have profits to worry about. This means that you will need the assistance of your Minneapolis uninsured motorist attorney to help you through this negotiation process. You deserve to receive what you are owed.

Breach Of Contract

If the insurance company does not follow through with their end of the policy when you have field an uninsured motorist claim, they can be subject to a breach of contract lawsuit. In this type of lawsuit, you are saying that you incurred an expense as the result of an uninsured river and the insurance company didn’t hold up their end of the bargain.

While the insurance company did draw up the insurance policy, there is what is called “the rules of construction.” This means that the court will work to interpret the language within the policy to work in your favor. If you win your case, you will be awarded the coverage that the policy says you should have received to begin with.

Be sure that such claims are filed within the statute of limitations. This is another reason why it is imperative to contact your attorney as soon as possible. Your lawyer can advise you on the statute of limitations based on when the insurer issued their final denial on the claim. If the statute of limitations is allowed to expire, then it can be impossible to ever recoup that money.

Contact A Minnesota Uninsured Motorist Attorney

If you have been in an accident with an uninsured motorist, you have rights and options to help you acquire the insurance payment that you deserve to take care of your expenses. Fortunately, you have access to an experienced attorney ready to help you take on the insurance company. Call us at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

Minnesota motorists are required to carry underinsured motorist coverage. This is because a person who is underinsured is someone whose insurance policy limits are not high enough to cover all of the losses that the accident victim sustains.

A good example of this is a person who only has medical coverage in the amount of $25,000, but the injuries sustained result in medical bills in excess of $50,000. Having underinsurance motorist coverage means that you will collect that person’s $25,000 and your underinsurance coverage will cover the remaining $25,000. Unfortunately, the process may not be that easy. Having a Minnesota underinsured motorist lawyer, however, can help ensure you receive the money you are entitled to.

Filing An Underinsured Motorist Claim

It is important to remember that the insurance company is a business and businesses are interested in making profits, which means paying out as little money as they can on claims. This can make dealing with the insurance company very frustrating. Your attorney can work toward making it less confusing for you by putting their foot down on the insurance company and ensuring you receive the compensation that is rightfully yours.

But know when you file the claim, everything has to be done properly. You need to have the information of the driver at fault and you will have to follow the claims process as outlined by the policy. Not following the process correctly gives the insurance company reason to deny a claim. It is important to not give them a reason.

Importance Of Legal Representation

Aside from not giving the insurance company a reason to deny you, you may need a Minneapolis underinsured motorist attorney for a number of reasons. For instance, it may be possible that it will have to be proven that the other driver was at fault in the accident. With this proof, you can keep the insurance from increasing your premiums. When an accident is not your fault, you should not have to pay higher premiums.

If the insurer is trying to pay you as little as possible, you can have your attorney intervene. Your attorney can also intervene with a lawsuit for breach of contract when you have followed through on your end and they are not.

Contact A Minnesota Underinsured Motorist Attorney

If you have been in an accident with an underinsured driver, it is fair to expect that the insurance company is going to give you a hard time. If you have an experienced attorney by your side, you can expect a degree of ease to be added to the process so you can get the money you need to cover your expenses. To learn more, call us at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

Truck accidents can occur for a number of reasons. A person can become involved in an accident with a semi truck, box truck, garbage truck, or another type of truck. Despite the type of vehicle, any truck accident can be devastating. Perhaps it occurred because the driver was being negligent, the trucking company was overworking the driver, the vehicle wasn’t properly maintained, or there was a defect within the vehicle. Perhaps you were the driver and you were in an accident because of a problem with the vehicle that was not your fault. No matter the reason, you need to contact your Minnesota truck accident lawyer as soon as you are able so your case can be evaluated and a claim filed.

Commercial Trucks

Commercial truck drivers are required to hold special licenses to drive such vehicles. The reason is because these trucks are considered dangerous machinery. The trucks can also haul dangerous loads with drivers driving over long distances without much rest. They are encouraged to drive as far as they can in as little time as possible. They are trained to handle the pressures, but not being allowed to rest can put them and other drivers on the road at risk. It is unfortunate that there are tens of thousands of commercial truck-related accident every year and these are preventable accidents. This means that any injuries or death that may occur did not have to happen.

Causes For Truck Accidents

There are a number of causes of truck accidents. They include:

• Truck driver negligence
• Drunk driving
• Mechanical defects
• No zone accidents
• Employer liability
• Driving while texting

Of course, there are many other accident types than what is listed above. Perhaps an individual is driving behind a garbage truck and debris for the truck strikes their vehicle, causing them to have an accident. Many of these accidents are the result of someone else’s negligence and your Minneapolis truck accident attorney can hold the responsible party accountable. You may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and much more. The unique details within your case will determine what forms of compensation you can pursue.

