Special Rules and Damages Apply in Wrongful Death Cases

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the individual died as a result of the negligence (or other liability) of another person or organization.  These claims are different from personal injury claims in that there are special rules, procedures and damages involved in wrongful death claims.  Typically, a husband, wife, children, or parents of the deceased may make a claim.

Scott is Accessible, Compassionate and Experienced

Scott Anderson has the compassion and experience necessary to guide and represent you under these tragic circumstances.  He is accessible to your phone calls and questions.  Anderson Law Office has successfully recovered money damages for individuals and their families who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of others.  Scott is committed to protecting the rights and interests of his clients and making sure they receive the medical attention they need and money damages to compensate for their loss.  Scott L. Anderson prides himself on being prompt to return your phone calls, compassionate to your needs and an excellent advocate of your rights.

Your entire life changes

When you or a loved one is involved in an accident your entire life changes in the blink of an eye, and we at Anderson Law Office are here to offer immediate and compassionate support and assistance in your time of need.

Anderson Law Office provides personal attention to your case.

For the survivors, a wrongful death accident can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating.  Anderson Law Office can help immediately!  Anderson Law Office provides personal attention to your case.  Our investigator will come directly to your home and to the accident site to thoroughly investigate your case, helping to reduce your stress level and allowing you to focus on recovery from your injuries.

Thank you for considering Anderson Law Office.

Please call Scott at 763-422-8664 to speak with an accessible, compassionate and experienced attorney.  Your call is free and confidential.  There is no cost to you unless you recover money damages.   Please call, you will be glad you did.

Anderson Law Office will work hard to gain your trust and focus on the goals and objectives to best serve your needs.

Please contact Scott @ Anderson Law Office now to schedule your Free Phone or In-Home Consultation with an experienced attorney.  Call Scott L. Anderson at (763) 422-8664, e-mail him, or fill out the free consultation form on the Contact Us page.

MINNESOTA SPINAL CORD INJURY LAWYER

Your Entire Life Changes in the Blink of an Eye

Common spinal cord injuries occur in swimming pool accidents, sports injuries, car accidents, falls, etc.  Your entire life changes in the blink of an eye when a spinal cord accident occurs.  Your emotions will run wild.  If you have suffered a spinal cord injury through the negligence of another, Anderson Law Office sympathizes with you.  We work compassionately with you to get the money damages and satisfaction you deserve. We can help!

Business and Property Owners Must Maintain Their Properties

When property owners don’t properly maintain their premises the innocent person sometimes gets seriously hurt.  Injuries resulting from negligence in maintaining property happen every day in Minnesota as a result of absentee landlords, inattentive workers at businesses, improper designs, signs, inadequate maintenance after weather and snow events, etc.

We Can Help Prove Negligence

When these injuries occur, the law states that the victim must establish that the property owner, driver, or party at fault, was negligent to hold them responsible. Call Scott Anderson who will help you establish if the property owner is at fault and liable for any damages that may have occurred.

Insurers Oftentimes Allege That the Injured Party Was At Fault 

Insurance companies defending the property owner or insured oftentimes take the stance that the injured party was at fault and therefore they are not liable.  It is imperative to gather the information as soon as possible to document the accident scene and establish liability.
Spinal Cord Injuries Are Emotional Injuries

Spinal Cord injuries are emotional injuries.  The innocent person knows they did nothing wrong but realizes they will need to document what occurred and their life has been turned upside down. It is not uncommon for insurers and property owners to strongly defend these types of cases.

We Must Establish Negligence to Recover Damages

As mentioned, insurers and property owners oftentimes allege that the injured party was negligent or contributed to the injury (contributory negligence) as a defense.  We need to establish that the property owner was negligent and then you will be entitled to compensation for wage loss, medical bills and pain and suffering for your injuries.  We assist you in gathering information, taking photos and discussing facts to fully analyze your case.  We work to get you the best possible recovery.  If you, a family member or friend have been injured in a premises liability accident you should seek medical attention immediately, call 911 for emergency assistance, take notes of the incident, take photos of the scene and injuries and call Scott.

