No contact orders can come about in many ways, but the sad truth is that some of the allegations that lead to no contact orders are false. By being granted a no contact order, the accuser may be making life difficult on the accused as a revenge tactic or so that they...
Often when we hear of a fatal car crash due to icy roads, it is considered a tragic accident with nobody to blame but mother nature. While this may be the case for many car accidents, it does not apply to cases where the surviving driver was acting recklessly or with...
The distinction of punitive damages versus compensatory damages can be confusing for accident victims, especially when trying to determine which types of expenses fall into each category. Here’s more on special compensatory vs. punitive damages and how you may be able...
Sieben Edmunds Miller has been awarded the 2023 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Attorneys by the SUN ThisWeek newspaper’s Burnsville/Eagan edition. This is the third consecutive year the firm has received this award. The 13th annual Readers' Choice Award is a contest...
Car accidents often lead to unexpected injuries, and those injuries come with expenses. If you were recently in an accident caused by another party, you may have already been contacted by their insurance company. In many cases the insurance company will quickly offer...
It’s common knowledge that wearing a seat belt is the safest thing we can all do as vehicle occupants. They drastically cut down on injuries due to accidents, and those who are injured while wearing a seat belt have less severe injuries than those who don’t wear one....
Minnesota state legislators just released their proposal to legalize marijuana in the State of Minnesota. With DFL control of the House, Senate and Governor’s office, legalized marijuana is likely to become the law in some form. It still has hurdles to get through,...
Often times the primary purpose of a personal injury case is to address the cost of treating your injuries, as well as addressing lost wages and the other consequences of your injury, such as pain and suffering. One of the ways to prove your case is through your...
Did you have the forethought to install a dash cam in your vehicle before getting in your recent car accident? According to Minnesota dash cam laws, it may provide valuable evidence that can help you win a personal injury case. Here’s how your Minnesota personal...
Recent changes to Minnesota’s property seizure laws aim to make it easier for defendants who are found not guilty to regain possession of property seized at the time of their arrest or during a lawful search. Property seizure is common in several types of criminal...
Here’s a situation our Minnesota DWI lawyers frequently encounter: a driver is stopped on suspicion of DWI. When they ask the law enforcement officer why they were pulled over, they learn that they have been accused of swerving while driving. If they are subsequently...
With so much recent talk about gun laws, it’s important for Minnesotans to remain informed about their rights and responsibilities. We sat down with Dea Cortney, one of Sieben Edmunds Miller’s criminal defense attorneys, to discuss the laws pertaining to those who...
Certain THC products made from hemp recently became legal in Minnesota. In this post, we answer some of your most commonly asked questions. Which types of products has the new law legalized? The recently-passed health and human services policy-only omnibus bill...
After a car accident with an uninsured driver, or when you are the victim of a hit and run, you may need to file a claim with your own insurance company to recoup the money you’ve spent on accident-related expenses. We all hope that our insurance will be there when we...
Most motorcycle riders are aware that they won’t come away unscathed from an auto accident. They are careful to avoid traffic laws and drive defensively. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances are completely out of the motorcycle rider’s control, and they end up...
A DWI conviction can make life very difficult. It may affect your ability to get a new job, rent a house or apartment, or travel to countries with strict DWI laws. Understandably, many people who have been convicted of a DWI wonder how long they’ll have to deal with...
Sadly, it’s an all-too-common scenario: you’ve just had a car accident caused by another driver, and you’re injured, scared, and feeling lost. Since you want to be smart about handling the aftermath of your accident, you wonder whether there’s a step-by-step guide on...
Many personal injury clients would prefer to settle their case, but it’s not wise to take any old settlement offer. Their attorney must negotiate a favorable settlement to ensure all your accident-related expenses are covered. Here’s what goes into settling a personal...