If you have been hurt in an accident, you are likely dealing with unexpected physical pain, mounting medical bills, and missed time at work. It is easy to feel overwhelmed. You should not have to carry this heavy burden alone. At 612-Injured (Heimerl & Lammers), we help everyday Minnesotans pick up the pieces after a serious injury. We treat you like a trusted neighbor, but we fight for you like a shield. Our Minneapolis personal injury lawyers are here to take the stress off your shoulders so you can focus entirely on getting better.
The days and weeks immediately following an accident are critical. Insurance adjusters know you are stressed, and they often use this time to catch you off guard. To protect your rights and your future financial recovery, be sure to avoid these three common mistakes:
When you are hurt in an accident, you need more than just a lawyer. You need a shield against powerful insurance companies and a team that treats you like family. Here is what we bring to your side:
Our founding partners are military veterans. Ben Heimerl served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Mike Lammers served in the U.S. Navy during the Gulf War. We bring that same “never back down” discipline and focus to the courtroom to fight for you.
You get direct access to seasoned trial attorneys, not junior assistants. Our partners are recognized by their peers with distinctions like Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America®. We know how to build winning cases.
We have been defending everyday Minnesotans for more than a quarter of a century. We aren’t guessing. We know the local courts, the local roads, and exactly how insurance companies try to avoid paying what they owe.
Insurance companies are businesses trying to save money. They often try to downplay your physical pain or pressure you into a fast, low settlement. We step in to handle all the phone calls and paperwork so they cannot take advantage of you.
We are here for you whenever you need us. You can call or text our team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We guarantee a same-day response because we know your peace of mind cannot wait.
You never have to worry about out-of-pocket legal costs. We handle your personal injury claim on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay us a single penny unless we successfully win money for you.
Minnesota has unique insurance laws that confuse many people. Understanding these two rules will give you a much clearer picture of how your medical bills get paid and how your final settlement is calculated:
1. Minnesota is a “No-Fault” State
If you are hurt in a car crash, your own auto insurance company is required by law to pay for your initial medical treatment and lost wages, no matter who caused the accident. This is called Personal Injury Protection (PIP). It does not mean nobody is at fault for the crash; it just means your own insurance handles the immediate, basic bills so you can get fast medical care.
2. The 51% Comparative Fault Rule
Can you still get compensation if you were partly to blame for the accident? In Minnesota, the answer is yes, as long as you were not 51% or more at fault. State law allows you to collect compensation from the other driver, but your total payout will be reduced by your percentage of blame.
How it works: If a jury decides your total damages are $100,000, but finds that you were 20% to blame for the crash (perhaps because you were speeding slightly), your final payout will be reduced by 20%, leaving you with $80,000. Because the insurance company will try to shift as much blame onto you as possible to save money, having a strong shield to protect your side of the story is vital.
★ Award Recognition
Four of our attorneys have earned recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®—an honor based entirely on confidential peer review. No attorney can pay for inclusion; recognition is earned through consistent excellence.
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It is important to understand one major truth: insurance companies are not your friendly neighbors. They are large corporations focused on saving money. Their main goal is to pay you as little as possible, or even deny your claim completely.
The Insurance Playbook: They might call you right after an accident, acting helpful, to get you to sign a quick settlement. Don’t fall for it. That initial offer is almost always lower than what you actually need to cover your long-term medical care and lost wages.
We know their playbook inside and out. When you hire us, we step between you and the insurance company. We handle all the phone calls, the paperwork, and the negotiations so you can have peace of mind.
With years of dedicated practice in the Twin Cities, we’ve helped hundreds of families navigate the complexities after an accident at the hand of someone else’s negligence. Here is what they have to say.
From the busy streets of the Twin Cities to icy winter roads, accidents can happen anywhere. Our Minneapolis personal injury lawyers routinely handle a wide variety of personal injury cases, including:
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A serious injury can impact your life for months or even years. We work hard to get you full compensation for all your financial and emotional losses, which may include:
Partner
Scott has dedicated his legal career to standing up for people hurt by the carelessness of others. He cuts through complex legalese to guide clients in a calm, straightforward manner, ensuring they always know what to expect and feel completely protected against pushy insurance companies.
Attorney
Lauren focuses her practice on civil litigation, fighting hard for victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Born and raised in Minnesota, she works tirelessly to make sure insurance companies don’t downplay the real physical and emotional pain her clients are experiencing.
Attorney
Joe understands that a serious accident completely disrupts your life well beyond just the medical bills. He takes a thoughtful, practical approach to holding insurance companies accountable, taking the time to listen to your concerns and fighting to secure full and fair settlements.
You do not have to navigate this complicated process by yourself. Our Minneapolis personal injury lawyers handle your case on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay us a single penny unless we win money for you.
We make things as easy as possible for you. If your injuries make it hard to travel, we can come directly to your home or your hospital bedside. Let us do the heavy lifting while you focus on healing. Contact us today!
Review our work and learn why so many injured people across Minnesota trust our attorneys to fight for meaningful results.
Personal Injury – Wrongful Death
The tragic and preventable death in a trucking accidents left a family devastated. Our attorneys pursued every avenue of accountability on their behalf, building a comprehensive liability case that resulted in one of our most significant wrongful death recoveries. This outcome reflects our commitment to ensuring that families who suffer the unthinkable are not left to face the consequences alone.
Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice
A failure to diagnose a serious medical condition in a timely manner resulted in significant harm that could have been prevented with appropriate clinical attention. Our attorneys worked with medical experts to establish the standard of care that was owed and demonstrate precisely where that standard was not met, securing a substantial recovery that accounted for the lasting impact on the client’s health and quality of life.
Personal Injury – Slip & Fall
A slip and fall incident on a negligently maintained property resulted in a herniated disc requiring ongoing medical treatment and limiting the client’s ability to work and enjoy daily life. Our attorneys established clear liability on the part of the property owner and recovered damages covering medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for the long-term physical impact of the injury.
Personal Injury – Boating Accident
A Minnesota boating accident caused serious injuries due to the negligence of another party on the water. Our team built a strong case establishing liability and recovered significant compensation for the client’s medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering. This result serves as an important reminder that injury law extends well beyond the road and that 612-Injured fights just as hard no matter where the negligence occurs.
Most Minneapolis personal injury firms work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay $0 upfront. The attorney only gets paid if they successfully recover money for you through a settlement or court verdict.
Minnesota has a relatively generous Statute of Limitations, but it varies by the type of accident:
Minnesota is a No-Fault state, which confuses many people. Regardless of who caused a car accident, your own insurance pays for your first $20,000 in medical expenses and $20,000 in lost wages.
To sue the other driver for additional damages (like pain and suffering), you must meet one of these "thresholds":