Contact A Minnesota Truck Accident Attorney

If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial truck and you have sustained injuries or a loved one has been killed in a truck accident, then you may have a case. The Meshbesher Law Office can evaluate the details surrounding the accident and help you obtain the compensation that you need to relieve the financial hardship the accident has placed on you. Call us today at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results when there has been an accident that has caused violent head movement or physical trauma. No matter how it happens, the results can be devastating. There can be permanent brain damage or a situation in which additional head trauma in the future could cause serious complications, thus interfering with a person’s quality of life. Traumatic brain injury can also cause serious changes in a person’s functionality.

No matter the reason behind the traumatic brain injury, a Minnesota traumatic brain injury lawyer is needed when the injury was caused due to someone else’s negligence. While we cannot do anything about what happened or ease the physical and emotional pain, we can help relieve the financial burden that the accident has caused.

Types Of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

At the Meshbesher Law Office, we handle a wide range of traumatic brain injury cases that include various head injuries, concussions, skull fractures, permanent disability, cerebral anoxia, subdural hematoma, and much more. Head injuries are very serious, which is why it is a must to know the symptoms and to take action against the responsible parties as soon as possible.

The symptoms can include changes in personality, anxiety, anger, frustration, easily irritated, inflexibility, mood swings, inability to concentrate, difficulty thinking, memory problems, inability to solve problems, mobility issues, and mental fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these, it is important to seek medical treatment and contact your attorney.

Types Of Compensation

The types of compensation that we can recover as the result of a traumatic brain injury includes:

• Loss of wages and/or future wage loss due to not being able to work
• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• The current and future medical expenses for treatment of the TBI
• Damages for being unable to continue social, recreational activities, and more

Other types of compensation can be sought, depending upon how relevant they are to the case. For instance, the need for child care for minor children may need to be compensated. Your situation is evaluated by your Minneapolis traumatic brain injury attorney and a solution is put in place for you.

Contact A Minnesota Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation. You should never have to pay the financial consequences of something that was not your fault when you are already dealing with the physical and emotional consequences. The Meshbesher Law Office wants to help you, so call us at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

A tibial plateau fracture is a very serious injury that individuals tend to sustain in accidents where that has been substantial impact, such as a car accident. When you have experienced such an injury, the result is a loss of range of motion of the knee, knee stability, and the knee can become misaligned. This can make walking so painful that it is literally impossible, thus leaving a person disabled.

If you experience a fracture of the tibial plateau because of an accident that was the fault of another person, you have a right to take legal action against them. The Meshbesher Law Office knows the law and how to make it work for you so that you can file a personal injury claim, prove your case, and win compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other qualifying expenses through settlement or trial.

Types Of Damage

There are different fracture types that can occur to the tibial plateau. They include:

• Split compression – A displaced and depressed wedge
• Wedge fracture – Non-depressed wedge
• Medial plateau fracture – Bone fragmentation may occur and this means the bone may not be able to be reconstructed
• Local compression fracture – This can happen in the lateral plateau and results in depression of two bones
• Bicondylar fracture – This is a wedge fracture involving both the lateral and medial plateau, involving detachment of the meniscus
• Complex Bicondylar fracture – A number of forces are applied in this type of fracture and can result in the tibial plateau completely breaking away from the tibia. Many of these fractures are open fractures and damage the soft tissue around the knee.

This fracture can be so severe that soft tissue can become damage and so can ligaments, such as the MCL and ICL. If the opliteal artery is affected, a person can lose a lot of blood in an accident.

The Recovery Process

The recovery process can take a while. While not every tibial plateau fracture requires surgery, there can be no bearing of weight onto the leg for 6 to 12 weeks. During this time, you have to undergo therapy in order to regain muscle strength and get your range of motion back. Not all patients can regain all of the leg’s range of motion and, sometimes, other complications come about. These complications include bone fragments being left inside the leg, osteoarthritis, and the accumulation of fluid around the knee. While legal action cannot prevent these issues from occurring, you may not have to be financially liable for them, so call your Minneapolis tibial plateau fracture attorney as soon as you are able to after the accident.

