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Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyers and Laws

The top injury firms in Minnesota's major cities, ranked on Google Maps position and Google reviews, and the state rules that shape every claim.

Rankings

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The law

Minnesota injury law in 60 seconds

Filing deadline

6 years

For most injury claims (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1). 6 years applies to most negligence claims. Some injury claims (e.g., intentional torts) have shorter deadlines.

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (51% bar)

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Minn. Stat. § 604.01)

Car insurance

No-fault state

Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

Case types

Rankings by case type

Open a city above, then narrow its ranking to the kind of case you have:

  • Car accident lawyers
  • Truck accident lawyers
  • Motorcycle accident lawyers
  • Rideshare accident lawyers
  • Slip and fall lawyers
  • Wrongful death lawyers

FAQ

Minnesota personal injury questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Minnesota?

In most cases, 6 years from the date of the injury (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1). 6 years applies to most negligence claims. Some injury claims (e.g., intentional torts) have shorter deadlines. Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Minnesota?

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Minn. Stat. § 604.01)

Is Minnesota a no-fault car insurance state?

Minnesota is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.