Our Law Practice Areas
Meshbesher & Spence represents clients in a multitude of situations, ranging from people with serious injuries, to families who have lost loved ones, to individuals who have been victimized by sexual and/or physical assault and harassment, to persons accused of committing crimes, to entities struggling with a business matter. For over 50 years, we have fought for Minnesota families with proven results.
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Wrongful Death
Accidents are one of the most painful reasons to lose a loved one. If your family member, relative, or unborn child has died as the tragic result of another person's negligence, inattention or carelessness, you may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death claim against the parties responsible. Read More > -
Personal Injury
Only you understand the effect your injury has on your day-to-day life: from the time you get up in the morning to the time you go to sleep at night, you struggle to maintain a normal life. Movement may be difficult, thoughts may be unclear, relationships with your family and friends may be stressed, your career may suffer, your finances may be breaking under the strain of medical bills and treatment fees. It may seem like there is no hope. Read More > -
Car Accidents
Too many of us have experienced the dropping stomach, cracking glass, crunching metal, and irrevocable loss of control that car accidents cause. In the blink of an eye, life can change forever. And, if you have lost a family member or loved one in such a circumstance, then you are all-too-familiar with the devastating consequences that inattention or carelessness behind the wheel can so quickly cause. Read More > -
Distracted Drivers
Unfortunately, our roads are a shared space, and every car is an opportunity for countless distractions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2008, nearly 6,000 people died and more than half a million were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. More than 20 percent of all crashes that same year involved some type of distraction. Accidents due to texting, setting a GPS, playing with the radio, and other diversions while driving are all avoidable. Read More > -
Food Poisoning
If you're one of the many people who has been treated or hospitalized for food poisoning, or if a family member has died as a result, know that the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are prepared to help. We will work hard to make sure you are appropriately compensated for your medical expenses and physical and emotional suffering. Read More > -
Injuries To Children
When you bring your kids to the park, drop them off at daycare, or sign them up for a sports team, you don't expect a traumatic injury to occur — especially to innocent children. Read More > -
Pedestrian Accidents
Walking is great exercise and an environmentally-friendly way to get around town. But when your safety is compromised by speeding cars, illegal turns, and general negligence by the driver, a fun family outing can become a tragedy in the blink of an eye. Read More > -
Plane Crash & Airline Accidents
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, in 2009 alone there were more than two thousand general and civilian aviation accidents reported. No one boards a plane expecting to be harmed before reaching his or her final destination, but it still happens. Read More > -
Rollover Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, SUV rollover accidents constitute 31% of all the fatalities that occur, even though they only account for 3% of vehicle collisions. Rollovers are more likely to result in fatalities than other types of crashes due to the higher center of gravity, larger size, and poor roof engineering. Read More > -
Farm Accidents
Farm accidents might not be something your average person thinks about, but for families of farm workers, everyday on the job is cause for anxiety. Like working in an office or at a store, agricultural workers have the same right to safety and peace of mind while on the job. Read More > -
Semi Truck Accidents
As an injured truck accident victim, you likely face lost wages, unmanageable medical bills, repair bills, and other out of pocket expenses, not to mention the complex insurance claims between your insurance and the large commercial trucking company that are surely unfolding as well. These large trucking companies are experienced in these kinds of claims; as an accident victim, you should have the very best attorneys looking out for you as well. Read More > -
Bus Accidents
Bus accidents take the lives of thousands of Minnesotans each year and are a common cause of brain and spinal cord injuries—not to mention neck, back, orthopedic and neurological injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a tragic or life-altering bus accident, the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here to help. Read More > -
Construction Accidents
A construction site can be a dangerous place. If you or a member of your family has been injured in an on-site construction accident or has sustained a work-related injury, contact a lawyer who is familiar with construction accident claims, and knows how to fight for you and your family. Read More > -
School Bus Accidents
Despite school buses being one of the safest ways for kids to get to and from school, they are a common cause of child fatality, neck and spinal cord injury, fractures, burns and soft tissue injuries, orthopedic and neurological injuries. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a tragic or life-altering school bus accident, the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here to help. Read More > -
Watercraft Accidents
Unfortunately, the lake is not yours alone—we share this outdoor leisure space with countless neighbors, many of whom we may not know or trust. If you have been seriously injured in a boating, jet-ski, or other watercraft accident as the result of another person's negligence or carelessness, or if you have lost a family member in similarly tragic circumstances, the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here to help. Read More > -