Thank you for considering Anderson Law Office.

Please call Scott at 763-422-8664 to speak with an accessible, compassionate and experienced attorney.  Your call is free and confidential.  There is no cost to you unless you recover money damages.

Please call, you will be glad you did.

Anderson Law Office will work hard to gain your trust and focus on the goals and objectives to best serve your needs.

Please contact Scott @ Anderson Law Office now to schedule your Free Phone or In-Home Consultation with an experienced attorney. Call Scott L. Anderson at (763) 422-8664, e-mail him, or fill out the free consultation form on the Contact Us page.

Railroad Accidents In Minnesota

Personal injury attorney Scott Anderson has aggressively and successfully pursued railroad injury claims on behalf of hundreds of clients throughout the Twin Cities (including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Blaine). He has over 22 years experience and a reputation for getting results.

People who operate vehicles (trains, automobiles, trucks, etc.) must exercise reasonable care, and failure to use reasonable care is considered negligence. A person who negligently operates a vehicle, no matter whether it is a train, car, motorcycle, truck, or tractor-trailer, may be required to pay for any damages caused by his or her negligence or the failure to keep the vehicle’s equipment maintained. Anderson Law Office represents individuals and their families who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of others.

Personalized, Experienced, Compassionate Representation

A personal injury can be a devastating experience — physically, emotionally, and financially. You need an attorney compassionate enough to empathize with you, and experienced enough to procure and deliver the money damages on the recovery you deserve!

As your legal advocate, Scott L. Anderson will be strong and aggressive on your behalf. He will do everything possible to make your experience with the legal process as free from emotional and personal frustration as possible. Scott cares about his clients and works hard to get you the best recovery.

Anderson Law Office provides personal attention to your case. We come to you at your home when investigating your case to reduce the stress that you are already under. Scott L. Anderson prides himself on being prompt, compassionate, and responsive to your needs.

Please contact Anderson Law Office now to schedule your Free Phone or In-Home Consultation with an experienced attorney, call Scott L. Anderson at (763) 422-8664, e-mail him, or fill out the free consultation form on the Contact Us page.

Many factors cause Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents happen all too often in Minnesota.  The reasons are numerous: driver distraction, cell phone usage, texting, drunk drivers, road and weather conditions such as glare caused by the sun, vehicle malfunctions, etc.

Insurers likely will contend the pedestrian was at fault

If a motorist fails to pay attention to pedestrians and an accident happens, the motorist is primarily at fault, even though their insurance company may contend the pedestrian was at fault.   If you or someone you love has been hit by a vehicle call Scott Anderson who will help you establish the motorist is at fault and liable for any damages the pedestrian may incur.

No-Fault law in Minnesota is complex.

Pedestrians and bicyclists injured in a motor vehicle accident can seek no-fault benefits from the involved vehicle’s insurance or their own automobile insurance if struck by an uninsured motorist.   Car accident claims in Minnesota are complex.  First, there is a claim against your own insurance company for medical expenses and wage loss.  Minnesota’s No-Fault Law is governed by Minnesota Statutes §65B.41 through §65B.71.  Any person with injuries arising from the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle is entitled to receive up to $20,000.00 in medical and $20,000.00 in wage loss benefits from their own insurance company, regardless of who is ultimately found to be at fault in causing the accident.  For this reason it is called a No-Fault claim.  Certain provisions in individual policies can increase the amount of coverage provided.

Minnesota is a comparative fault state.

In addition to the claim for Minnesota No Fault Benefits, the injured party has the right to bring a claim against the driver of the vehicle causing the accident.  Minnesota is a comparative fault state, meaning that so long as the other driver is more than 50% at fault in causing the collision, he or she can be held liable for the property damage, car repairs, rental car expenses, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of lifestyle caused by his or her negligence. The practical effect of this is that being partially at fault in causing an accident does not preclude recovery in Minnesota.

There may be uninsured motorist insurance available through your own policy.