Contact A Minnesota Tibial Plateau Fracture Attorney

A tibial plateau fracture can change your life forever and that means you need to do something about it as soon as possible. You may be able to lessen the financial burden that the injury has placed on you, which will allow you to focus on your recovery rather than wondering how the bills are going to be paid. Call us at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

Spinal shock is a painful spinal cord injury. Such an injury can occur in car accidents, the workplace, in ATV accidents, in snowmobile accidents, and many other accident types. Even defective products can cause spinal shock and can subject a person to a life full of back issues that are painful and may require regular medical care for many years or for life.

If you have experienced trauma to the spinal cord in an accident that has resulted in spinal shock and someone else was responsible for that accident, whether they are an individual or a manufacturer, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against the responsible party. In your claim, you can request compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages for time taken away from work, and more.

What Is Spinal Shock?

Spinal shock can feel like a total spinal cord injury, although it is not. The symptoms are very similar in that a person can experience:

• Loss of sensory function
• Loss of some motor skills
• Partial paralysis
• Loss of bladder control
• Difficulty breathing
• Inability to feel temperature
• Loss of pain sensation

These are just some of the symptoms that a person may experience. A person may also lose some of the reflex activity below the injured area. This can make mobility very difficult. Such tasks as sitting down and getting up can be painful, which means an individual may need the assistance of others to do simple things such as going to the bathroom or getting out of bed.

Filing A Personal Injury Claim

Because someone else was negligent in the accident that caused this form of spinal cord injury, you have a right to seek compensation from them. You can talk to your Minneapolis spinal shock attorney about helping you build a claim, which consists of gathering all of the proof that the negligent person caused the accident and showing what you had to deal with as a result. In many cases, the party at fault will settle. Other times, the case may make it to trial and this means that any compensation awarded is awarded by a jury. The trial process can take a while, so we work to reach a settlement that works for you. In that settlement, we can request compensation for medical expenses, emotional distress, pain and suffering, lost income, and any other applicable damages.

Contact A Minnesota Spinal Shock Attorney

Spinal shock can lead to long-term difficulties with the spine. Once the spine is injured, it never seems to be the same again. Because of this and the medical expenses that you have accumulated so far, it is important that you are able to seek compensation for the financial damages done to you. Fortunately, the Meshbesher Law Office has the experience to litigate spinal cord injuries and can help you. Call us at 612-349-5215 for a free consultation.

Every year, it is estimated that there is around 10,000 spinal cord injuries that occur in automobile, workplace, and recreational vehicle accidents. A person can become paralyzed or deal with lifelong consequences from such an injury. Most individuals and their families have to deal with permanent disabilities, which can mean a life in a wheelchair or one of limited movement. This can affect quality of life considerably.

If you have acquired a spinal cord injury in an accident that was not your fault, you probably have a lot of questions to ask a Minnesota spinal cord injury lawyer as to what your rights and options are. The Meshbesher Law Office wants to help you by giving you those answers and helping you seek compensation from the individual that is responsible for your accident so you do not have to worry about the financial damage that such an accident can cause you.

Causes Of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be caused by a variety of accident types. Car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and motorcycle accidents are the most common. Others include:

• Slip and falls
• Diving accidents
• Workplace injuries
• Auto accidents
• Defective products
• Construction accidents

Of course, the list could go on and on. Every day, individuals are subjected to situations that could result in a spinal cord injury. When those situations are due to someone else’s negligence and an accident occurs, the results are devastating for the victim.

Types Of Spinal Cord Injuries

The different types of spinal cord injuries include:

• Nerve damage to the spinal cord, a loss of motion, or paralysis
• Whiplash, which is where the neck becomes overextended and snaps back
• The pads of cartilage, known as discs, may become herniated or damaged
• The bones of the spine can break, resulting in compression fracture and can also result in paralysis

If you have suffered from any of these injuries in an accident, call your Minneapolis spinal cord injury attorney as soon as possible. This is so the process of investigating your claim, talking to witnesses, and speaking to experts can begin. This helps build a solid claim for you so that you can have the strongest case possible. The stronger your case, the more likely you will win the compensation you deserve for lost wages, medical bills, and your pain and suffering. Millions has been awarded to individuals in Minnesota who have sustained spinal cord injuries in accidents that were due to the negligence of others.

Contact A Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

If you have been injured in a car accident, workplace accident, or another accident that was due to the negligence of another party and has caused you to sustain a spinal cord injury, you have the right to seek compensation from the person who caused that accident. The Meshbesher Law Office has the knowledge, resources, and the tools to help you file your claim and achieve a favorable result. Call us at 612-349-5215 to schedule a free consultation.