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Wrongful Death
Broken Bone
Description:
The case involved a 58-year-old real estate broker, was on his way to his office, North of Isle, MN, when he stopped to help a disabled vehicle on the roadway. Weather conditions were snowy. When he was struck by the defendant semi tractor/trailer.
The case involved a 58-year-old real estate broker, was on his way to his office, North of Isle, MN, when he stopped to help a disabled vehicle on the roadway. Weather conditions were snowy. When he was struck by the defendant semi tractor/trailer.
Lawyer Team:
William E Jepsen
William E Jepsen
Automobile Accident
Significant hip fracture requiring and open reduction and plating of the acetabulum as well as a fracture of the knee cap requiring an open reduction and internal fixation with wires.
Description:
The case involved a 54-year-old man who was involved in a two-vehicle collision on an icy Minnesota highway. The defendant vehicle had spun out of control and was blocking the road when the plaintiff t-boned his vehicle.
The case involved a 54-year-old man who was involved in a two-vehicle collision on an icy Minnesota highway. The defendant vehicle had spun out of control and was blocking the road when the plaintiff t-boned his vehicle.
Wrongful Death Automobile Accident
Wrongful Death
Description:
The case involved an elderly woman who was a passenger in her daughter's car. It was hit head on by a car which had been racing another car and lost control.
The case involved an elderly woman who was a passenger in her daughter's car. It was hit head on by a car which had been racing another car and lost control.
Lawyer Team:
William A Crandall III
William A Crandall III
Automobile Accident
Broken Bones
Description:
The case involved a woman who was driving her car across the Washington Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis when she lost control on ice and struck the bridge rail. She got out of the car to examine the damage and just was she was re-entering the car, an uninsured vehicle lost control, striking the plaintiff and pinning her between her car and the uninsured vehicle. After recovery of an arbitration award of $775,000.00, plaintiff proceeded to collect additional amounts from the insurance on the vehicle which she was operating, a loaner vehicle from her car dealer. The car dealer's insurance company, Safeco, vigorously disputed plaintiff's entitlement to benefits, resulting in two appeals (Safeco v. Goldenberg). Plaintiff's claims were ultimately upheld on appeal.
The case involved a woman who was driving her car across the Washington Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis when she lost control on ice and struck the bridge rail. She got out of the car to examine the damage and just was she was re-entering the car, an uninsured vehicle lost control, striking the plaintiff and pinning her between her car and the uninsured vehicle. After recovery of an arbitration award of $775,000.00, plaintiff proceeded to collect additional amounts from the insurance on the vehicle which she was operating, a loaner vehicle from her car dealer. The car dealer's insurance company, Safeco, vigorously disputed plaintiff's entitlement to benefits, resulting in two appeals (Safeco v. Goldenberg). Plaintiff's claims were ultimately upheld on appeal.
Semi Truck Accidents
Broken neck at C1, Brown- Sequart spinal cord injury
Description:
The case involved a 23-year-old single woman who was struck by a pick-up truck towing a loaded trailer, which drove through a red light at a highway intersection in Zimmerman, Minnesota.
The case involved a 23-year-old single woman who was struck by a pick-up truck towing a loaded trailer, which drove through a red light at a highway intersection in Zimmerman, Minnesota.
Automobile Accident
Multiple Fractures / Head Injury
Description:
The case involved a University of Minnesota athlete hit by a garbage truck on Christmas Eve, 1992, suffering multiple fractures and a closed head injury
The case involved a University of Minnesota athlete hit by a garbage truck on Christmas Eve, 1992, suffering multiple fractures and a closed head injury
Semi Truck Accidents
Multiple orthopedic fractures to her jaw, arms and legs.
Description:
The case involved a middle age woman who was driving eastbound on Highway 12 near Orono, Minnesota. The defendant semi tractor/trailer and proceeded out of control into the eastbound lanes. The front end of the plaintiff's car collided with the right side wheels on the defendant's tractor, as it was sideways in her lane. Negligence against the defendant trucking company was based on excessive speed, failure to keep the tractor/trailer under control and the tractor brakes that were seriously out of adjustment.
