Perspectives

Your child did nothing wrong.  One day your son was walking on a sidewalk.  The driver of a car drove onto the sidewalk striking your child and causing a broken leg and concussion. Your first concern is your child’s well being, but once your son is discharged, paying the medical bills and covering your expenses while you are home caring for him are real issues. Fortunately, you found a good attorney and have received a settlement offer from the driver’s insurance company. But now you learn that a judge has to approve the settlement and has the right to say “no” on behalf of your son. Why is this procedure necessary? …

There is a classic scene in one of the Pink Panther movies with  Inspector Clouseau where he enters a shop and sees a little dog.  He asks the shop owner if his dog bites. The shop owner says “no.”  Inspector Clouseau promptly bends over to give the little dog a pat and, voila, the dog bites him. Inspector Clouseau looks angrily at the shop owner and exclaims, “I thought you said your dog doesn’t bite!”  …

The FDA has forced manufactures to recall certain drugs or medical devices that have proven unsafe and to have harmful side effects to those who use them. Currently, there are recalls on the following drugs and devices which you may have used. Wagner, Falconer & Judd can assist you if you believe you have suffered an injury or illness due to the following recalled drugs and medical devices. …

A liability claim is the claim made against another person who is responsible for the accident that caused your injury (usually referred to as the at-fault driver), for acting recklessly or negligently. If it has been determined that another person is liable for the accident, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries from that person or their insurance company. A liability claim is brought forth primarily for pain and suffering, wage loss, and excess medical bills that have not been paid for by your no-fault insurance company. …

As far as auto accidents go, many people know that Minnesota is a  “no-fault”  state.  But what does that mean, exactly?  Under Minnesota law, all motor vehicle owners are required to maintain no-fault insurance, in addition to liability insurance, on their vehicle(s)—this excludes motorcycles, which only require liability insurance. A no-fault insurance policy provides for “basic economic loss benefits.”  …

Many people,  at some point in their lives,  end up having to deal with a personal injury claim.  These can result from a variety of unpleasant occurrences, including dog bites, medical malpractice issues, product liability and premises liability mishaps, injuries sustained in relation to motor vehicle accidents, and even wrongful deaths. The most common payment arrangement for representation of an individual who sustains a personal injury is a contingent fee. Generally speaking, a contingent fee is any fee for services provided, where the fee is payable only if there is a favorable result. …

Thousands of people are in car crashes every day. If you are unlucky enough to be in an auto accident, there are some things you should do at the accident scene and after you return home.

At the Accident Scene

1.    Call 9-1-1 and report the accident. The safety and well-being of all those involved in the accident naturally take precedence over everything else! …