{"id":3978,"date":"2015-08-14T13:18:35","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T19:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgs.com\/?p=3978"},"modified":"2015-08-14T13:18:35","modified_gmt":"2015-08-14T19:18:35","slug":"issues-caused-by-car-accidents-in-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/14\/issues-caused-by-car-accidents-in-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"Issues Caused by Car Accidents in Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3979\" src=\"https:\/\/bgs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/car-accident-concerns.jpg\" alt=\"car accidents in MN\" width=\"281\" height=\"157\" \/><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/bgs.com\/personal-injury-law\/how-to-feel-in-control-after-an-auto-accident\/\">car accidents<\/a> happen every year in the state of Minnesota. While some drivers walk away unharmed, countless others are not so lucky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><i>Serious injuries, fatalities and extensive damage are often the result of car accidents caused by negligent or impaired drivers.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The victims of these accidents are often left with costly medical bills and lost income. The emotional trauma of the incident causes both the injured victim and their family grief and heartache. \u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re going through the aftermath of a car accident, contact BGS today for a free consultation about your specific situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Common Causes of Car Accidents<\/h3>\n<p>There are numerous factors that can cause a car accident, but some of the most common ones include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distracted drivers<\/li>\n<li>Texting and driving<\/li>\n<li>Cell phone use<\/li>\n<li>Speeding<\/li>\n<li>Hazardous roadways<\/li>\n<li>Driving under the influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When another person is to blame for your injuries, it doesn\u2019t matter what the cause is, but understanding why the accident took place will help you prove your case.<\/p>\n<h3>Injuries Caused by Car Accidents<\/h3>\n<p>Car accidents can cause a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/bgs.com\/areas-of-practice\/personal-injury-law\/\">personal injury<\/a>; some minor and others catastrophic. We have worked with car accident victims who have suffered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burn injuries<\/li>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries<\/li>\n<li>Brain injuries<\/li>\n<li>Lacerations<\/li>\n<li>Broken bones<\/li>\n<li>Back and neck injuries<\/li>\n<li>Internal injuries<\/li>\n<li>Concussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have been involved in a car accident that was not your fault, we can help.<\/p>\n<h3>How BGS Can Help<\/h3>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/bgs.com\">Barna, Guzy and Steffen<\/a>, we understand that car accidents can be life changing, and we\u2019re here to help you obtain the compensation you are legally entitled to receive. We can help you obtain compensation for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical bills<\/li>\n<li>Lost income<\/li>\n<li>Funeral expenses (in wrongful death cases)<\/li>\n<li>Pain and suffering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is our goal to settle your claim as efficiently and quickly as possible while helping you obtain the maximum recovery under the law. If we cannot settle your case out of court, a trial may be necessary. Our experienced attorneys will be there to guide you every step of the way, advocating for your rights and helping you recover the damages to which you may be entitled.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><i>We understand that this can be a confusing and stressful time in your life. We are here to help you through the personal injury claim process to make it as simple and straightforward as possible.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>The Barna, Guzy &amp; Steffen Difference<\/h3>\n<p>Our attorneys will ask you questions regarding the nature of your injuries and what transpired before, during and after the accident. We will investigate every variable involved in your accident to make sure we construct the best legal case possible. Our experienced car accident attorneys always work closely with our clients to ensure that they understand what is happening with their case and how the legal process works.<br \/>\nIf you need assistance with your car accident injury case, call BGS today for a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of car accidents happen every year in the state of Minnesota. While some drivers walk away unharmed, countless others are not so lucky. Serious injuries, fatalities and extensive damage are often the result of car accidents caused by negligent or impaired drivers. The victims of these accidents are often left with costly medical bills and lost income. The emotional trauma of the incident causes both the injured victim and their family grief and heartache. \u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re going through the aftermath of a car accident, contact BGS today for a free consultation about your specific situation. Common Causes of Car Accidents There are numerous factors that can cause a car accident, but some of the most common ones include: Distracted drivers Texting and driving Cell phone use Speeding Hazardous roadways Driving under the influence When another person is to blame for your injuries, it doesn\u2019t matter what the cause is, but understanding why the accident took place will help you prove your case. Injuries Caused by Car Accidents Car accidents can cause a wide range of personal injury; some minor and others catastrophic. We have worked with car accident victims who have suffered: Burn injuries Spinal cord injuries Brain injuries Lacerations Broken bones Back and neck injuries Internal injuries Concussions If you have&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[20],"tags":[],"coauthors":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Issues Caused by Car Accidents in Minnesota - Barna, Guzy &amp; Steffen, LTD.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/14\/issues-caused-by-car-accidents-in-minnesota\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Issues Caused by Car Accidents in Minnesota - Barna, Guzy &amp; Steffen, LTD.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Thousands of car accidents happen every year in the state of Minnesota. 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