The case involved a middle age woman who was driving eastbound on Highway 12 near Orono, Minnesota. The defendant semi tractor/trailer and proceeded out of control into the eastbound lanes. The front end of the plaintiff's car collided with the right side wheels on the defendant's tractor, as it was sideways in her lane. Negligence against the defendant trucking company was based on excessive speed, failure to keep the tractor/trailer under control and the tractor brakes that were seriously out of adjustment.
Product Liability
Left arm fracture with surgical repair
Description:
The case involved a man who suffered from significant arthritis, which restricted him to a wheelchair. However, Plaintiff lived independently at home with his wife, and regularly traveled around the small Southern Minnesota town where they lived in his wheelchair. On the day of his injury, the plaintiff was taken out for a recreational trip by a handicap transfer van service. Upon return to his home, the van driver placed the plaintiff on the handicap ramp, but because of the street configuration, the ramp was on somewhat of a down slope. The driver failed to lock the plaintiff's brakes, and the wheelchair flew off the end of the ramp, somersaulted, and the plaintiff was ejected from the chair, with the chair subsequently landing on top of him. As a result of the arm fractures the plaintiff sustained in this injury, he was no longer able to live independently, and had to move to a nursing home.
The case involved a man who suffered from significant arthritis, which restricted him to a wheelchair. However, Plaintiff lived independently at home with his wife, and regularly traveled around the small Southern Minnesota town where they lived in his wheelchair. On the day of his injury, the plaintiff was taken out for a recreational trip by a handicap transfer van service. Upon return to his home, the van driver placed the plaintiff on the handicap ramp, but because of the street configuration, the ramp was on somewhat of a down slope. The driver failed to lock the plaintiff's brakes, and the wheelchair flew off the end of the ramp, somersaulted, and the plaintiff was ejected from the chair, with the chair subsequently landing on top of him. As a result of the arm fractures the plaintiff sustained in this injury, he was no longer able to live independently, and had to move to a nursing home.
Car Accidents
Severe foot fracture (Calcaneus)
Description:
The case involved a middle age man who sustained a severe fracture to the foot in an auto accident and was required to use a brace for rest of his life, even though he could continue to work.
The case involved a middle age man who sustained a severe fracture to the foot in an auto accident and was required to use a brace for rest of his life, even though he could continue to work.
Automobile Accident
ruptured spleen, torn aorta and a fractured vertebrae
Description:
The case involved a 52-year-old man who was hit when the defendant went through a stop sign striking the plaintiffs vehicle. The plaintiff's vehicle rolled over several times. The plaintiff had a slow recovery but with in a year he was back to work as a full time carpenter.
The case involved a 52-year-old man who was hit when the defendant went through a stop sign striking the plaintiffs vehicle. The plaintiff's vehicle rolled over several times. The plaintiff had a slow recovery but with in a year he was back to work as a full time carpenter.
Injury to Children
Foot Injury
Description:
The involved a infant child who got her foot caught underneath the washing machine resulting in serious injury to her foot.
The involved a infant child who got her foot caught underneath the washing machine resulting in serious injury to her foot.
Automobile Accident
broken forearm / Soft Tissue neck & back
Description:
The case involves a 56-year-old woman who was a passenger in a car that was hit when the defendant went through a stop sign. The impact caused the plaintiff to be thrown forward, striking her arm against the dashboard. Because of the injury she was unable to return to work.
The case involves a 56-year-old woman who was a passenger in a car that was hit when the defendant went through a stop sign. The impact caused the plaintiff to be thrown forward, striking her arm against the dashboard. Because of the injury she was unable to return to work.
