The History of Meshbesher & Spence

Rachel successfully represented an elderly woman who was knocked down by another shopper at the top of an escalator, suffering horrible injuries to her leg when the escalator continued to run after she fell to the bottom. Rachel pursued coverage through the other shopper’s personal homeowners’ insurance for the shopper’s negligence in not holding onto the handrail when using the escalator, ultimately reaching a confidential pre-trial settlement.

Rachel represented a young man injured in a car crash caused by a teen driver who spun out on an entrance ramp, ultimately vaulting over a median barrier into oncoming traffic. This crash caused her client serious spinal injuries which were corrected with a spinal fusion surgery. She successfully negotiated policy limits settlements from three layers of insurance totaling $500,000, which allowed the college age client to not only receive a lump sum but also to set up investments that would pay him a series of payments over two decades to secure his future.

In a momentous decision, the Minnesota Pardon Board commuted the life sentence of Meshbesher & Spence client, Myon Burrell. Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison authorized the Commissioner of Corrections to release Myon immediately.

On October 7, 2020, Mayo Clinic in Rochester revealed that a former healthcare employee had accessed private health information of 1,614 patients without any legitimate reason for doing so.

The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that James Sheehy of Meshbesher & Spence- Minneapolis in Minneapolis has been re-selected as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in MN after his first year as an exceptionally respected member.

Pet ownership comes with risk and responsibilities. Educate yourself about potential liabilities pets bring, so you and your furry friend can stay safe.

A 2020 survey showed that one-in-four adults ages 18 and older plan on traveling for spring break this year. At worst, most will only suffer a bad case of sunburn, but travelers should be aware of the hidden dangers they may face on spring break.

Ice fishing is a favorite past time in Minnesota, but it needs to be done with safety in mind. Follow these tips this winter when you’re out on the ice.

Safety is first and foremost. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights and get to a safe place. If your vehicle is driveable, carefully move it out of traffic.

Millions of drivers will hit the road this Holiday Season. The high traffic and holiday season present an increased risk for car accidents. If you’re venturing out for the holiday, take these tips to heart and keep you and your family safe on the road.