Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury Lawyer Minneapolis, MN

If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Minneapolis, you’re probably dealing with a painful recovery, bills you didn’t expect, and an insurance company that isn’t returning your calls. At Bennerotte & Associates, P.A., our team brings 19 years of firm experience and a combined 161 years of legal practice to every case we handle. Contact our Minneapolis, MN personal injury lawyer today to arrange a free consultation and learn more about your legal options for compensation.

Why Choose Bennerotte & Associates, P.A. for Personal Injury in Minneapolis, MN?

Minnesota Legal Knowledge Built Over Decades

Thomas R. Bennerotte founded our firm and has been representing injured Minnesotans since 1991. He graduated cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law and has spent his career focused exclusively on personal injury, handling claims and lawsuits for victims of car accidents, truck crashes, dog bites, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and more. Admitted in Minnesota and North Dakota, he knows how local courts operate and how insurance carriers behave in this state.

Tom is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice and regularly lectures at legal and medical seminars across Minnesota and Wisconsin. He’s not building a general practice on the side. This is what he does.

As a personal injury lawyer in Minnesota, Tom has helped thousands of injury victims across the state recover compensation after accidents that weren’t their fault.

A Record That Speaks for Itself

Our attorneys have helped clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for injuries caused by negligence. Car accidents. Trucking crashes. Premises liability. Medical malpractice. Wrongful death. Across all of it, the results have been meaningful and the fights have been real.

Thomas Bennerotte is a Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a designation reserved for trial attorneys who have obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. He’s also been selected for Super Lawyers multiple times, named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and recognized by America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. Attorney Wade Rabenhorst holds the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell: the highest available rating for legal ability and ethics.

No Fees Unless We Win

Personal injury cases at Bennerotte & Associates are handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront. No hourly billing. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you don’t owe us anything. It’s that straightforward.

What Former Clients Are Saying

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“Absolutely incredible law firm! Tom and Sue treated my wife and me like family after a car accident, truly caring, dedicated, and relentless in fighting for us. Their compassion and professionalism turned a tough time into hope and relief. 5 stars all the way!” — Andy B.

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Types Of Personal Injury Cases We Handle In Minneapolis

We represent injured people across a wide range of accident types throughout Minneapolis and the surrounding metro. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

Car accidents. Rear-end collisions, drunk driving crashes, uninsured motorists, distracted driving. Minneapolis roads produce serious accidents regularly, and insurance companies move fast to limit what they pay. We handle the fight so you can focus on getting better.

Truck accidents. Commercial trucking crashes are different from car accidents in almost every way. Multiple liable parties, federal regulations, complex evidence like black box data and driver logs. These cases require a different level of preparation, and we’ve handled them.
Motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists face an uphill battle with insurance companies, who often look for any reason to reduce a payout. We know how adjusters approach these claims and we push back. If you were hurt on a motorcycle in Minneapolis, your case deserves the same serious treatment as any other crash.

Bicycle accidents. Cyclists in Minneapolis face real dangers from inattentive drivers and poor road conditions. When a crash happens, injuries are often severe. We pursue full compensation for medical costs, lost income, and everything else that follows.
Catastrophic injuries. Brain injuries, spinal cord damage, severe burns. These cases demand more investigation, more medical documentation, more experienced legal strategy. We’ve handled them across all injury types, and we’re ready to advocate for you next.

Dog bites. Minnesota holds dog owners strictly liable for injuries their animals cause. No prior history of aggression required. If you were bitten or attacked, you have a clear path to compensation.

Pedestrian accidents. Being struck by a vehicle on foot often means serious injury. We represent Minneapolis pedestrians hurt by negligent drivers and pursue compensation that accounts for the full impact of those injuries.
Rideshare accidents. Uber and Lyft accidents involve layered insurance coverage that changes depending on whether the driver was logged in, had a passenger, or was between rides. That complexity can be used to delay or deny legitimate claims. We cut through it.