Slip and Fall
Icy sidewalks, greasy store floors, unsafe or crowded walkways, hazards such as these are all-too-common and can cause dangerous accidents. Falls can cause serious injuries, from neck and back misalignment to broken bones, sprains, and, in the worst cases, brain or spinal cord injury. Read More > -
Amputation
If you are one of the 1.7 million living with limb loss, or if you have lost a family member to amputation complications, the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here for you. We are prepared to do everything we can to make sure you are compensated fully for your medical expenses and physical and emotional suffering. Read More > -
Bike Accidents
Cyclists are vulnerable on the road. Though you are likely abiding by all laws, one irresponsible or careless decision made by a stranger driving a nearby car can cause an accident that could change your life forever. Read More > -
Broken Bones
If you have experienced one of the 6.3 million fractures that occur each year in the U.S., the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here for you. We are prepared to do everything we can to make sure you are fully compensated for your medical expenses and physical and emotional suffering. Read More > -
Homeowner Liability
Accidents can happen in lots of places—even in the homes of your friends and neighbors. If you slip on a neighbor’s icy front steps or your child becomes injured at one of their friends’ homes, you may be eligible for compensation from the homeowner or their insurance company for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses. Read More > -
Premises Liability
When you pay the staff at a hotel or motel for a place to stay, you entrust them with the security of your family, and they become responsible for providing you with a safe and secure room. When door locks fail or break-ins occur at a hotel, you are not in control of your surroundings and are therefore more vulnerable than ever to attack, physical violation, and assault. Read More > -
Dog Bite
Being assaulted by an aggressive dog is not only a terrifying experience - the attack can have lifelong consequences for the victim resulting from physical pain, psychological trauma, and, many times, disfiguring scars. Sadly, a large number of dog bite victims are children, and kids often sustain the most serious injuries and have the most limited treatment options in situations such as this. Read More > -
Burns & Explosions
Often, fires or explosions are caused by unsafe building practices, building code violations, defective products, the unsafe handling of explosives, or the unsafe use of gas or other flammable liquids. In these cases, you—as the burn victim—may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and suffering. Read More > -
Traumatic Brain Injury
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury, your life has changed forever. If your injury was mild, you may be experiencing headaches, shaking, irritability, personality changes, fear, and memory problems. More serious injuries can add the challenges of seizures, muscle tremors, chronic headache pain, depression, loss of motor abilities, or worse. Regardless of the severity of your injury, you likely face ongoing medical treatments and escalating bills, challenges with work, emotional trauma, and more. Read More > -
Hip Replacement
If you’re one of the many people who has had a defective DePuy hip replacement, Zimmer Durom Cup implant, or any other hip replacement surgery with negative results, you can rest easy knowing that the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here to help. Read More > -
Medical Malpractice
There is nowhere one should be safer than in a hospital. When already facing the uncertainty and vulnerability of a medical procedure, it is especially devastating when things do not go as planned. Injury or death resulting from a medical mistake is one of the greatest violations of trust one can experience. Read More > -
Poligrip / Zinc Poisoning
A Poligrip lawsuit alleges that the manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, failed to warn consumers about the risks associated with chronic ingestion of zinc. While GlaxoSmithKline continues to stand by their product, they announced on February 22, 2010 that they will be removing the zinc from new Poligrip formulations. Read More > -
Product Liability
Every day, we place trust in the objects around us. When we sit down on a chair, we expect it to support our weight—that is, after all, what it was designed and manufactured to do. Cars, machines, tools, cleaning products and chemicals, even simple household objects like toys and kitchen appliances, improve our lives when they perform their function well. Read More > -
Criminal Defense
If you’ve been charged with or are being investigated for a crime, call our office immediately. We offer 24 hour availability seven days a week and charge you nothing for your first consultation, whether at our office or in jail. When so much is at stake, you can’t afford to choose anyone but the very best and well-respected criminal lawyers. Call the Minnesota criminal defense lawyers you can trust, at Meshbesher & Spence. Read More > -
Civil Litigation
Whether you are an individual who is facing sexual and physical assault and harassment at work, a corporate partner in a dispute with shareholders, a small business that has been publicly and unfairly slandered, a business owner facing a wrongful termination claim, or are facing any number of other business-related disputes, Meshbesher & Spence is here to help. Read More > -
Class Action
The Minnesota class action attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are dedicated to protecting the rights of people who have been harmed by unsafe, dangerous drugs and medical devices, or the wrongful acts of corporations, insurance companies, and other businesses. Our practice is focused on consumer fraud actions, private attorney general actions and class actions. Read More >