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If a car crash left you hurt and with medical bills you can’t pay, a car accident lawyer in Minnesota can help you understand your options. Whether you live in the Twin Cities area, Duluth, Plymouth, or anywhere in between, The Goldwater Law Firm partners with personal injury lawyers throughout the state. Neither the at-fault party nor their insurance company has your best interests in mind, but we do.
For over 20 years, our nationally recognized firm has set the “Gold Standard in Injury Law.” You have rights, and our law firm partners can demand compensation for your injuries and losses if you qualify. You pay nothing upfront and only pay if your attorney wins. Call today for a free consultation.
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Our Minnesota Co-Counsels Handle All Types of Car Accidents
Minnesota is renowned for its numerous lakes, but it may surprise residents and visitors alike that the state also has a high rate of car accidents. According to MnCrash, there were 64,720 reported crashes in 2023. The Goldwater Law Firm partners with car accident firms that are familiar with all types of crashes, including:
- Rear-end collisions
- T-bone or side-impact crashes
- Head-on collisions
- Sideswipe accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Multi-vehicle pileups
- Hit-and-run accidents
Our co-counsel also works with clients who have been injured in truck accidents and motorcycle accidents.
Injured in a Car Accident in Minnesota?
How Our Law Firm Partners Help Car Accident Victims
The Goldwater Law Firm partners with qualified law firms in Minnesota who understand state and local laws. They share our commitment to providing aggressive legal counsel to those who have suffered due to negligence or wrongdoing. Turning your car accident claim over to our law firm partners has several benefits for you or an injured loved one:
- They can investigate the cause of your crash. Our law firm partners examine the facts and evidence to identify the responsible party who could be financially accountable for your damages.
- They deal with the insurance company so you can focus on recovering from your injuries. Our co-counsels are familiar with insurance company tactics, such as lowball offers that do not fully compensate for all your losses.
- They pursue compensation for economic and non-economic losses, from medical bills to emotional trauma.
- They represent you at trial if needed.
The Goldwater Law Firm shares our vast network of medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and financial professionals with our law firm partners. These resources can bolster your case. To learn more about potential compensation, call today for a free consultation.
Potential Compensation After a Car Accident
Nothing prepared you for the pain and suffering of a car accident caused by someone’s negligence—and certainly not the unexpected bills. Our law firm partners assess your entire damages, both economic and non-economic:
Medical Care and Treatment
Car accidents can leave you with serious injuries and expensive medical care. From ambulance service to rehabilitative therapy, our co-counsel seeks appropriate compensation for current and future treatment.
Lost Wages
You may be eligible for compensation for the time you miss at work. This includes hospitalization, recovery, and traveling to and from doctors’ appointments. Depending on your prognosis, an attorney can also demand compensation if you cannot return to your old job or your injuries reduce your earning ability.
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Pain and Suffering
Car accidents cause physical and emotional pain. Broken bones, concussions, or whiplash can impair your ability to work or even perform daily activities. Many car accident victims experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The person responsible for your injuries should be accountable for all the ways the accident affects you.
Wrongful Death
When a car accident results in a tragic loss of life, The Goldwater Law Firm can connect you with one of our experienced law firm partners who helps families pursue a wrongful death claim. Surviving loved ones, such as spouses, children, and parents, may be entitled to seek compensation during this difficult time.
Frequently Asked Questions
In 2023, nearly 24,000 people were injured in car accidents, according to MNCrash. The following steps can help you protect your health and right to compensation after a crash:
- Call the Police: In Minnesota, you must report accidents that involve injury, death, or property damage over $1,000 (Minnesota § 169.09).
- Take Pictures: If possible, take pictures of the accident scene, damage to your vehicle, and your injuries.
- Get Witness Information: Ask witnesses who saw or heard the crash for their contact information.
- Seek Medical Treatment: Don’t wait to see a doctor, or go to an urgent care center or the emergency room.
- Tell Your Insurance Company: Let them know there was a crash, but don’t discuss liability.
- Keep Track of Bills: Save your receipts for all accident-related expenses.
- Call a Lawyer: Talk to an attorney before you make any statement or accept any payout from the insurance company.
Minnesota follows comparative negligence guidelines. You may qualify for compensation if your percentage of fault is less than 51 percent (Minnesota § 604.01). However, your percentage of fault will reduce your compensation. A real-life example of how comparative negligence might look is this:
You’re rear-ended at a stoplight, and the other driver is found 85 percent at fault for following too closely. You’re assigned 15 percent of the blame because your left brake light was out. Your final damage award is $50,000, but it’s reduced by 15 percent ($7,500) based on your share of fault. Your recovery total is $42,500.
Determining liability can become complicated, especially in high-value cases or when multiple parties are involved. An attorney can assess your claim and assert your right to seek compensation accordingly.
Yes. Our law firm partners handle cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay anything upfront; you only pay for your attorney’s time if they win.
Get a Free Consultation
At The Goldwater Law Firm, we believe in holding negligent parties accountable for the pain and suffering they cause. We partner with car accident law firms throughout Minnesota that are ready to use their knowledge and resources to work on your behalf. There’s no cost for an initial consultation, and you pay only if our co-counsel wins your case. If you have injuries and bills after a car crash, call today for a free consultation about your claim.