Slip and fall accidents. Property owners who fail to address dangerous conditions can be held responsible when someone gets hurt. We handle a variety of fall accident claims, from wet floors to icy walkways and uneven surfaces, and know what evidence takes to build them.
E-scooter accidents. E-scooters are everywhere in Minneapolis now, which increases the risk of accidents and collisions. Whether you were riding a scooter or hit by one, liability questions can get complicated fast. We handle these claims and know how Minnesota courts are treating them.

Wrongful death. Losing someone because of another person’s negligence is devastating. We represent families pursuing wrongful death claims in Minneapolis, and we handle these cases with the care they require.

Minnesota Legal Requirements For Personal Injury Claims

A few key laws shape how personal injury cases work in Minnesota. Understanding them matters before you make any decisions about your claim.

Statute of Limitations

Minnesota gives most injury victims two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. That deadline is set by Minnesota Statutes Section 541.05. Miss it, and your claim is almost certainly gone regardless of how strong it is. Some situations (claims involving minors, certain government defendants, or injuries that weren’t immediately apparent) may affect the timeline. Don’t assume. Talk to an attorney before that window closes.

Minnesota’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System

Minnesota is a no-fault state under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 65B. After a car accident, your own Personal Injury Protection coverage pays your initial medical bills and a portion of lost wages, no matter who caused the crash. But serious injuries—those that meet Minnesota’s tort threshold—allow you to step outside the no-fault system and bring a direct liability claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and other damages not covered by PIP. Knowing when that threshold is met, and moving quickly when it is, directly affects what you’re able to recover.

Modified Comparative Fault

Under Minnesota Statutes Section 604.01, you can still recover damages if you were partially at fault, as long as your share of fault doesn’t exceed 50%. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage. So if you were 20% at fault and your damages total $200,000, you’d recover $160,000. Insurance companies push hard to inflate the victim’s fault percentage. It’s one of the oldest tactics in the playbook, and it’s exactly why having an attorney matters.

Dog Bite Strict Liability

Minnesota Statutes Section 347.22 makes dog owners strictly liable for injuries their animals cause. There’s no “one free bite” rule here. It doesn’t matter whether the dog had ever been aggressive before. If it happened in a place you were legally allowed to be, the owner is liable.

What Damages Are Recoverable In A Minneapolis Personal Injury Case?

What you can recover depends on the facts of your case, but Minnesota law allows for three categories of damages in most personal injury claims.

Economic Damages

These are the concrete, measurable losses. Medical expenses—both past and future—top the list. That means emergency care, surgeries, physical therapy, medication, and any treatment you’ll need down the road. Lost wages cover the income you’ve missed while recovering. If your injuries affect your ability to work long-term, lost earning capacity becomes part of the claim as well. In catastrophic injury cases, economic damages can also include the cost of home modifications, in-home care, and life care planning over decades. Every dollar of loss needs to be documented and supported.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering. Emotional distress. Loss of enjoyment of life. While intangible, these are all real consequences that injured people live with every day. Minnesota doesn’t cap non-economic damages in most personal injury cases, which means there’s no arbitrary ceiling on what you can pursue. Insurance companies routinely undervalue these damages in early settlement offers. Our experienced Minneapolis personal injury attorneys know what these claims are actually worth and won’t let insurers set the terms.

Punitive Damages

In cases involving particularly reckless or malicious conduct, Minnesota law allows for punitive damages under Minnesota Statutes Section 549.20. A drunk driver who caused a serious crash. A trucking company that ignored federal safety requirements. When conduct crosses a certain line, punitive damages punish the wrongdoer and send a message. They’re not available in every case, but when the facts support them, they can significantly increase total recovery.

Contact Bennerotte & Associates, P.A.

If you or someone in your family has been injured due to another person’s negligence in Minneapolis or anywhere in Minnesota, we’re here to help. Consultations are free. We work on contingency, so there are no fees unless we win your case. When you reach out, you can expect to hear back from our team promptly. Contact us to schedule your free consultation.