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Punitive Damages in Drunk Driving Accidents
As described in Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Claims, a claimant must seek approval of the court to pursue a claim of punitive damages under the guidelines of Minn. Stat. § 549.191. Minnesota state law requires a claimant to “allege … Continue reading
Posted in Car Accidents, Drunken Driving Accidents, Eric M. Palmer, Lawsuit Information
Tagged car accident, driving under the influence, driving while impaired, driving while intoxicated, drugs, drugs and driving, drund driving accidents, drunk driving accident, drunk driving injuries, DUI, DWI, injured by a drunk driver, Minnesota DUI, Minnesota DWI, penalty damages, punitive damage, punitive damages, punitives, Truck Accident
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Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Claims — General Standard
At the outset of a litigation, a claimant cannot assert a claim for punitive damages. After filing the lawsuit with the appropriate court, a claimant must bring a motion and request authorization to amend the Complaint to include a claim … Continue reading
Posted in Car Accidents, Drunken Driving Accidents, Eric M. Palmer, Lawsuit Information, Sexual Abuse
Tagged drunk driving, drunken driving, punitive, punitive damages, punitives, sex abuse, sexual abuse
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What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME)?
An Independent Medical Examination (“IME”) involves a medical evaluation by a third-party medical or therapeutic professional of a claimant or plaintiff. A typical IME consists of a medical record review and a physical examination. The IME will result in an … Continue reading
Posted in Lawsuit Information, Minnesota No-Fault Benefits
Tagged Adverse Medical Evaluation, Adverse Medical Examination, AME, IME, Independant Medical Evaluation, Independant Medical Examination, Independent Medical Evaluation, Independent Medical Examination, insurance examination, Minnesota No-Fault Benefits, No Fault Benefits
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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is the general category of processes and techniques used to resolve lawsuits or claims without the need for a trial. Types of ADR most commonly include mediation and arbitration. ADR can result in binding (final) results … Continue reading
What is an Arbitration?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). In the context of personal injury claims in Minnesota, the most common types of arbitration are mandatory No-Fault Arbitration and voluntary arbitration. An arbitration is overseen by an arbitrator. The arbitrator … Continue reading
What is a Mediator?
A mediator is usually an attorney or trained negotiator that is agreed mutually agreed upon by the parties to conduct a mediation. Mediators are usually well-respected, well-seasoned attorney that either actively practice or formerly practiced in the area of law … Continue reading
What is a Mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). A mediation most commonly brings the parties to a lawsuit to a common location to participate in negotiations that are guided by a third-party, neutral mediator. Parties will generally provide a … Continue reading
What is a Deposition?
Parties involved in a civil litigation can seek information from parties and non-parties through depositions. A deposition is a formalized interview that is typically done before a court reporter. A deponent (the person being questioned) must take an oath to … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney Interview, Attorney Questions, deposition, discovery, Interview, Oath, questions
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What are Requests for Production of Documents?
Discovery requests can come in a number of varying forms. The most typical type of requests seek the production of documentation. Common document requests in a civil lawsuit that stems from a personal injury accident include accident documentation and reports, … Continue reading
What are Interrogatories?
During this the discovery period, parties will usually exchange written questions and requests. These questions – call interrogatories – must typically be answered within 30 days of their receipt. It is important to give promptly provide complete, truthful answers to … Continue reading
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Tagged discovery, interrogatories, questions, Statement
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