Medical Malpractice
Low plex fracture of right femur
Description:
The case involved a plaintiff who sustained a severe injury to his femur (the large bone in the upper leg) in a snowmobile accident. Repair of this required placement of a rod through the femur to allow it to heal. After healing was complete, the defendant doctor sought to remove the rod, but failed to remove all of the hardware before pulling the rod out, and caused significant damage to plaintiff's femur. Plaintiff was off work from his job as a used car broker for approximately six months as a result of the surgical injury.
The case involved a plaintiff who sustained a severe injury to his femur (the large bone in the upper leg) in a snowmobile accident. Repair of this required placement of a rod through the femur to allow it to heal. After healing was complete, the defendant doctor sought to remove the rod, but failed to remove all of the hardware before pulling the rod out, and caused significant damage to plaintiff's femur. Plaintiff was off work from his job as a used car broker for approximately six months as a result of the surgical injury.
Automobile Accident / Injury to Children
Broken Ankle
Description:
The case involved a 14-year-old young man who was cleaning the warehouse where his mother worked. He was driving around the warehouse on a forklift with a employee of the warehouse. As they attempted to turn a corner, the forklift tipped over and the cage fell on young man's ankle causing a severe fracture of the right ankle.
The case involved a 14-year-old young man who was cleaning the warehouse where his mother worked. He was driving around the warehouse on a forklift with a employee of the warehouse. As they attempted to turn a corner, the forklift tipped over and the cage fell on young man's ankle causing a severe fracture of the right ankle.
Automobile Accident
Fractured left tibia that required surgery. Plates and screws were inserted into the leg to hold the bone together.
Description:
The case involved a female flight attendant whose vehicle was struck by the defendant's car that crossed over the centerline and hit the plaintiff's car head on. The plaintiff was unable to return to her job.
The case involved a female flight attendant whose vehicle was struck by the defendant's car that crossed over the centerline and hit the plaintiff's car head on. The plaintiff was unable to return to her job.
Car Accidents
Broken Bone Injuries
Description:
Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on a dirt road. Driver asked plaintiff to "take the wheel' while he looked for his cell phone. Vehicle left the roadway and went down an incline. Plaintiffs right hand went out the window as a result of the bouncing vehicle. His hand struck a tree which caused a degloving injury of the right hand. Plaintiff lost his index finger as a result and has limited use of his thumb.
Settled with the liability carrier for $100,000.00 and the UIM carrier for policy limits of $250,000.00.
Case had been rejected on liability by other local personal injury firm.
Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on a dirt road. Driver asked plaintiff to "take the wheel' while he looked for his cell phone. Vehicle left the roadway and went down an incline. Plaintiffs right hand went out the window as a result of the bouncing vehicle. His hand struck a tree which caused a degloving injury of the right hand. Plaintiff lost his index finger as a result and has limited use of his thumb.
Settled with the liability carrier for $100,000.00 and the UIM carrier for policy limits of $250,000.00.
Case had been rejected on liability by other local personal injury firm.
Auto Accidents / Broken Bone
Right open tibia fracture (surgery)
Description:
The case involved a 23-year-old man who was getting into a cab after a night of drinking. The defendant cab driver suddenly took off and the driver drove over the client's right leg.
The case involved a 23-year-old man who was getting into a cab after a night of drinking. The defendant cab driver suddenly took off and the driver drove over the client's right leg.
Automobile Accident
fractured pelvis
Description:
The case involved a 40-year-old man who was driving his car when he was hit by a hit and run vehicle.
The case involved a 40-year-old man who was driving his car when he was hit by a hit and run vehicle.
Automobile Accident
Foot Fracture
Description:
Claimant was a middle aged woman injured when the at-fault driver crossed over the center line on a city street, causing a head on collision. Claimant fractured the calcaneus (heal bone) in her right foot, requiring surgery and the use of crutches for nine months. The claimant worked in an office and was able to return to work.
Claimant was a middle aged woman injured when the at-fault driver crossed over the center line on a city street, causing a head on collision. Claimant fractured the calcaneus (heal bone) in her right foot, requiring surgery and the use of crutches for nine months. The claimant worked in an office and was able to return to work.
