Being hurt in an accident can cause substantial distress. Medical care, physical pain and discomfort, and adjusting to temporary or permanent disability all have an impact on you and your loved ones. Financial issues can intensify the pressure and make life feel difficult.
Working with an Olivia personal injury lawyer can help ease the stress. Our attorneys at Maschka Personal Injury can efficiently handle your compensation claim and assist with other issues that may arise during your recovery. We have been serving residents of outstate Minnesota for over 25 years, and we will put our knowledge and expertise to work for you.
Accidental injuries can happen in many ways. The attorneys at our personal injury firm can assist Olivia residents with a variety of accident cases.
Accidents involving motor vehicles make up a large portion of our caseload. We can represent you in cases involving injuries from car, truck, bus, or motorcycle crashes. Similarly, if a motor vehicle injured you while you were bicycling, running, walking, or using a scooter or wheelchair, we may be able to help you claim compensation.
We also handle injury cases from a variety of other contexts, including:
We also handle slip and fall cases, defective product injuries, dog bites, and different types of premises liability claims.
If you file a compensation claim after an accident, you must prove that the person you are claiming against was negligent. People, businesses, organizations, and government agencies can be found negligent.
Proving negligence depends on the context of your accident. In general, a party is negligent if it fails to use reasonable care to protect others from harm. If our lawyers can prove that a party’s negligence caused your accident in Olivia, the party owes you compensation for your damages.
Sometimes, your conduct can affect how much compensation you receive. If you were negligent and partially responsible for the accident, Minnesota Statutes § 604.01 allows you to claim compensation if your conduct was not the primary cause. Fault is allocated on a percentage basis, and the court will reduce your damages by an amount equal to your percentage of fault.
If you work with us, we will schedule an initial meeting to discuss your situation and explain your options. If you decide to proceed with a claim, we will investigate the incident and identify the parties responsible.
We will also assist you in your recovery. If you are concerned about medical expenses or other bills, our injury attorneys can contact your creditors, explain your situation, and help make manageable payment arrangements.
Depending on the extent of your injuries and the amount of your damages, settlement negotiations can take a few weeks or extend over several months. In the case that we cannot negotiate a reasonable settlement, our personal injury attorneys are always ready to pursue your case in court.
If you are badly injured, you need professional guidance to support you through the legal process. Work with a compassionate Olivia personal injury lawyer from Maschka Personal Injury. We will take the time to understand your needs and support you in every possible way throughout your recovery.
Maschka Personal Injury is based in Mankato, but we proudly represent people in surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
