PERSONAL INJURY & WRONGFUL DEATH
At Blethen Berens, our personal injury team is proud of our successful record of achieving favorable verdicts and settlements in cases involving medical malpractice, premises liability, automobile and other negligence, farm accidents, animal attacks, products liability and dram shop liability.
The lawyers who make up the personal injury and wrongful death team have a thorough knowledge of and experience in navigating the insurance issues which will arise, including first and third party insurance, health and disability insurance, as well as social security benefits.
Our firm has a long history of personal injury and wrongful death success where our clients have received multi-million dollar results.
Our lawyers have been trusted by national companies to handle their important litigation. We’ve been trusted by many families who have experienced tragedies due to negligence or other wrongful conduct. You can trust us to handle your case with diligence, excellence and professionalism.
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Have you suffered a dog bite or other animal attack? You may be entitled to receive damages from your injury including compensation for medical treatments, medications, counseling, future medical treatment, and wage compensation if you missed work. Animal owners have a responsibility to keep the public safe from their animal, and in certain circumstances, homeowners or other insurance may cover animal attacks. If you’ve experienced an animal attack, don’t wait to speak to an attorney.
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Automobile negligence can take many forms, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, distracted driving, improperly maintained vehicles, speeding, sudden stops, or failure to use signals. If you’ve been injured as a result of an automobile collision, it’s important to have an attorney on your side who is experienced in cases like yours and who knows how the law applies to your specific circumstances. You can trust Blethen Berens to advocate for you.
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If you’ve suffered an injury from a drunk driving accident, the drunk driver is not the only party that may be held responsible. In Minnesota, bars, clubs, and liquor stores may also be held responsible under dram shop liability law. Our team is experienced in handling these types of claims for medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages. If you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident, don’t wait to contact an attorney.
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Many accidents are preventable, and sometimes the causes can be traced to some form of negligence or other improper conduct. Our attorneys have experience in a wide variety of negligence cases, including accidents, injuries, and exposures to harmful substances. We’ll help you determine if another party can be held liable for the accident or injury you’ve suffered. If you’ve experienced an injury, the attorneys at Blethen Berens can help you make your case, so you can focus on your recovery.
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Land and property owners are sometimes responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property if premises negligence was the cause. The burden of proof lies with the injured party, meaning it’s up to them to provide legal proof of property negligence. Blethen Berens can help you determine if another party can be held liable for the accident or injury you suffered.
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Have you lost a loved one and believe the negligence or wrongful actions of another were responsible? Wrongful death cases, like all claims, are subject to a time limit, so it’s important to seek legal counsel quickly. If you lost a loved one to a car accident, malpractice, work related accident, or due to a defective product, call Blethen Berens today. You can trust us to handle the legal work so that you can focus on your family.