When you have an on-the-job injury, you are entitled to certain benefits. Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley, & Bergmanis Attorneys at Law has years of experience handling personal injury cases in Minnesota. As a full-service law firm, we can handle all of your legal needs. In addition, we specialize in workers comp benefits and help each […]
Personal injuries are not only physical but can also be emotional. We call them psychological injuries, and victims can pursue compensation in the Wisconsin court system. What is an Emotional Injury? Emotional injury or psychological trauma are situations that occur after a traumatic event. The symptoms of psychological trauma range from one person to another […]
A personal injury occurs when someone is hurt either physically or mentally through the actions of another person. The injury may be accidental or deliberate. Some fatalities are also personal injuries. A personal injury attorney can help you determine if the circumstances that caused an injury is a personal injury or not. In Minnesota, personal […]
The general rules around dog bites are that the dog’s owner will be legally responsible for any harm that their dog does. However, this general rule has a couple of restrictions. Where did the bite take place? Dog owners are allowed to use dogs to protect their person and property. Whether the dog was protecting […]
Auto insurance is designed to pay for the damages and expenses of car accident victims. It transfers the risk of paying from the driver or owner of the vehicle to the insurance company. Lawsuits can become a bit more complicated when the other driver does not have insurance. Minimum Levels of Insurance Coverage Every driver […]
Every product on the market today is required to be safe for its intended use. However, while manufacturers and product designers often do not purposefully create a dangerous or harmful product, it certainly happens occasionally. When a product causes an injury, you might have a defective product claim. Types of Defective Product Claims There are […]
Not every accident will result in a legal claim. Instead, sometimes there is no legal recourse that you can use after an accident. If you have been injured in an accident, it is a good idea to talk to a personal injury lawyer about whether you have a legal case based on the specific facts […]
Far too many people do not take slips and falls seriously. Statistics, however, paint a vivid picture of just how serious these slip and fall injuries in Minnesota can be. They are the major reason for emergency room visits each year, resulting in about 8 million visits annually. About 5% of slip and falls result […]
A car accident can change your life in ways that you may have never realized. It can affect your ability to work, do the hobbies and leisure activities that you used to love, and whether you can upkeep your home. It can even affect how you interact with your family and friends. If your car […]
Slip and fall and trip and fall claims are more than just losing your footing on the sidewalk. They can also cover claims that involve things like: Defective stairways Wall or ceiling collapse Negligent security Inadequate lighting Fire safety and building code violations Any time that you are injured on someone else’s property, you may […]