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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 »
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 »
Did My Employer Correctly Calculate My Average Weekly Wage?
Average Weekly Wage (AWW) is the rate used to determine compensation in the Minnesota work comp system, including temporary total, temporary partial, and permanent total disability benefits. You may see your average weekly wage displayed on your First Report of Injury, Notice of… 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 »
Settling Your Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Claim
Being injured on-the-job can be a very stressful experience in many ways. If you are suffering from a work-related injury, you are not only dealing with the physical symptoms of your injury, but you also have the added stress of… Read more »
Preventing Back Injuries While Working Construction
In Minnesota, it seems we are constantly in the ‘construction season’. Whether it be road, housing or industrial, wherever you look there seems to be a construction project in process. In the construction industry, 25% of injuries incurred on-the-job, are back… Read more »
How Does Subrogation Affect My Civil or Work Comp Case?
Subrogation refers to the right of a “third-party” to be reimbursed for benefits the entity paid on your behalf when another party is deemed responsible by the court. Subrogation is also known as “the right of recovery” or “the right of reimbursement.”… 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 »
Can I File a Civil Lawsuit Against My Employer for A Work Injury?
While pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, clients often ask if they can sue their employer for the employer’s role in their work related injury. The short answer is no, but there may be a third-party claim through which a lawsuit can be… Read more »