Unmarried Owners of Real Property: Don’t Neglect This Important Step.
Many unmarried couples choose to live together before getting married, or as an alternative to marriage. What these couples often don’t realize is that they lack important legal protections that the law gives to married couples. However, couples can create similar...
Appeal Win for Client in Dispute Regarding Land Development in Lake Elmo.
On February 20, 2018, Dudley and Smith, P.A. attorneys Chris Boline and Joseph Dudley secured a land use victory for their client, LeRoy J. Rossow, Jr., after the Minnesota Supreme Court denied Lake Elmo’s petition asking the Court to review the Court of Appeals...
Cryptocurrency Tax Considerations for Investors
Many view the world of virtual currency (or “cryptocurrency”) as an unregulated landscape. While it is true that this new area of technology is constantly advancing, and lacks many of the regulations in place for traditional forms of commerce, the profits involved in...
If I’m Selling My Business, What’s the Difference Between an Asset Sale and a Stock Sale?
If I’m selling my business, what’s the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale? When considering to sell your business or to buy a business, it is important to know the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale. Generally, buyers prefer asset sales...
Alternatives to Litigation
If I have a dispute with two or more people, is there any other method to resolve the differences other than litigation or court? Yes! There are numerous alternatives to trial or litigation if you have a dispute. Minnesota courts often require that parties...
If I’m Hit by a Hit-and-Run Driver, Am I Entitled to Any Benefits Under my Insurance Policy?
Generally, you are entitled to some benefits if you are hit by a hit-and-run driver. Minnesota is a No-Fault state, which means that your insurance company will pay certain benefits if you are injured while involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. Minnesota’s...
As a Passenger, Who is Responsible for Paying my Medical and Income Loss Benefits if I am Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you were a passenger involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in Minnesota, you are entitled to medical and income loss benefits under Minnesota’s No-Fault Act. However, there is a priority of who pays for a passenger's no-fault benefits. Who will pay for my...
What Can Survivors do in the Event of a Death of a Loved One in a Motor Vehicle Accident Caused by Conduct Other Than Their Own?
As a survivor, will I be entitled to PIP(Personal Injury Protection) benefits under Minnesota’s No-Fault Act? Yes, survivors are entitled to death benefits, funeral and burial expenses, and survivor’s replacement services loss under Minnesota’s No-Fault Benefits....
Can I Receive Medical Benefits If I’m Injured In A Motor Vehicle Accident?
All owners and drivers in the State of Minnesota are required to have Minnesota No-Fault Auto Insurance. Additionally, all cars or truck accidents in Minnesota should be covered by the Minnesota No-Fault Law. This law pays certain out-of-pocket expenses, regardless...
I’m a pedestrian or bicyclist, am I entitled to medical and income loss benefits if I was injured by a motor vehicle?
Yes! Minnesota’s No-Fault Act grants a pedestrian Basic Economic Loss (BEL) benefits if your injury results from the use or maintenance of a motor vehicle. If your accident occurs in Minnesota, every person injured by a motor vehicle is entitled to BEL benefits....
Will my Insurance Company Pay For Lost Wages If I’ve Been Involved In A Motor Vehicle Accident?
By: Katherine A. Brown Holmen, Dudley and Smith, P.A., Serving Minnesota Since 1952. All owners and drivers in the State of Minnesota are required to have Minnesota No-Fault Auto Insurance. Additionally, all cars or truck accidents in Minnesota should be covered by...
Is a School Liable for Your Childs Injuries?
Is a school liable if your child is injured during school or a school sponsored activity, possibly, yes. School districts owe a duty of reasonable care to students and a duty to provide supervision to their students. Schools have been held liable for injuries that...