Automobile Accident
broken ankle requiring 2 surgeries
Description:
The case involves a young woman who was driving her vehicle when the defendant's car failed to yield the right of way striking her vehicle broadside. The young woman's ankle broke and she required two surgeries.
The case involves a young woman who was driving her vehicle when the defendant's car failed to yield the right of way striking her vehicle broadside. The young woman's ankle broke and she required two surgeries.
Bicycle Accidents
skull fracture, jaw fracture, left femur fracture and closed head injury
Description:
The case involved a 7-year-old little girl who was struck by a speeding pick up truck when she drove her bicycle onto the street from her father's driveway.
The case involved a 7-year-old little girl who was struck by a speeding pick up truck when she drove her bicycle onto the street from her father's driveway.
Auto Accidents/Broken Bone
Multiply injuries Including a fractured ankle.
Description:
The case involved a 65-year-old man who was injured in a head on collision.
The case involved a 65-year-old man who was injured in a head on collision.
Product Liability
Foot Fracture
Description:
Claimant was hunting and used a tree stand purchased through a mail order catalog. The tree stand collapsed and claimant sustained a severe fractured foot and was out of work for a year.
Claimant was hunting and used a tree stand purchased through a mail order catalog. The tree stand collapsed and claimant sustained a severe fractured foot and was out of work for a year.
Motorcycle Accidents
Broken Bone Injuries
Description:
This case involved a 38 year old woman who was involved in a serious car accident. As a result of the accident she suffered a bimalleolar ankle fracture. Surgical intervention was required with plates and screws. She ultimately had a second surgery to remove the plates and screws. At the time of settlement she was back to work full time with no restrictions.
This case involved a 38 year old woman who was involved in a serious car accident. As a result of the accident she suffered a bimalleolar ankle fracture. Surgical intervention was required with plates and screws. She ultimately had a second surgery to remove the plates and screws. At the time of settlement she was back to work full time with no restrictions.
Premises Liability
Fractured right tibia and fibula/fractured ribs.
Description:
The case involved a retired couple that was invited to a friend's new house. Because of the new construction they had temporary stairs put in until the permanent stairs were finished. The couple was walking up the stairs when they collapsed.
The case involved a retired couple that was invited to a friend's new house. Because of the new construction they had temporary stairs put in until the permanent stairs were finished. The couple was walking up the stairs when they collapsed.
Auto Accidents
Back & Shoulder injury(Surgery-Fusion)
Description:
The case involved a 32-year-old man who was stopped on the shoulder of the road, because of a accident between two semi tractor trailers. Without warning, a Chevrolet pick-up truck towing a loaded horse trailer, driving at a high rate of speed smashed into him.
The case involved a 32-year-old man who was stopped on the shoulder of the road, because of a accident between two semi tractor trailers. Without warning, a Chevrolet pick-up truck towing a loaded horse trailer, driving at a high rate of speed smashed into him.
Automobile Accident
broken ankle w/recommended fusion
Description:
The case involved a 62-year-old woman who was driving her vehicle when the defendant lost control of her car and struck the plaintiff's vehicle head on.
The case involved a 62-year-old woman who was driving her vehicle when the defendant lost control of her car and struck the plaintiff's vehicle head on.
Slip, Trip and Fall
Fractured Hip
Description:
Claimant, retired, walked to a local dry cleaners to pick up some pants at a strip mall near his home. Precipitation was light, but the weather was cold enough so that the mist and light snow froze on the sidewalk near the entrance of the dry cleaners where claimant slipped and fell, fracturing his hip. The cleaners was open for business in the early morning hours and there was no salt or sand placed on the icy sidewalk for the protection of customers.
Claimant, retired, walked to a local dry cleaners to pick up some pants at a strip mall near his home. Precipitation was light, but the weather was cold enough so that the mist and light snow froze on the sidewalk near the entrance of the dry cleaners where claimant slipped and fell, fracturing his hip. The cleaners was open for business in the early morning hours and there was no salt or sand placed on the icy sidewalk for the protection of customers.
