Minnesota car accidents

Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Eric Palmer

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today: 651-633-9367 or Contact An Attorney People frequently ask me whether they need to hire lawyer after they have been involved in a car accident.  If you were injured in the accident, the answer is a … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Seat Belt Law – Belt Up in the Back

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Eric Palmer

The Minnesota Seat Belt Law, as governed by Minn. Stat.  § 169.686, requires all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles, commercial vehicles, and other qualified vehicles to wear shoulder restraints and lap belts at all times during operation, setting aside … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Among Safest Cities for Driving

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Eric Palmer

Related News & Publications: View more news According to Men’s Health, St. Paul is the safest major city in the nation for driving (A+ rating). Minneapolis also received an honorable, upper-echelon ranking relative to other cities (B- rating). The study … Continue reading →

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No-Fault Benefits: Location of an Accident

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

If the accident causing injury occurs within the borders of Minnesota, every person covered by insurance in some fashion that suffers economic loss from injury arising out of the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle or as a result … Continue reading →

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No-Fault Benefits: Definition of a “Motor Vehicle”

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

In order for the Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act to apply, a vehicle must be both subject to state registration laws and be self-propelled or a trailer attached to such a vehicle. The Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act specifically excludes … Continue reading →

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No-Fault Benefits: Definition of “Maintenance” or “Use” of a Motor Vehicle

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

The Minnesota No-Fault Act does not apply to an injury unless the injury occurred in connection with the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle. Maintenance or use of a motor vehicle (see legal standards)  includes acts which are incident to … 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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$1.25 Million Settlement Obtained for Injured Motorcyclist

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Richard O'Dea

March 2, 2011 – Richard D. O’Dea and Ralph S. Palmer have obtained a $1,250,000.00 policy limits settlement on behalf of their client, an injured motorcyclist. The collision at issue occurred when the at-fault party pulled out from a stop … 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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