Minneapolis Personal Injury, Employment Law and Criminal Defense Attorneys
Auto Accidents
Auto accident injury claims provide a potential minefield for the victim, especially if they do not have an attorney. In a Minnesota no-fault auto accident case, your own insurance company can become your adversary. The no-fault system is extremely complicated and uses insurance adjustors and insurance companies as gatekeepers. More about auto accidents.
Truck Accidents
Recovering damages in truck accident cases can be confusing, since the truck driver, the trucking company and the trailer may all be covered by different insurance companies. In addition, if the truck is over 5,500 pounds, the trucking company is responsible for bills paid under Minnesota no-fault insurance. More about truck accidents.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Minnesota has an "open and obvious" law that applies to slip and fall personal injury cases. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. More about slip and fall accidents.
Wrongful Death
A death is wrongful if it was caused by someone else's negligence or carelessness. Some of the most common types of wrongful death cases are fatal car accidents, accidents at work and deaths caused by dangerous products. In these cases, the family members have the right to seek damages for medical expenses incurred prior to death, funeral expenses, future lost wages and loss of consortium. A child has the right to be compensated for loss of parental guidance. More about wrongful death.
Wage and Hour Claims
Our lawyers represent employees in wage and hour claims, including overtime claims, sales commissions and other compensations owed to the employee but denied by the employer.
Discrimination Claims
If you are a victim of discrimination, there are several things you must do to protect your rights. You need to report the discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission within 180 days of the date it happened. If you receive a right to sue letter from the EEOC, you have 90 days to file a case or the statute of limitations will prevent you from doing so. If you have a claim under state law, you need to report the discrimination the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) within 180 days of the date it happened. If you receive a right to sue letter from the MDHR, you have 45 days to file a case or the statute of limitations will prevent you from doing so. It's best to contact SMGV as soon as possible to ensure you follow all of the proper steps to protect your claim. More about discrimination claims.
Sexual Harassment
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace often feel ashamed and do not want to come forward. However, that shame is what perpetrators count on to keep their victims quiet. Our lawyers are very aggressive in pursuing sexual harassment claims and holding employers accountable. More about sexual harassment.
Abusive Debt Collection
You have legal rights when dealing with debt collectors and debt collection agencies, even if you owe the debt. Our lawyers file lawsuits against abusive debt collectors in federal court on behalf of our clients. We obtain compensation for our clients in the form of monetary settlements from debt collectors who violate our clients' legal rights. Under the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, our fees are paid by the debt collector and you pay us nothing. More about abusive debt collection.
DWI/DUI Defense
If you have been arrested for drunk driving or DWI/DUI, you face confusing procedures and consequences that can be more severe than in most other types of crimes. Every DUI will result in some sort of license revocation. Our lawyers have obtained exceptional results for clients charged with DUI/DWI/OUI throughout the Twin Cities metro area, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. More about DWI defense.
Drug Charges
Few people understand what is at stake when they face drug charges. Most people focus on the short-term consequences, such as a fine and possible jail time. However the long-term consequences of having a drug conviction on your record are even more serious. More about drug charges.
Orders for Protection
An Order for Protection (OFP) or Harassment Order are types of court orders that help protect you from domestic abuse, violence or harassment. An OFP orders the person abusing you to stop harming and threatening you or your kids. OFP and Harassment Orders can apply to anyone in any type of abusive situation. Domestic abuse is defined as any of the following: actual or threatened conduct or behavior between household or family members such as: actual physical harm, injury, assault, sexual assault, terroristic threats or making a person fearful of harm or injury. More about protection orders.
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