LINDELL & LAVOIE, LLP
practice in the following areas of law. We have the
expertise, understanding and experience to help you in all
of these situations.
Automobile
Accidents
Another driver’s simple carelessness can
have tragic results. Auto accidents leave their injured
victims in a vulnerable position. Insurance companies
evaluate all injuries from the perspective of a corporation
doing business. They want to settle your claim quickly,
quietly and as cheaply as possible. With our help, you can
expect your case to be evaluated fairly and comprehensively,
and we will work hard to see you are completely compensated.
On the Job
Injuries
From construction workers to waitresses, on
the job injuries are a common occurrence. In Minnesota,
these injuries are almost always governed by our extensive
and complex workers' compensation statutes. Over the past 27
years, Jim Lindell has become an expert in
this field and has learned to simplify the workers'
compensation process for his clients. Our attorneys have the
skill and understanding to see that you receive all the
compensation and other benefits to which you are entitled.
Dog Bites
In any given situation, animals may act
unexpectedly. This is especially true when children are
present. However, pet owners have a responsibility to keep
their animals safe and under control. An attack by a pet may
inflict physical, even life-threatening bodily injury, as
well as emotional or mental pain and anguish. At
Lindell & Lavoie, our education and
experience with similar cases will assist us in our efforts
to maximize your recovery.
Slip & Fall and Dangerous
Premises
Property owners are generally responsible
for maintaining their premises in a reasonably safe
condition. When an individual slips and falls or incurs
other injury due to a dangerous or poorly maintained
environment, the owner of that property can be held
responsible. We at Lindell & Lavoie
have helped many of our clients secure favorable
outcomes in these cases while minimizing their economic and
emotional stress.
Injuries from Defective
Products
When we buy or use a product, we rightfully
expect that it can be used safely. Nonetheless, often
products with dangerous defects get produced and sold by
their manufacturer. When these products cause an injury, the
manufacturer may be held responsible. Unfortunately, it is
never that simple. Manufacturers vigorously defend
themselves against any liability, and often only clients
with experienced, skilled, and tough legal representation
are able to recover for their injuries. At Lindell
& Lavoie, we have a successful history of
litigating defective products cases.
Medical
Malpractice
Unfortunately, it is less and less common
today to really know your doctor. Our complicated health
care system frequently leaves both patients and doctors at
the mercy of insurance company plans. In a busy system where
patients are too often little more than another chart,
mistakes get made that can result in catastrophic injuries.
At Lindell & Lavoie, we have been part
of an effort by trial lawyers to put the humanity back into
medicine. By holding medical centers responsible for the
mistakes they make, we not only help our clients receive the
just compensation that they deserve, but also give the
health care system an incentive to its treat patients like
people again.
Injured by Drunk
Driver
Every year drunk drivers kill and injure
thousands of people on our roads and highways. And while
their carelessness and poor judgment is the primary cause of
these accidents, bars and restaurants also have a duty not
to over serve their patrons. When a restaurant knowingly
continues to serve an impaired individual and that person
goes out and injures another person, under Minnesota law,
the restaurant can be held responsible for those injuries.
At Lindell & Lavoie, we have litigated
many of these cases. Our job is not finished until we
exhaust all options to see our injured clients are fairly
and adequately compensated.
