Motorcycle Crash Fatalities Down 29 Percent From This Time Last Year
The Minnesota motorcycle riding season is ending with good news. There were fewer fatalities from motorcycle accidents this year than last year. By September 23 of 2013, there had been 55 deaths. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, as of September 23, 2014, there has been a 29 percent decrease to only 39…
Depuy ASR Revision Settlements
Schwebel Goetz & Sieben, together with Franklin D. Azar & Associates, are pleased to report that the ASR settlement program has resulted in successful notification of claim resolution for the vast majority of our clients. This program has resulted in payments faster than any program of this magnitude that we have seen. We have been…
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Wiggle Your Toes 2014 Charity Golf Event
It’s that time of year again! Wiggle Your Toes will be hosting its annual charity golf tournament on Monday, August 25th at the Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington. This is an all day event that will include 18 holes of golf, a full sit down dinner, and silent auction. Great people, great cause, and proceeds go…
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Marketing Director Tammy Nelson Weds in Ceremony Preceding the 2014 Tour de Tonka 100 Mile Bike Ride
Last year, two strangers met in a crowd of over 3000 people at the starting line of the 2013 ‘Tour de Tonka’ 100 mile bike ride. Little did they know, the chance meeting would set a series of events in motion that would ultimately result in the two getting married at the beginning of the…
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Fourteen Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Named 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers
The Law Office of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been named to the official list of Minnesota Super Lawyers for 2014. In addition to senior partners Jim Schwebel, William R. Sieben and John C. Goetz, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben’s 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers include James S….
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Attorney Jim Schwebel Named to Top 10 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
The Law Office of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that Jim Schwebel was named to the Top 10 Minnesota Super Lawyers list for 2014, an elite distinction afforded to the state’s finest attorneys. In addition, 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the official list of Minnesota Super Lawyers, along…
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Attorney Mark H. Gruesner Named to Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
The Law Office of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that Mark H. Gruesner was named to the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers list for 2014, an elite distinction afforded to the state’s finest attorneys. In addition, 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the official list of Minnesota Super Lawyers,…
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Attorney Robert J. Schmitz Named to Minnesota Super Lawyers List
The Law Office of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that Robert J. Schmitz was named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list for 2014, an elite distinction afforded to the state’s finest attorneys. In addition, 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the official list of Minnesota Super Lawyers, along with…
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Attorney William A. Crandall III Named to Minnesota Super Lawyers List
The Law Office of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that William A. Crandall III was named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list for 2014, an elite distinction afforded to the state’s finest attorneys. In addition, 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the official list of Minnesota Super Lawyers, along…
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Attorney William R. Sieben Named to Top 10 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
The Law Office of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that William R. Sieben was named to the Top 10 Minnesota Super Lawyers list for 2014, an elite distinction afforded to the state’s finest attorneys. In addition, 14 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the official list of Minnesota Super Lawyers,…
Minnesota DWI Confessions (Part 3 of 3)
The state of Minnesota wants people to know that their lives will change in a drastic manner if they decide to drive after ingesting alcohol. Minnesota residents who have experienced the consequences of a DWI arrest describe what life is like afterwards in an online video series from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office…
Safety Spotlight: Minnesota Motorcycle Accidents and Fatalities on the Rise
The arrival of pleasant Minnesota weather has drawn more people out riding motorcycles lately, which has unfortunately resulted in more motorcycle accidents on the road. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MNDPS), a total of five people died in motorcycle crashes last week in Minnesota. This brought the total of motorcycle-related fatalities to…
Christian Alvarado Discusses His Motorcycle Accident and Experience with Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben
Christian Alvarado was riding his motorcycle on Highway 61 at about 9:30 p.m. when a car pulled out right in front of him and struck him. Christian was found 300 feet from the intersection where he landed on the median with a badly damaged foot. When Christian looked down and saw how bad his injuries…
Tasha Schuh Continues to Inspire Others 16 Years after Life-changing 16-foot Fall
In 1997, 16-year-old Tasha Schuh was practicing for a performance of “The Wizard of Oz” when everything changed. Stage hands wanted to change the scenery, so Tasha stepped back to give them more space. Unbeknownst to her, a trap door had been opened behind her, and she fell 16 feet to the concrete below. When…
Minnesota Motorcycle Awareness: Safe Driving Tips for Motorists
Motorcycle season has returned to Minnesota, and this makes it imperative for motorcyclists and other motorists to take the necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. Sadly, motorcycle rider fatalities in Minnesota increased by 7 percent in 2013, and the first death of 2014 occurred on March 11 after a 30-year-old man hit a pothole and…
Motorcycle Season in Minnesota: Safe Rider Training and Tips
After a long, cold winter, many motorcycle owners enjoy nothing more than venturing out for a pleasant spring ride at the first sign of warm weather, leading to an increase in motorcycle traffic on Minnesota roads. Unfortunately, 2014 has seen the second earliest motorcycle-related death. On March 11, a 30-year old man lost his life…
End Distracted Driving: National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Since 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation has designated April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving occurs whenever a motorist focuses on something other than the road: Phone calls, text messages, online videos, and food are a few examples. Such distractions can last mere seconds, but the consequences can lead to long-lasting tragedy….
Minnesota DWI Confessions (Part 2 of 3)
The three-part public service video series distributed by the Office of Traffic Safety, a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, presents the real-life consequences drunk drivers face upon their arrest. The series, entitled "DWI Confessions: Real People. Real Stories," is designed to discourage driving while intoxicated (DWI) by presenting the true testimonials of…
Minnesota Supreme Court Gives Immunity to Deputy Who Ran a Red Light Without a Siren
On Christmas day, 2009, Hennepin County sheriff’s deputy Jason Majeski responded to a call regarding a burglary in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. While driving to the scene, his marked K-9 SUV struck a passenger car, causing serious injuries to Jolene Vassallo, the car’s driver. On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled that Deputy Majeski…
Family Trusts Minnesota Personal Injury Law Firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben in Aftermath of Deadly Car Accident
Gail Miller’s mother and brother were nearly home when a speeding vehicle brought tragedy to their doorstep. The two, who had just returned from an outing, were turning into the driveway of the mother’s home when the unimaginable happened. A reckless driver clocked at a speed of 60 miles per hour T-boned their car, killing…