Accidents are a part of life, but some are the result of another party’s negligence. If an incident that was not your fault causes you serious injury, you deserve compensation.
Speak to a Rochester personal injury lawyer at Maschka Personal Injury if you were hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or recklessness. We are based in Mankato but have a long history in Southern Minnesota, and we take pride in providing guidance and advocacy to people who need our help.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed if you are dealing with a significant injury. Surgeries, hospital stays, and long recovery times are physically, mentally, and financially challenging.
Our compassionate attorneys help Rochester residents secure the care they need for their injuries. We can negotiate payment arrangements with medical providers and other creditors to relieve financial pressure during your recovery.
We can investigate the incident, identify the parties responsible, and open negotiations with their insurance companies. Negotiations typically result in a fair settlement, but we will take a case to court if necessary to ensure you receive appropriate compensation. Throughout the process, we will keep you informed, and we are always available to discuss any issues that arise.
Hazards are everywhere, and there are many ways that accidents can happen. Our attorneys can assist people in Rochester who sustained their injuries in various ways.
Two of the most common types of injury cases we handle arise from vehicle accidents and slips, trips, or falls. Although these cases make up a significant part of our practice, we also represent people injured in incidents involving:
Regardless of how you sustained your injuries, it is always worth contacting a legal professional to understand your rights.
Many accidents are the result of negligence. If we can prove someone’s negligence caused your injuries, they are responsible for compensating your damages.
A severe injury is expensive, but the costs extend beyond financial considerations. Recovery takes time and energy. If you have permanent injuries, there may be a substantial change in your lifestyle.
Receipts, invoices, tax returns, and forms from your health insurer will help prove your economic damages. We prove your non-economic damages through a variety of evidence, including photos and video, your journals, statements from your loved ones, and other evidence. The amount of your non-economic damages depends on factors such as your age, the severity of the injury, and the extent to which the injury impacts your quality of life.
If there is evidence that the responsible party was extremely reckless or acted intentionally, you can seek punitive damages. Minnesota Statutes § 549.20 requires you to have reliable evidence that the responsible parties acted without regard for others’ safety. Our attorneys can determine whether there is sufficient evidence to pursue punitive damages in a Rochester personal injury case.
If someone else’s negligence causes you to suffer an injury, you deserve compensation for your expenses and diminished quality of life. However, managing your claim yourself can result in less compensation than you deserve.
A Rochester personal injury lawyer at Maschka Personal Injury can help. Schedule a free consultation with our intake team today.
