Minnesota
Personal Injury Lawyers
Car and truck accidents — and even accidents on-the-job — are unfortunate everyday occurrences in Minnesota.
Some can cause catastrophic injuries or death, resulting in mounting medical bills and other related expenses, especially if the victim cannot work due to their injuries.
With years of experience serving Minnetonka and communities across Minnesota, Fields Injury Law has helped injury victims recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. Our legal team understands the impact serious injuries have on your day-to-day life, and we’re committed to helping you move forward.
Let our Minnesota personal injury attorneys can hold the responsible party liable for your damages and handle the legal elements of your case so you can focus on your recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATIONInjury and Disability
The Fields Advantage
At Fields Injury Law, we provide steady, ongoing support to each client we serve. Our team listens closely to your story so we can fully understand your situation and what matters most to you. Our main goal is to protect your rights and help you recover all compensation available under the law.
We represent people throughout Minnesota who have been seriously hurt. Through our unique All-in-One Injury Solution, we address every angle of your situation—from your immediate legal needs to long-term support—so you don’t have to search for help elsewhere.
Clients often appreciate the simplicity of having one legal team handle every part of their case. Whether you need help with a personal injury claim, workers’ compensation, or disability benefits, our staff works together under one roof to keep your case moving in the right direction.
Our practice areas include:
- Personal Injury
- Workers’ Compensation
- Social Security Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
By bringing all of these legal services together in a uniquely coordinated approach focused on your recovery and your future, Fields Injury Law addresses every angle of your case so you can focus on your recovery.
Personal Injury
Cases We Handle
Personal injury lawsuits allow victims who have suffered serious injuries to pursue a legal claim against the person or party who harmed them.
Personal injury cases Fields Injury Law handles include:
If you suffered injuries in an accident—including an accident not listed above—contact the Minnesota personal injury lawyers at Fields Injury Law today for your free consultation. We want to hear about your case and discuss your legal options.
Minnesota
Wrongful Death Cases
Our attorneys represent families in wrongful death claims across the state. Minnesota law defines wrongful death as one caused by the careless or intentional act of another person or business. These cases often involve deadly car crashes, commercial truck accidents, or unsafe conditions on someone else’s property.
Minnesota
Work-Related Injuries and Workers' Compensation Cases
Workers’ compensation follows different rules than personal injury claims. A personal injury lawsuit usually requires proving fault, but workers’ compensation doesn’t. Even if no one directly caused your injury, Minnesota law allows employees to recover benefits simply because the injury happened at work.
Fields Injury Law helps injured workers secure the full amount of benefits available under the law. We understand how frustrating it is when your claim gets denied or delayed. Our job is to deal with the legal system while you focus on healing.
Under workers’ compensation laws, injured workers may qualify for:
Wage-loss Benefits
These payments help replace part of your paycheck while you're off work.
Medical Benefits
Coverage includes treatment, surgery, physical therapy, and prescriptions.
Vocational Rehabilitation
If you can’t return to your job, you may receive help with retraining or job placement.
When Should You
Contact a Workers’ Comp Attorney?
Not every work injury claim needs a lawyer from the beginning. But certain situations make it harder to get the full benefits the law provides. Reaching out to a workers’ compensation attorney early can help you avoid problems and give you a better chance at a strong recovery.
Seek medical attention after a workplace injury.
Then, call our lawyers to determine what benefits you deserve. If you notice any of these red flags, consult our attorneys:
- Your claim gets denied. If the insurance company refuses to approve your benefits, a lawyer can help challenge that decision and gather the right evidence to support your case.
- You aren’t receiving all your benefits. Some workers only get partial payments or get cut off too soon. A lawyer can review your situation and work to recover the full amount you’re owed.
- You’re being pressured to return to work too early. Some employers or insurers try to force injured workers back before they’ve healed. A lawyer can help protect your rights and make sure you don’t risk further harm.
- Your injury might prevent you from returning to your old job. If your injury limits your ability to work long term, you may qualify for vocational rehab, retraining, or other benefits.
- A third party caused your injury. If someone other than your employer (like a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer) contributed to the accident, you may have both a workers’ comp claim and a personal injury claim.
- You’re unsure what to do next. The system has deadlines and technical rules. A workers’ comp attorney can guide you through each step and help prevent mistakes that could cost you your benefits.
Getting help sooner rather than later often means less stress, fewer delays, and a stronger case overall.
How
Our Lawyers Can Help You
How
Our Lawyers Can Help You
The insurance company doesn’t have your best interests in mind.
Insurers prefer dealing with victims without legal representation because they won’t need to pay the full value of their damages. Insurers often offer low-ball settlements hoping you won’t negotiate a better deal with them.
