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...
Minnesota Dog Bite and Dog Attack Law
Attorney Katherine Brown Holmen recently settled a claim based on Minnesota Statute §347.22 for a client who was severely injured in a bicycle accident caused by a dog. The accident was not due to a direct dog bite, but by a dog on dog attack in the road. The...
Minnesota Uninsured and Underinsured Insurance Coverage
In Minnesota, every auto insurance plan must include both uninsured motorist coverage (UM) and underinsured motorist coverage (UIM). These types of benefits only apply when you are in an accident in which the other driver is at fault. Once your regular no-fault...
Minnesota’s No-Fault Laws: What Insurance Benefits are Available to a Passenger in a Motor Vehicle Crash?
Minnesota is a "No-Fault State." That means irrespective of fault, if an individual in a motor vehicle crash has insurance, his or her insurance pays their medical expenses, lost wages and replacements services. If the individual involved in a crash does not have...