100 Deadliest Days of Summer Auto Accident Safety Guide
Summer brings warm weather and good times to our Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas, but it also adds traffic to our roadways. We encourage you to drive smart and drive defensively with all the additional drivers and vehicles on the road. After all, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the time between…
What Should I Do After Being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Collision?
What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle collision? If you find yourself involved in a car crash, below are the steps I’d recommend you take: Call 911. The police will help clear the crash scene, facilitate an exchange of information, and medical personnel will be dispatched if needed. If you are…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Spring Motorcycle Safety Guide
Motorcycle season is here. Riders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas are sprucing up their rides and planning summer fun. At Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, we’re asking motorcyclists to take extra safety precautions this year before hitting the open road. Establishing good safety habits, following expert riding tips, developing a sound riding strategy and…
Remembering Attorney Robert J. Schmitz
Robert J. Schmitz We at Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben lost a dear friend, teacher and consummate professional when 67-year-old Robert Schmitz died on June 22, 2021. Raised on the east side of St. Paul, Bob married his high school sweetheart and went to Michell night law school so he could support his family with a…
Minnesota Pedestrian Fatalities Highest in Five Years Because of Speeding Drivers
There has been a surge of speeding in Minnesota, resulting in the highest rate of fatalities in five years. In 2021, there were 57 pedestrians killed in the state. That was a significant difference from the previous average, which was 42 per year during the past 13 years. Traffic accident deaths were also the highest…
What’s the Benefit of Hiring an Attorney From Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben?
LET US EASE THE BURDEN – When you’re injured in an accident you will be faced with a lot of challenges most people have never had to deal with. You will be missing work and incurring wage loss. You’ll be seeking medical care and incurring medical expenses. You’ll be getting called by insurance companies. By…
What Should I Do if I’m Asked for a Statement by the Other Insurance Company?
After an automobile collision you may get a call or contact from the other person’s insurance company asking you to give a statement. If you already have a lawyer, you should tell that insurance company to contact your lawyer. If you are not represented, you should be very careful about giving a statement to the…
I Have Been in a Car Accident. Who Is Going to Pay My Medical Bills and Wage Loss?
I have been in a car accident. Who is going to pay my medical bills and wage loss? These are common concerns for someone injured in a crash. Minnesota is a no-fault state. Your own car insurance will pay all your medical bills up to $20,000.00. If you incur wage loss, they will compensate you…
Attorney Cody Scharpf Answers the Two Questions She Gets Asked the Most
Do I have a personal injury case? What types of cases does Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben handle? These are often the top two questions I receive. Personal Injury cases involve claims against a negligent individual or corporation, the result of which causes an innocent party to be injured and incur medical expenses, wage loss, and…
Jim Schwebel Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From the Minnesota Association for Justice
Minneapolis, MN, August 24, 2021 – Jim Schwebel has received the lifetime achievement award from the Minnesota Association for Justice. “The Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ) was established in 1954 by a small group of lawyers dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured and accused. The MAJ was created to better represent the overall interests…
Attorney Peter Riley Receives Leadership Award From American Board of Trial Advocates
Minneapolis, MN, August 19, 2021 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorney Peter Riley has received a leadership award from the American Board of Trail Advocates (ABOTA) Minnesota chapter. Peter was recognized for his work with the ABOTA foundation as well as his organizational leadership on the state and national level. “The primary purpose of ABOTA as…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Offering $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction in Road Rage Shooting
$10,000 REWARD Minneapolis, MN, July 28, 2021 – The tragic Road Rage Shooting of July 6, 2021 which resulted in the death of Jay Boughton remains unsolved. Jay was on his way home from coaching with his son in the car when someone opened fire. He died a short time later. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben…
Four Attorneys From Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Have Been Named 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Minneapolis, MN, July 20, 2021 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys Matthew Barber, Cole Dixon, Jennifer Olson and Alicia Sieben have been named to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars List. “The selection process for the Rising Stars list is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process, with one exception: to be eligible…
Eleven Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Selected to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
Minneapolis, MN, July 20, 2021 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that 11 of its attorneys have been named to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. An additional four attorneys from the firm have been named to the 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for a total of 15 out of…
Vehicle Crash Deaths Up 38% in South Dakota in 2020
Every car accident fatality is a tragedy, and unfortunately, South Dakota saw a sharp increase in the number of motor vehicle deaths in 2020. The state’s Department of Public Safety recently released a report detailing last year’s traffic accident statistics, and the information is important for all South Dakota residents to know. South Dakota Accident…
Attorney Kojo Addo Discusses the Derek Chauvin Trial With KARE 11 News
SG&S attorney Kojo Addo recently sat down with KARE 11 News to discuss the ongoing Derek Chauvin trial. You can read the full article here.
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Paul Godlewski Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s Power 30 List
Minneapolis, MN, March 2021 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorney Paul Godlewski has been recognized in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 list for personal injury law. The POWER 30 profiles attorneys “whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive and…
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Jenny Olson Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s Power 30 List
Minneapolis, MN, March 2021 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorney Jenny Olson has been included in Minnesota Lawyer’s POWER 30 list for personal injury law. “To build the list, we interviewed respected attorneys and other leaders around the state, reviewed outcomes of myriad significant cases handled by these and other attorneys, and consulted the archives…
2020 was a Deadly Year on Minnesota Roads – Here are Tips for Driving Safe in Winter Weather
Hundreds of Minnesotans die in car accidents every year, but 2020 was a particular bad year for traffic fatalities. Unfortunately, almost 400 people in the state passed away due to car wrecks. Most traffic accidents are preventable, and being aware of safe driving strategies can save lives. Learning to drive safely in winter weather is…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Welcomes Personal Injury Attorney Aaron Eken to the Law Firm
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 2020) – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce the addition of personal injury attorney Aaron S. Eken to their team of experienced lawyers. Aaron has experience with all aspects of personal injury litigation, including car and truck collisions, motorcycle accidents and general liability cases. He also brings with him compassion…