Once you accept an offer from an insurance company, you cannot go back to them for more money even if you discover that your injuries require further medical treatment or your injuries keep you out of work longer than anticipated.
The Minnesota personal injury lawyers at Fields Injury Law can:
- Determine the extent and value of your damages
- Establish negligence on the part of all other parties involved
- Negotiate with insurance companies for full compensation
- File your case before the statute of limitations if negotiations fail
We handle cases
Throughout Minnesota
Talk to an attorney today! No matter where you live in Minnesota, help is only a phone call away.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Damages Available in
Personal Injury Cases
Damages are monetary awards someone can receive as compensation for the injuries and harm they suffered due to a negligent person’s actions. Our Minnesota personal injury attorneys at Fields Injury Law can review the evidence in your case to determine what compensation for damages you deserve.
Personal injury victims in Minnesota may recover three categories of damages:
Economic Damages
Economic damages result from accident-related injuries.
These include:
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy
- Medications
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning ability
Non-Economic Damages
These cover effects that aren’t as easy to measure but still matter:
These include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Scars or disfigurement
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Loss of companionship
Punitive Damages
In rare circumstances, Minnesota law allows punitive damages as a form of punishment in cases where the at-fault person or party acted with “deliberate disregard for the rights or safety of others.” To prove deliberate disregard, you must establish that the negligent party knowingly or intentionally disregarded evidence that their actions would cause a high probability of injury to others.
Proving Negligence in
Personal Injury Cases
To recover personal injury damages in Minnesota, the injured person must show that the other party is liability for the accident. Our personal injury lawyers at Fields Injury Law can investigate your accident to establish negligence.
In personal injury cases, injured victims must establish the four elements of negligence:
Duty of Care
The other party had a legal responsibility to act with reasonable caution. For example, drivers must obey traffic laws and stay alert.
Breach of Duty
The person or company didn’t meet that responsibility. Running a red light, failing to fix a broken handrail, or ignoring workplace safety rules are all examples.
Causation
Their behavior led directly to your injury. Without that carelessness, you wouldn’t have gotten hurt.
Damages
You suffered damages and losses, such as medical bills, time off work, or long-term harm, because of the incident.
Minnesota’s Comparative
Negligence Rule Cases
Minnesota uses a shared-fault system for personal injury claims. That means more than one person may be held responsible. If you’re partly at fault, your compensation could decrease. But, as long as your degree of fault does not exceed the fault of the person you sue, you can still recover money.
For example, if you were 20% at fault in a car crash and your damages would be reduced by that amount. If you are more than 50 percent to blame for the accident, you cannot collect compensation.
Insurance companies may try to get you to admit fault, or even partial fault, to reduce the compensation they pay you. Never admit fault, even if you think you are partially to blame. Our Minnesota personal injury attorneys can advise you on the best way to respond to insurers.
SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATIONStatute of
Limitations in Minnesota
A statute of limitations establishes the maximum deadline for an injured person to file a legal claim. If you do not file your lawsuit within this deadline, you will not recover compensation for your damages.
Minnesota law has established the following statutes of limitations for specific claims:
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Minnesota has a six-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit. This means victims of car, truck, and other accidents caused by the negligence of another party have six years after the accident to file a legal claim.
Some exceptions may shorten or lengthen this deadline. For example, the “discovery of harm” rule allows the statute of limitations to begin when you discover the damage. In some circumstances, this may come after the date of the actual incident.
Minor children injured in an accident have one year after their 18th birthday to file a personal injury claim, regardless of how young they were when they were injured.
Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
Minnesota wrongful death claims involving negligence have a shorter statute of limitations—just three years from the date of the death. Numerous exceptions apply to this rule. If you believe your loved one died from a wrongful death, talk with an attorney right away to file your claim within Minnesota’s statute of limitations.
How long will my personal injury case take?
It depends on the facts of your case. Some settle quickly. Others take months or longer, especially if the insurer drags out negotiations or the case goes to trial.
Do I have to go to court?
Not always. Most cases settle. But if the other side refuses to take responsibility and offer a fair settlement, trial may be the best way to pursue full compensation.
How much is my case worth?
The value depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, and how your life has changed. A lawyer can estimate your case after reviewing the facts.
Can I still file a claim if I was partly at fault?
Yes. As long as your share of the blame is less than 50%, Minnesota law allows you to recover damages.
What if the person who caused my injury doesn’t have insurance?
In some cases, you may be able to file a claim through your own insurance or pursue compensation through other legal channels. A lawyer can explain your options.
