St. Cloud Personal Injury Lawyers
Compassionate Counsel for Injured Minnesotans
At Bolt Law Firm, we’re more than just trial lawyers; we’re neighbors who genuinely care about the people we represent. Our attorneys live and work in communities like St. Cloud, and we take great pride in standing up for locals and their families who’ve been hurt through no fault of their own. We understand the stress, uncertainty, and pain that can come after an accident, and we’re here to guide you with compassion and confidence from the very beginning.
Over the years, our team has secured multimillion-dollar recoveries for clients across Minnesota and earned recognition in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. But what we’re truly by the chance to help real people rebuild their lives.
If you’ve been injured in an accident in St. Cloud, reach out today to discuss your case for free with our personal injury attorneys. Start by dialing (763) 292-2102 now.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Every accident is different, but one thing stays the same: your right to be treated fairly and respectfully when you pursue compensation. We represent clients across a wide range of personal injury cases and bring experience, resources, and real determination to every matter we handle. From car crashes to catastrophic injuries, we fight for full accountability from those responsible, even if it means going to trial against a major corporation or insurance company.
We’re standing by to help clients in St. Cloud with cases that involve the following and more:
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bus accidents
- Car accidents
- Construction accidents
- Dog attacks and bites
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises liability
- Product liability
- Truck accidents
- Work injury claims
- Wrongful death claims
Determining Liability in a Personal Injury Claim
Establishing liability is one of the most important parts of a personal injury claim. In most cases, liability depends on proving that another person or entity acted negligently, meaning they failed to use reasonable care and caused harm as a result. Our attorneys can conduct thorough investigations to determine exactly what happened that led to your accident and who should be held accountable for your losses.
To figure out liability, we usually:
- Reviewing police and accident reports
- Collecting photographs, videos, and witness statements
- Consulting with third-party experts in accident reconstruction, medicine, or workplace safety
- Examining insurance coverage and company policies
Comparative Negligence Rule in Minnesota
Minnesota personal injury law allows you to pursue compensation for both economic and non-economic losses caused by an accident.
In a typical case, we help clients pursue damages related to:
- Medical costs and ongoing treatment expenses
- Lost income and future earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Property damage
- Loss of enjoyment of life
However, Minnesota also follows a comparative negligence rule. Under this statute, if you are found partially at fault for the accident, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are awarded $1,000,000 but found 20% responsible, your recovery would be $800,000. As long as your liability never meets or exceeds 51%, you can still pursue and potentially recover damages.
Minnesota’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
Most personal injury lawsuits in Minnesota must be filed within six years of the date of the injury. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to compensation entirely. Some cases, such as medical malpractice or wrongful death, may have shorter deadlines.
Even though six years is a long time, you should not plan to use that much time to start a claim. Evidence becomes more challenging to find and use effectively as time goes by, especially regarding witness memories and testimonies. If important details are lost because you took too long to talk to an attorney, it could damage your case. Therefore, the simple solution is to talk to an attorney from our firm as soon as you can after being injured in an accident anywhere in St. Cloud.
What Our Firm Can Do for You
When you choose Bolt Law Firm, you’re choosing a team that combines skill, experience, and resources to prepare compelling cases and claims for clients. From the moment you hire us, we take on all the legal work, so you can focus on healing.
Our St. Cloud personal injury attorneys can help with your case by:
- Investigating the facts and gathering evidence to support your claim
- Handling all communication with insurance companies and opposing counsel
- Evaluating your damages and attempting to negotiate for a fair settlement
- Working with trusted experts to establish liability and long-term costs
- Taking your case to trial, if necessary, to pursue the outcome you deserve
Throughout the process, we’ll keep you informed and involved. You’ll work directly with your attorney, who will take the time to understand your story and fight for a fair outcome.
Get Help from a St. Cloud Personal Injury Attorney Today
At Bolt Law Firm, we’re proud to represent our neighbors in St. Cloud and across Minnesota with honesty, compassion, and strength. If you’ve been injured and need trusted legal guidance, we’re ready to help.
Contact us online or by dialing (763) 292-2102 today to schedule your free consultation.