Minnesota Bodily Injury Claim Attorney

Bodily injury insurance is meant to cover any damage inflicted on another person through the policy holder's error while driving. At the offices of Minnesota bodily injury claim attorneys Terry & Slane, we are familiar with a variety of insurance claims, including but not limited to:

• Concussion/Brain Injury
• Whiplash
• Burn Injuries
• Permanent Disability

Reasonable Care

In order to file a claim against anyone, it must be proven that the defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff, and caused the plaintiff injury by failing to meet that duty. Minnesota law states that all drivers owe other drivers a duty of reasonable care. The exact definition of reasonable care is determined when a judge or jury is asked "What would a reasonable person do in these circumstances?"

The Tort Threshold

After it has been determined that the defendant failed to live up to the duty of reasonable care, the plaintiff's Minnesota car accident attorney must demonstrate that the plaintiff's injuries meet or surpass the tort threshold. If the plaintiff's injuries do not reach a certain level of severity, there are no grounds for a claim.

A plaintiff has grounds for a bodily injury claim if the car accident he or she experienced had one or more of the following consequences:

• Was fatal
• Led to disfiguring injuries
• Led to permanent disability
• Caused him or her to miss over sixty days of work
• Led to medical expenses above $4,000

Contact Us

If you believe you have grounds for a bodily injury claim, contact Minnesota bodily injury claim attorneys Terry & Slane at 612-333-5544 for an initial consultation.