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Minnesota Personal Injury FAQs

• I was injured. Can I file a lawsuit against the party that caused my injury?
  In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, the injured party may pursue a claim against the party or parties that caused the … more
• Who is responsible when a person is injured?
  The law of personal injury is concerned with determining who may be responsible for your injuries and how much they should be required to pay for your damages. … more
• How do I decide if I need to hire an attorney?
  There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in Minnesota will handle claims up to $7500. If your injury is a … more
• How much will an attorney cost?
  Most attorneys who believe a case has merit will take the case without payment up front. They will take the case on a contingency basis, which means they will receive … more
• How long do I have to hire an attorney?
  The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is … more
• How will my claim be processed?
  Although most of us would prefer to avoid filing a lawsuit or going to court, it is sometimes necessary to pursue litigation to get full value for your claim. … more
• What damages can I recover?
  You are entitled to recover for any actual damages that were proximately caused by the wrongful conduct of the defendant. Actual damages refers to the amount of money … more
• How can I determine how much my claim is worth?
  Attorneys are prohibited from promising that they will obtain a certain amount of money for you. For purposes of settlement, a claim is valued upon an estimate of … more

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