PERSONAL INJURY
Discovery Disclosure in Minnesota Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Do I have to turn over my private medical and financial information to the insurance company as part of my Minnesota workers’ compensation or personal injury claim? We frequently get calls from our Minnesota personal injury and workers’ compensation clients wondering why they must… Read more »
PART FIVE—OPINION—Should “Unjustified” Be Defined in the Context of Minnesota Animal Cruelty Law?
In the fifth and final article of this five-part series, I discuss the current state of animal cruelty laws in the state of Minnesota and how these laws could be improved to provide a clearer standard for the public. To learn about… Read more »
Part Four—Animal Cruelty Cases After The State v. Gerard Decision
This is the fourth article of a five-part series on animal cruelty laws in Minnesota. This article will discuss the State v. Gerard decision and examine the impact the decision may have on the “unjustifiable” standard. While the court of appeals has… Read more »
Part Three—A Look At The Case Law: What Is An “Unjustified” Action Under The Minnesota Animal Cruelty Statute?
In this third article of a five-part series on animal cruelty, we will learn what is considered an “unjustified” action in Minnesota. To prove animal torture or cruelty, the State must provide evidence that shows beyond a reasonable doubt the… Read more »
A Brief History Of The Animal Cruelty Standard In Minnesota
CONTENT: In this second article of a five-part series on animal cruelty, we will look at the history of animal cruelty laws in Minnesota. Early Standard Animal cruelty laws did not exist at common law; rather, such laws are statutory… Read more »
What Constitutes Justifiable Action under the Minnesota Animal Cruelty Statute?
The law in Minnesota regarding dog bites is favorable to dog bite victims. The law covers bites and other injuries, incorporates an expansive definition of “owner,” including someone who merely harbors or keeps the dog, and it is not subject to the comparative negligence… Read more »
Subrogation Rights and Interests in Personal Injury Cases
Subrogation is the right of a third party, typically a health insurance company, to recover money paid on behalf of the injured party when another party should be ultimately responsible. The Minnesota laws around subrogation are based on the theories that… Read more »
Interpreting the Language of an Ambiguous Statute
To successfully review, argue and win cases, it’s simply not enough to be able to memorize and recite the law. An intelligent, experienced attorney will also look for opportunities to interpret the meaning of a statute as it pertains to… Read more »
Dog Bite Laws In Minnesota
Dog bite injuries account for more emergency room visits each year than injuries from bikes, mopeds, ATV’s, the playground, inline skating or skateboarding combined. Most victims are bitten either by their own dogs or by dogs owned by someone they… Read more »
The Rules of Evidence in Workers’ Compensation, PERA Duty Disability, and Health Care Continuation Hearings v. Rules of Evidence in Civil Court
In the law, a body of rules governs whether or not evidence is admissible or able to be presented to a judge or a jury to help the fact-finder make a determination on the merits of a case. The rules… Read more »