Car Accident Crashes
Motor vehicle crashes comprise a significant portion of personal injury and wrongful death cases. Although they are high in number, they are not always easy to resolve.
Dog Bites
Minnesota has a specific statute imposing liability upon the owner of a dog for injuries caused by the dog under certain circumstances.
Medical Negligence Medical negligence cases involve injuries arising out of the wrongful care or treatment rendered by a medical provider.
Premises Liability
Premises liability cases arise from injuries that occur in commercial and residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, etc.
Airplane Crashes
Airplane crashes almost always result in the tragic loss of life. Most people think of well-publicized large airplane disasters when talking about airplane crashes. However, there are many crashes among “private aircraft” traffic.
Insurance Disputes
We represent injured individuals who have sustained a loss and have been treated unfairly by their own insurance company.
Defective Products
If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, a products liability case can be filed against a variety of parties involved in the manufacturing and sale of the product.
Injuries
Swor & Gatto P. A. has represented thousands of injured people who have suffered many different types of injuries.
Many aspects are involved in properly resolving motor vehicle accident cases. We understand the traffic laws and duties imposed on public and commercial carriers. We also have access to experts to help with the analysis of complex scientific and engineering principles which are often necessary to determine just how an accident occurred and who was at fault.
We understand the medical concepts which are needed to evaluate injuries as well as the principles of accounting and economics to evaluate economic losses. We handle motor vehicle accident crash cases involving the following:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Hit and run accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Alcohol related crashes
- Driver injuries
- Passenger injuries
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Uninsured motorist accidents
- Underinsured motorist accidents
- Semi-Truck and tractor/trailer crashes
- Railroad crossing crashes
- Rollover accidents
- Bus accidents
- Workers compensation
Many cases are resolved through negotiation or through the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration.) Oftentimes, the best result can be achieved through the use of these means.
However, some cases must be presented to a judge and/or jury. When that is necessary, we recognize that we have a reservoir of experience in the courtroom that we can draw upon to expertly present the case to the judge and jury. We are prepared to address the issues of any case to maximize our client’s recovery.
Recently there have been numerous highly publicized cases of severe and devastating injuries caused by dogs. We understand the nuances of the statute and the court decisions interpreting the statute. Injuries caused by dogs can oftentimes be devastating resulting in severe functional and cosmetic disabilities.
Medical providers include hospitals, medical doctors, osteopaths, dentists, chiropractors, nurses, psychologists and a variety of other medical professionals. There are many different examples of medical malpractice:
- Operating on the wrong body part or limb
- Misdiagnosis of a life threatening condition
- Improper reading of diagnostic tests such as x-rays and MRI scans
- Accidents that occur during surgery
- Birth injuries
- Preventable infections related to treatment
- Burn injuries
- Amputation injuries
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bone injuries
- Injuries to children
If you believe that you have been a victim of a medical mistake, you should contact an attorney with experience in medical malpractice immediately to evaluate and handle your case. There are complicated and stringent statutes of limitation for medical malpractice cases that strictly limit the amount of time an injured person has to file a medical malpractice claim.
It is a generally accepted legal principle that the owner of premises has a duty to keep the premises in a condition that is reasonably safe for its customers or warn its customers of dangerous conditions which the owner knows or should know about. Premises liability cases can include slip and fall cases, trip and fall cases, assaults from unruly patrons, assaults caused by inadequate security measures. If you believe that you have been injured as a result of dangerous premises, you may have the right to file a legal claim for your damages.
We understand the duties of pilots and air carriers. Paul J. Gatto is a licensed pilot who has personally logged many flight hours. If you have been the victim of an aviation accident, you will need an attorney who has the experience and specialized knowledge to determine the cause of the crash and to help you collect the maximum amount allowed under the law. Our goal is to determine the maximum recovery that you are entitled to receive and obtain the maximum compensation for your loss, and your pain and suffering.
In some instances, insurance companies deny coverage altogether; in other instances insurance companies unfairly deny claims or provide unfair settlements of claims. We have handled claims against most major U.S. insurance companies with respect to coverage disputes and improper denial of benefits. If you believe that your insurance company has treated you unfairly or has wrongfully denied coverage to you, call us as soon as possible. Minnesota imposes limitations on the time within which a claim can be brought against an insurance company on its insurance contract.
The potential defendant in a products liability case can include the retail outlet, the manufacturer and the wholesaler. Product liability laws are complex and involve theories based upon negligence, breach of warranty and strict liability. If you believe that a product that caused your injury was defective or dangerous, we recommend that you call an attorney experienced in product liability as soon as possible to review your potential case. We have represented many individuals in Minnesota who have been injured as a result of dangerous and defective products. Defective products can range from automobiles to airplanes, ladders to car seats, prescription drugs to medical devices, farm equipment to common household products and appliances.
The type of injuries that Swor & Gatto P. A. has handled involve the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Burn injuries
- Broken bone injuries
- Injuries to children
- Neck, back and spine injuries
- Amputation injuries
- Injuries resulting in wrongful death
We understand the medical concepts regarding injuries and the terrible impact they have upon people and their families.
