Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota Wrongful Death Lawyer’


Matthew D. McCollister, Minnesota Personal Injury Attorney

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Matt-McCollister-1 Matthew D. McCollister, Minnesota Personal Injury AttorneyMatthew is an excellent addition to the TSR Injury Law firm. Prior to joining the firm, Matthew has experience handling Personal Injury cases from both the Plaintiff and Defense side; which gives him a unique perspective and insight on how to achieve the best results for his clients.

Matthew attended Hamline School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor and graduated Cum Laude. Prior to attending Hamline, Matthew graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a Bachelor of Science degree in history. Matthew graduated from River Falls Summa Cum Laude.

Prior to entering the practice of law, Matthew spent some time as a basketball coach. He coached at Minneapolis Patrick Henry High school where he helped guide the team to four straight state championships. He also spent a year coaching college basketball at Eastern Arizona College.

Matthew currently resides with his wife, Tracy, in St. Paul. In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his puppies, traveling, and rooting for the Golden Gophers.


Minnesota Car Accident Injury

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

mn-ambulance-1 Minnesota Car Accident InjuryMore than two million people are the victims of a car accident injury each year in the United States. The majority of car accidents, resulting in car accident injury, are due to negligence on the part of one or both of the drivers. Negligence is defined as failure to exercise a degree of care that is necessary in order to prevent damage or car accident injury.

We are Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyers and skilled litigators. We help individuals and families injured in an accident — car, truck, bus, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, slip and fall, or third party work accidents. Personal injury law is all we do and our attorneys are dedicated to providing personal injury victims with experienced, ethical legal representation.

We work with Minnesota clients who have suffered a wide variety of injuries, from brain injury and spinal injury to tinnitus, anisocoria, or broken bones — we have seen it all. No case is too large or complex for us to handle. Whether you have been involved in a car accident or need an advocate in a wrongful death case, we provide the expertise, commitment, and aggressive representation that yields results.

Victims of a car accident injury have the legal right to seek compensation for:

  • medical expenses
  • loss of income
  • loss of earning potential
  • pain and suffering
  • property damage (usually settled under no-fault)

If the car accident injury was the result of an accident due to a defect, a product liability claim may also be filed. The defects may be the result of a:

  • flawed design
  • manufacturing error
  • defective part
  • negligent repair job

After you have called the police, exchanged driver information, and notified your insurance company about the accident; it is in your best interests to seek legal counsel. The insurance companies already have a team of investigators and attorneys working to deny your claim. You need someone fighting for your rights.

This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, a personal injury law firm serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the state of Minnesota. Call 612-362-0000 to discuss your case.


Minnesota Car Accident: Fatal Car Crash

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

mn-wrongful-death-3 Minnesota Car Accident: Fatal Car CrashApproximately 40,000 people are killed in fatal car accidents each year in the United States, with about 40 percent of the fatal crashes being alcohol-related. That means a person dies in a car accident every 12 minutes. The leading cause of death for people between 2 and 34 years old is motor vehicle crashes.

Loss of life is a tragedy — made more difficult if it leads to financial insecurity. If a fatal car accident occurs because of another’s negligence, it is called wrongful death and the family is entitled to file a claim to recover monetary damages (Minnesota State Statute 573.02).

There are many guidelines that have to be strictly adhered to when filing a wrongful death claim. A trustee must be appointed by the courts, chosen to represent the spouse and blood relatives of the deceased. According to Minnesota State Statute, a wrongful death claim must be filed within 3 years of the death. It must also meet the criteria of being filed within 6 years from the accident. The court determines the proportionate pecuniary loss of those entitled to recover compensation and orders the monetary distribution accordingly.

Damages in wrongful death cases are limited to financial and emotional losses resulting from the death. Damages allowed include:

  • Funeral expenses
  • Burial expenses
  • Medical expenses
  • Potential earnings
  • Loss of advice, assistance, protection, counsel, and companionship

Damages disallowed:

  • emotional stress
  • pain and suffering

In the event your family has been impacted by a wrongful death, you do not have to bear the financial burden alone. Minnesota state law allows for you to recover your financial losses. You will need to retain an experienced Minnesota Wrongful Death Attorney to ensure that every aspect of your claim is in order. Call TSR Injury Law at 612-362-0000.