Slip, Trip and Fall
Hip fracture/Femoral Head Fracture
Description:
Middle aged laborer living in a HUD owned property slipped and fell on the accumulation of ice and snow outside of his townhome door. There had been prior complaints of the accumulation of ice and snow, due to the design of the townhome, which went unrepaired. Claimant slipped and fell, fracturing his hip
Middle aged laborer living in a HUD owned property slipped and fell on the accumulation of ice and snow outside of his townhome door. There had been prior complaints of the accumulation of ice and snow, due to the design of the townhome, which went unrepaired. Claimant slipped and fell, fracturing his hip
Auto Accidents
Herniated disc at the C5-6 level(fusion surgery)
Description:
The case involved a 32-year-old female nursing student who was rear end by another vehicle when stuck in traffic.
The case involved a 32-year-old female nursing student who was rear end by another vehicle when stuck in traffic.
Lawyer Team:
William A Crandall III
William A Crandall III
Automobile Accident
Broken Hand
Description:
The case involved a 24-year-old woman who was driving her car home, when the defendant run a red light and hit her vehicle.
The case involved a 24-year-old woman who was driving her car home, when the defendant run a red light and hit her vehicle.
Automobile Accident
Monteggia Fracture of his arm
Description:
The case involved a 22-year-old young man who was a passenger in his friend's car, when a woman pulled out in front of the car he was a passenger in. The impact shattered the windows and he threw up his arm to shield his face. He was then thrown to the side impacting with his right arm. He felt immediate pain and snapping as the bone came through his skin.
The case involved a 22-year-old young man who was a passenger in his friend's car, when a woman pulled out in front of the car he was a passenger in. The impact shattered the windows and he threw up his arm to shield his face. He was then thrown to the side impacting with his right arm. He felt immediate pain and snapping as the bone came through his skin.
Motorcycle Accidents/ Auto Accident
Fracture sternum & cervical spinal(2 surgeries)
Description:
The case involved a 51-year-old woman who was a passenger in a car. Suddenly, without warning, the defendant lost control of his motorcycle and swerved directly into the path of the vehicle in which the woman was a passenger. The motorcycle hit the front of the vehicle in which the woman was riding and crashed through the window of the vehicle causing direct physical impact to her.
The case involved a 51-year-old woman who was a passenger in a car. Suddenly, without warning, the defendant lost control of his motorcycle and swerved directly into the path of the vehicle in which the woman was a passenger. The motorcycle hit the front of the vehicle in which the woman was riding and crashed through the window of the vehicle causing direct physical impact to her.
Auto Accident
shattered tibia and fibula of the right leg - lower leg surgically plated
Description:
The case involved a 25-year-old mother who was a passenger in a car driving to a ranch, when the defendant's driver failed to yield the right-of-way and smashed into the car the woman was a passenger in.
The case involved a 25-year-old mother who was a passenger in a car driving to a ranch, when the defendant's driver failed to yield the right-of-way and smashed into the car the woman was a passenger in.
Motorcycle Accidents
Soft Tissue and Broken Bone in Foot
Description:
Plaintiff was a mechanic on a casual Saturday afternoon motorcycle ride when a driver pulled out from a stop sign colliding into the side of the motorcycle. The claimant sustained soft tissue injuries to his foot and ankle, and fractured one of the small bones in his foot. He was able to return as a mechanic, but had to wear a permanent orthodic device in his shoe.
Plaintiff was a mechanic on a casual Saturday afternoon motorcycle ride when a driver pulled out from a stop sign colliding into the side of the motorcycle. The claimant sustained soft tissue injuries to his foot and ankle, and fractured one of the small bones in his foot. He was able to return as a mechanic, but had to wear a permanent orthodic device in his shoe.
