Minnesota Atv Accident Attorneys & Lawyers

Riding an ATV has become a popular pastime in Minnesota, in particular because of the number of ATV trails available in the northern part of our state. While ATVs are fun to ride and useful for working or hunting, too often injuries result from an accident involving an ATV. The vast majority of ATV accidents result in a serious injury to the head or spinal cord, including traumatic brain injury or paralysis.

ATV DEATHS
Most all terrain vehicle deaths result from the vehicle overturning or hitting something. Since the introduction of ATVs, more than 6,000 people have lost their lives in accidents involving all terrain vehicles. It is expected that close to a thousand people across the country will die this year on an ATV, with tens of thousands more injured. As these machines get bigger and faster, the injuries sustained by riders and passengers get more severe.

POOR DESIGN RESULTING IN ATV ACCIDENTS
The vast majority of ATV accidents are a direct result of poor design on the part of the manufacturer. A prime example involves the introduction of the three-wheeler in the early 1980’s. Despite knowledge of the risks associated with these machines, manufactures continued to produce and sell millions of them. Even though none have been produced since 1987, many are still in use today. More recently, the Yamaha Rhino has come under scrutiny for its propensity to rollover and poor safety design.

DAMAGES RECOVERABLE IN AN ATV ACCIDENT
Minnesota law does not require ATV operators to carry insurance, however many do. If you are involved in an accident with another ATV driver and that individual has an insurance policy, you may be able to recover money for lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering from his or her insurance carrier – if they were at fault for the collision. In ATV defect cases, the source of financial recovery is from the ATV manufacturer, such as Honda, Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat or Kawasaki. Again, wage loss, medical expenses and damages for pain, suffering and disfigurement may be recovered. In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded.

TRIAL ATTORNEYS WHO WILL PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
In every ATV accident case, proving both fault and injury can be difficult. Our attorneys are avid ATV riders and represent clients who have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one as the result of an ATV accident. We are dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured, and their families, and have obtained many favorable settlements. ATV accident cases are accepted on a contingency basis. Consequently, you pay no fee unless we make a recovery on your behalf.

Minnesota Car Accident Attorneys & Lawyers

There are thousands of motor vehicle accidents on Minnesota roads each year. A high percentage of those accidents will result in an injury to the car driver or passengers, including broken bones, burns, paralysis, amputation, traumatic brain injury, whiplash, a herniated disc, spinal cord injury and even wrongful death. Once the six-year statute of limitations expires (two years in wrongful death cases), you lose your right to file a claim.

NEGLIGENCE RESULTING IN A CAR ACCIDENT
In order to recover for injuries sustained in a car accident, it must be proven that the other driver was careless (negligent) in the operation of their motor vehicle or that the vehicle itself was defective in some manner. Some car accidents involve injury not only to other car drivers and passengers but also to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. Common causes of car accidents include:

  • Drunk Driving;
  • Failure to Yield;
  • Rear-End Collisions;
  • T-Bone Accidents;
  • Failure to Stop;
  • Inattentive Driving;
  • Vehicle Rollovers;
  • Driver Fatigue; and
  • Blown Tires

EXPERIENCED CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Our Minnesota car accident attorneys have handled a wide range of automobile crash lawsuits, from low-impact soft-tissue cases to collisions resulting in traumatic brain injury and wrongful death. We put our clients first and you can rely on us to conduct a thorough investigation concerning your car accident as the first step toward to making an appropriate financial recovery on your behalf.

DAMAGES RECOVERABLE UNDER MINNESOTA LAW
We possess an in-depth understanding of Minnesota’s no-fault, uninsured and underinsured motorist laws. You are entitled to recover damages for your injuries, including wage loss benefits, medical expense reimbursement, replacement service benefits, damages for pain and suffering and, in some cases, punitive damages.

TRIAL ATTORNEYS WHO WILL PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
As with all accident cases, proving both fault and injury in a court of law is very difficult. At the Brown Law Offices, P.A. we represent clients who have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one as the result of a car accident. Our lawyers are dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured, and their families, and have obtained many favorable settlements for injury victims. Car accident cases are accepted on a contingency basis, so you pay no fee unless we make a recovery on your behalf.

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Minnesota Boating Accident Attorneys & Lawyers

Minnesota has over 9,000 miles of shoreline and nearly one million registered boats (the largest per capita ownership in the United States). Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans don’t know life without one. Many own two or three, including speed boats, ski boats, jet skis and other personal watercraft. Sadly, this enjoyable local pastime sometimes turns for the worst and boat operators or passengers are killed or injured in an accident on the water.

CAUSES OF BOAT ACCIDENTS IN MINNESOTA
With recreational boating accidents, rules concerning motor vehicles typically apply. The operator and owner of a boat owes a duty to exercise reasonable care to all passengers and other boaters. Common causes of boating accidents include:

  • Driver Inattention;
  • Driver Inexperience;
  • Use of Alcohol During Operation of a Boat;
  • Excessive Speed;
  • Failure to Yield; and
  • Failure to Monitor Water Depth.

COMPENSATION IN BOAT ACCIDENT CASES
Having suffered losses through a boating accident (either because of the negligence of someone else while you were boating or because of a design defect in your boat) your life now has been changed completely. You are entitled to full compensation for your losses. The types of compensation to which you are entitled include:

  • Past and Future Wage Loss;
  • Past and Future Medical Expenses;
  • Pain and Suffering;
  • Emotional Distress;
  • Loss of Enjoyment of Life; and
  • Replacement Services

Punitive damages may be recovered in some cases (usually involving alcohol use), along with damages for surviving family members in a wrongful death situation.

NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE
Our lawyers accept boat accident cases on a contingent basis, so you pay no fee unless we make a financial recovery on your behalf. We will front all expenses associated with your case and if we recover nothing, you owe us nothing.