On Friday, July 20, 2018, a Fillmore County jury found Bradley Swanson not guilty of four drug charges. During the trial, the Fillmore County Attorney argued that Bradley Swanson conspired with his ex-girlfriend and a minor to grow marijuana in Chatfield, MN. The...
Year: 2018
Drug and DWI Charges Dismissed Due to Prosecutor’s Constitutional Violation
Earlier this week, an Olmsted County judge dismissed four of five charges against Nicholas Loomis, including felony drug and gross misdemeanor DWI charges. The dismissal was based upon the judge's finding that the State of Minnesota, represented by the Olmsted County...
Attorney Borgen Recognized as 2017 North Star Lawyer
Attorney Grant Borgen has been recognized as a 2017 North Star Lawyer. This designation is provided to Minnesota State Bar Association members who provide 50 or more hours of pro-bono legal services per year to low-income persons. This is his second time receiving...
Recognizing The Symptoms Of A Herniated Disk
Back injuries can cause more than pain for workers. Heavy laborers, construction workers, health care professionals, and office workers alike may lose time from work after suffering a back injury. A herniated disk, for instance, can involve a wide range of symptoms...
Attorney Stevens Admitted to Practice in Wisconsin
Last Thursday, Attorney Jeremy Stevens was admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin. This admission means that Attorney Stevens is now licensed to handle any case in a Wisconsin state court. Attorney Stevens is also admitted to practice in the State of...
Firefighters Push To Change Workers’ Compensation Law For PTSD
Awareness of the causes and effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome has grown substantially in recent years, especially with regard to our veterans returning from combat. However, many workers in Minnesota face traumatic events while on the job. Health care...
Who Pays My Medical Bills if I am Hurt in a Car Accident?
In Minnesota, we have a law called the "Minnesota No-Fault Statute." (Minn. Stat. 65B.44). This law provides that all licensed vehicles must carry insurance. The portion that pays your medical bills is called "personal injury protection" or more commonly known...
Can Posting On Social Media Affect Your Workers’ Comp Claim?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and a host of other social media platforms have become an integral part of daily life for many people. Researchers say that we have an innate desire to share information about our lives with others. Roughly 80 percent of posts listed on...
Attorney Borgen to Lecture on Recent Supreme Court Decision
In a recent blog, we wrote about how Attorneys Bird and Borgen helped revive an injured worker's claim at the Minnesota Supreme Court. The case involved a man who was seriously injured at work by a defective product. The man's case was dismissed at the district court...
Hiring a Lawyer in a Personal Injury Case
If you have been injured at the hands of someone else, you may have a personal injury claim. The question becomes--how do I hold the wrongdoer responsible for my injuries? The simple answer is to hire a competent personal injury lawyer that is not afraid to go to...