Automobile Accident
Shoulder Surgery/Soft Tissue
Description:
The case involved a 41-year-old woman who was driving her car through a intersection, when suddenly, and without warning, an eastbound vehicle made a left-hand turn directly into the path of the her vehicle resulting in a severe collision.
The case involved a 41-year-old woman who was driving her car through a intersection, when suddenly, and without warning, an eastbound vehicle made a left-hand turn directly into the path of the her vehicle resulting in a severe collision.
Automobile Accident
Left clavicle fracture, Left knee contusion, Neck strain
Description:
The case involved a 34-year-old woman who was coming home from work, when the defendant failed to yield the right of away at a stop sign and hit the woman car broadside.
The case involved a 34-year-old woman who was coming home from work, when the defendant failed to yield the right of away at a stop sign and hit the woman car broadside.
Automobile Accident
Back & Shoulder injury(Surgery)
Description:
The case involved a 58-year-old man who was stop at a red light. Suddenly, without any warning, his vehicle was violently rear ended and pushed forward in to the vehicle ahead. This was a high speed rear end collision. Five vehicles were involved in the accident.
The case involved a 58-year-old man who was stop at a red light. Suddenly, without any warning, his vehicle was violently rear ended and pushed forward in to the vehicle ahead. This was a high speed rear end collision. Five vehicles were involved in the accident.
Automobile Accident
disc herniation at C5-6 and a TFCC tear in her right wrist.
Description:
The case involved a 42-year-old mother of one who was driving home from her sister's house when the defendant driver ran a red light and hit her car broadside. The defendant was driving over 50 MPH when he hit her car.
The case involved a 42-year-old mother of one who was driving home from her sister's house when the defendant driver ran a red light and hit her car broadside. The defendant was driving over 50 MPH when he hit her car.
Automobile Accident
fx neck, fx pelvis, fx arm, internal injuries, fx ribs, pneutothorax
Description:
The case involved a 91-year-old woman who was a passenger in a major automobile accident. (Policy Limits)
The case involved a 91-year-old woman who was a passenger in a major automobile accident. (Policy Limits)
Automobile Accident
multiple pelvic fractures, injury to her ankle
Description:
The case involved a 16-year-old young woman who was a camp counselor at a camp in Minnesota. As she was driving the camps van into town to pick up a few things, she was violently rear-end by another van.
The case involved a 16-year-old young woman who was a camp counselor at a camp in Minnesota. As she was driving the camps van into town to pick up a few things, she was violently rear-end by another van.
Motorcycle Accidents
Fractured ankle and back
Description:
The case involved a 47-year-old man who was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle to a picnic. A man driving a Cadillac Escalade failed to yield right of way and smashed into the motorcyclist.
The case involved a 47-year-old man who was driving his Harley Davidson motorcycle to a picnic. A man driving a Cadillac Escalade failed to yield right of way and smashed into the motorcyclist.
Automobile Accident
Severe fracture with two surgeries to the right foot.
Description:
The case involved a 49-year-old woman who was a passenger in her husband's car. The accelerator stuck, causing the vehicle to slam into a building.
The case involved a 49-year-old woman who was a passenger in her husband's car. The accelerator stuck, causing the vehicle to slam into a building.
Automobile Accident
He has lacerations and cuts to his face, headaches, he has a torn diaphragm and four broken ribs, collapsed lung, broken pelvis on the left side with surgery.
Description:
The case involved a 45-year-old man who was driving his car when a car cut in front of his car without warning. The car in which he was driving spun out and flip over. The defendant had been drinking.
The case involved a 45-year-old man who was driving his car when a car cut in front of his car without warning. The car in which he was driving spun out and flip over. The defendant had been drinking.
Slip, Trip and Fall
Right hip fracture; head injury.
Description:
The case involved a 82-year-old woman who was injured when an automatic door closed in on her and knocking her to the ground and fracturing her hip.
The case involved a 82-year-old woman who was injured when an automatic door closed in on her and knocking her to the ground and fracturing her hip.