Most of us, at some point in our lifetime, are involved in a motor vehicle accident. You should be prepared for this, even if you are a very safe driver. First of all, be sure to have your car registration and insurance information with you, so that this can be exchanged with the other driver and given to the police. Do not make any admissions of wrongdoing to the other driver or police. Contact your insurance company to report the accident. If you need medical attention, don’t hesitate to do so.
The next issue to deal with is to determine if you have a basis for a claim for any injuries you may have sustained. Under Minnesota’s No-Fault Act, you have coverage provided under your own insurance policy for at least $20,000.00 in medical expenses. This is provided regardless of who is at fault for the accident. In order to pursue a liability claim for your injuries, the other driver must be primarily at fault in causing the accident.
In addition, there are certain thresholds on your expenses and injuries that must be satisfied before a negligence claim can be pursued.
An experienced attorney can help you in investigating and evaluating a personal injury claim. I will meet with you at no charge to discuss your personal injury case. If you have a case that warrants a claim being made on your behalf, I will, at no cost to you, refer you to an attorney specializing in personal injury.