Category: Minnesota No-Fault

Minnesota Vehicle Owners Are Legally Responsible For Accident Caused by Permissive Drivers

Posted on November 4, 2015 Car Accidents,In The News,Local News,Minnesota No-Fault,Personal Injury,Vehicle Accidents,What Does This Word Mean?

In Minnesota, the owner of a motor vehicle is personally responsible for the negligent driving of any person operating the vehicle with the owner’s permission.  So if you let somebody drive your car in Minnesota, and the driver negligently causes an accident, you may be liable for the injuries and damages associated with the accident…. read more

New Minnesota Court of Appeals Ruling Favors No-Fault Claimants

Posted on January 8, 2015 Car Accidents,General,In The News,Insurance Disputes,Local News,Minnesota No-Fault,State Law,Vehicle Accidents

Minnesota law provides for no-fault benefits for persons injured in auto accidents in the state.  Minnesota’s no-fault act requires every “owner of a motor vehicle of a type which is required to be registered or licensed or is principally garaged in” Minnesota to carry no-fault insurance.  Minn. Stat. § 65B.48 subd. 1.  A person injured… read more