Finally, depending upon the severity of your injuries and the amount of insurance available through the at-fault driver, you may be able to bring a claim for Underinsured or, in the case of a driver carrying no insurance, Uninsured motorist benefits.  All insurance policies issued in Minnesota carry this UM/UIM coverage. This means that there may be excess insurance available through your own policy if the policy limits of the at-fault driver are not sufficient to compensate you for your injuries. There may be other insurance policies to tap into, as well.  It is critically important that all avenues of insurance recovery be thoroughly explored in order to make sure that you are fully compensated.

Thank you for considering Anderson Law Office.

Please call Scott at 763-422-8664 to speak with an accessible, compassionate and experienced attorney.  Your call is free and confidential.  There is no cost to you unless you recover money damages.   Please call, you will be glad you did.

Anderson Law Office will work hard to gain your trust and focus on the goals and objectives to best serve your needs.

Please contact Scott @ Anderson Law Office now to schedule your Free Phone or In-Home Consultation with an experienced attorney.  Call Scott L. Anderson at (763) 422-8664, e-mail him, or fill out the free consultation form on the Contact Us page.

Drivers do not see motorcycles

No matter how often it is preached drivers still do not take the time to look both ways before they proceed and accidents occur. This is particularly damaging when the inattentive driver pulls out and fails to see a motorcycle.

Your entire life changes in the blink of an eye

Motorcyclists have the same rights as any vehicle on the road but other motorists often fail to see them. When you are involved in a motorcycle accident your entire life changes in the blink of an eye, and we at Anderson Law Office are here to offer immediate, compassionate and experienced help.

No-Fault law in Minnesota is complex.

Motorcycle/Car accident claims in Minnesota are complex.  First, there is a claim against your own insurance company for medical expenses and wage loss.  Minnesota’s No-Fault Law is governed by Minnesota Statutes §65B.41 through §65B.71.  Any person with injuries arising from the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle is entitled to receive up to $20,000.00 in medical and $20,000.00 in wage loss benefits from their own insurance company, regardless of who is ultimately found to be at fault in causing the accident.  For this reason it is called a No-Fault claim.  Pedestrians and bicyclists injured in a motor vehicle accident can seek no-fault benefits from the involved vehicle’s insurance or their own automobile insurance if struck by an uninsured motorist.  Certain provisions in individual policies can increase the amount of coverage provided.

Minnesota is a comparative fault state.

In addition to the claim for Minnesota No Fault Benefits, the injured party has the right to bring a claim against the driver of the vehicle causing the accident.  Minnesota is a comparative fault state, meaning that so long as the other driver is more than 50% at fault in causing the collision, he or she can be held liable for the property damage, car repairs, rental car expenses, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of lifestyle caused by his or her negligence. The practical effect of this is that being partially at fault in causing an accident does not preclude recovery in Minnesota.
Uninsured motorist insurance may be available.

Finally, depending upon the severity of your injuries and the amount of insurance available through the at-fault driver, you may be able to bring a claim for Underinsured or, in the case of a driver carrying no insurance, Uninsured motorist benefits.  All insurance policies issued in Minnesota carry this UM/UIM coverage. This means that there may be excess insurance available through your own policy if the policy limits of the at-fault driver are not sufficient to compensate you for your injuries. There may be other insurance policies to tap into, as well.  It is critically important that all avenues of insurance recovery be thoroughly explored in order to make sure that you are fully compensated.

Thank you for considering Anderson Law Office.

Please call Scott at 763-422-8664 to speak with an accessible, compassionate and experienced attorney.  Your call is free and confidential.  There is no cost to you unless you recover money damages.  Please call, you will be glad you did.

Anderson Law Office will work hard to gain your trust and focus on the goals and objectives to best serve your needs.

Please contact Scott @ Anderson Law Office now to schedule your Free Phone or In-Home Consultation with an experienced attorney.  Call Scott L. Anderson at (763) 422-8664, e-mail him, or fill out the free consultation form on the Contact Us page.