Car Accidents

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Pushes Seat Belt Safety

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Eric Palmer

In the spring of 2009, the Minnesota legislature made not wearing a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle a “primary” offense.  This changed the law to allow State Patrol and local police to initiate a traffic stop if a … Continue reading →

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May is Youth Traffic Safety Month

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Eric Palmer

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the summer months between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays represent the deadliest time of year for teen drivers and their passengers.  Given the statistical increase in monthly deaths of teens, … Continue reading →

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How Do My Medical Bills Get Paid After a Car Accident?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Eric Palmer

In Minnesota, individuals that are injured in a car accident typically have access to No-Fault Benefits through their own auto insurance company.  There are, however, a number of variables that can impact the appropriate source of No-Fault Benefits, so you … Continue reading →

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Will My Insurance Premiums Increase After a No-Fault Benefits Claim?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Eric Palmer

A car insurance provider within the state of Minnesota cannot increase insurance premiums based upon the bringing of a No-Fault Benefits claim, unless the claimant/insured is deemed to be over 50% at-fault for a collision.  Minn. Stat. 72A.20 (2011), subdivision … Continue reading →

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Underinsured Motorist Verdict

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Richard O'Dea

Recently, Richard D. O’Dea obtained a $70,500.00 Dakota County jury verdict for his client in an underinsurance claim (UIM) against Illinois Farmers Insurance Company. Rich’s client sustained low back injuries and other damages stemming from a 2007 automobile collision. The … Continue reading →

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Palmer O’Dea Law Firm Obtains $81,062 Jury Verdict for Client with a Lumbar Disc Herniation

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

Ralph S. Palmer and Eric M. Palmer of Palmer O’Dea Law Firm have obtained a $81,062 net jury verdict on behalf of their client that suffered a L4-5 paracentral disc herniation in a motor vehicle accident. MRI results indicated no … Continue reading →

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Palmer O’Dea Law Firm Obtains $118,000 Jury Verdict for a Cervical Disc Herniation

Posted on February 3, 2010 by admin

February 3, 2010 – Ralph S. Palmer and Eric M. Palmer of Palmer O’Dea Law Firm have obtained a $118,000.00 net jury verdict on behalf of their client that suffered a C5-6 paracentral disc herniation in a motor vehicle accident. … Continue reading →

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