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, you are all-too-familiar with the devastating consequences that inattention or carelessness behind the wheel can so quickly cause.
Car accidents take the lives of thousands of Minnesotans each year and are the leading cause of brain and spinal cord injury—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 car accident, the Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are here to help.
Meshbesher & Spence understands the challenges you face.
As an injured 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—usually involving two or more insurance companies—that are proceeding as well. You can bet that insurance companies have experienced attorneys looking out for their interests; we believe that you should have the very best attorneys looking out for you as well.
The Minnesota attorneys at Meshbesher & Spence are experienced in these claims and will make sure the claim investigation is completed properly, the insurance benefits are coordinated smoothly, and that you, as the accident victim, are fairly compensated for your injury.”
Car accident victims can recover damages for:
- Pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and interference with familial relationships
- Disability
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Wrongful death
- Emotional distress
- Past, present and future medical bills
- Lost wages, future earnings and earning capacity
- … and other general damages.
Talk with a Minnesota attorney at Meshbesher & Spence about the circumstances of your accident for a thorough review of your claim.
What You Should Do
If you have been injured after a car accident, it is very important to see a doctor immediately to document your injuries in a medical record. Then, contact Meshbesher & Spence for a consultation with our personal injury attorneys and medical experts: our attorneys are available to visit you in the hospital or in your home as well as in our offices and will help you determine if you will be able to recover damages for your injuries.
In Minnesota, automobile injury claims are unique.
There are two types of claims that can brought for automobile accidents in Minnesota:
1. A No-fault Claim The no-fault provision of your insurance policy will cover medical expenses, wage loss, replacement services and other benefits up to the policy limits.
To file a no-fault claim, call your insurer promptly to report the accident. Your insurance company will send you an "Application for Benefits" form to get the claims process started. In order to be compensated, you can expect to submit copies your bills, medical records, doctors' disability statement and wage loss verification from your employer.
2. A Liability Claim This claim is made when another person is at fault for the collision. If this is what happened to you, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries from the person at fault and their insurance company.