St. Paul, Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyers caution: HOT DISH AND CAR CRASHES DO NOT MIX

Car Crash Advice From a St. Paul MN Personal Injury Lawyer

Being in the business of helping injured victims has taught us a thing or two about clients.  Midwestern clients that is.  We’ve all heard the cliché about those of us living in the heartland refusing an offer of hot dish at least three times before deciding that “maybe just a little” would be okay—as our stomach growls—“if it isn’t too much trouble”.  Unfortunately, this mentality extends to crash victims. 

 We Midwesterners have a reputation for being tough.  For not needing help.  For not getting injured.   And if we do get hurt?  Well, we make darn sure we don’t complain about it.   All too often the crash attorneys at Champion Law, LLC ask an injured client how he or she is feeling only to have that client respond, “Not too bad”.  If only multiple fractures, wearing a halo brace and being bedridden were so easy. 

 The problem with our pattern of niceties is that it doesn’t do us any favors in the examining room or in the courtroom.  When victims withhold information from their treating medical providers or diminish their symptoms they do not receive the care they need.  In turn, their medical records do not reflect the true extent of their injuries and associated symptoms.  And there we have it folks—an injured victim who is trying to “tough it out” and medical records that look like nothing much is wrong.  In other words, an insurance defense attorney’s dream. 

So, the crash attorneys at Champion Law, LLC urge you to step out of the Midwestern box.  Don’t be ashamed to talk about your injuries and what you are experiencing.  Your health and your personal injury case depend on it. 

 

Kimberly G. Behm

Attorney at Law
Champion Law LLC
3252 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN  55126
651-766-5886
f – 651-766-5235

kim@champion-law.com

www.champion-law.com

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN PRODUCT LIABILITY ATTORNEY, NATE BJERKE OF CHAMPION LAW, SPEAKS OUT ON ZIMMER DUROM CUP HIP IMPLANTS

I have blogged about Zimmer Durom Cup Hip implants in the past [INSERT A LINK TO THE BLOG HERE].  Briefly, Zimmer instituted a “stop sale” on its Durom Cup hip implants on July 24, 2008.  The Zimmer Durom Cup sale freeze was prompted by a letter sent to Zimmer and surgeons across the country by a leading orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, Dr. Larry Dorr.  Dr. Dorr, who had used the Zimmer Durom Cup implant on over a hundred patients, began noticing a high failure rate in the Durom Cup.  In a letter to his colleagues at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dr. Dorr noted the following concerning the Zimmer Durom cup implants:

• The failure rate was very high in the first two years after the Zimmer Durom cup was implanted;
• Symptoms were classic for loose implants;
• The cups would “just pop free”;
• He did not believe the fixation surface on the cups was good;
• The cups were not properly seating to the pelvic bone; and
• He stopped using the cups after the first time he had to replace a Zimmer Durom Cup implant.

Dr. Dorr wrote this letter concerning the Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant on April 22, 2008 and Zimmer finally stopped selling the Durom Cup implant on July 24, 2008.  Zimmer sent a letter to doctors and patients recommending that doctors monitor their Durom Cup patients closely.   

Zimmer seemed to be taking a step in the right direction when by offering to pay for revision surgeries for people who had the bad hips in exchange for a complete release of any additional claims.  (As a product liability attorney, I don’t think this is adequate because it does not account for rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, or compensation for the time lost and pain a patient suffers.)  It seems now that Zimmer has hardened it stance.  In a case Champion Law is handling, Zimmer refused to pay for the revision surgery ahead of time like they reportedly had done in the past.  Why Zimmer is taking this stance is anyone’s guess – it seems odd in light of the clear product problems. 

In light of this stance by Zimmer, Nate Bjerke and his law firm, Champion Law LLC, are gearing up for a fight.  If you or someone you know had a defective Zimmer Durom Cup implant go bad, call product liability attorney Nate Bjerke of Champion Law LLC at 866-778-2919 or 651-766-5886 or e-mail us by logging on to http://www.champion-law.com/.  We promise to answer your questions without the pushy sales pitch.

Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

MN and WI Personal Injury Lawyers On Automobile Accident Law

Unfortunately, at some time in our lives, most of us will experience an automobile accident. When you are in a car accident, even if you are not injured, there are certain things that you should and should not do. If you are involved in litigation arising from a car accident, you will benefit from consulting Personal injury lawyer.

Automobile Accident Law

·         Stay At The Scene

·         Safeguard The Injured

·         Obtain Information

·         Do Not Admit Fault

·         Get Medical Care

The personal injury attorneys at Champion Law are experienced in knowing how to build and negotiate your case with the insurance companies, and if necessary, know how to take your case to trial. They know the governing laws backwards and forwards. Insurance companies will typically do everything they can to take advantage of you and try to effect the lowest possible settlement. Our attorneys are in a good position to help you obtain a favorable settlement that significantly exceeds what you can obtain on your own.

We have put together a free booklet The 5 Traps That Can Kill Your Personal Injury Case as an aide in determining if an attorney is the right choice for you.

At Champion Law, we can help you:

·         Receive payment for your medical bills

·         Collect compensation for lost time from work

·         See to it that you and your family is taken care of

·         File your paperwork

·         Make calls on your behalf

·         Answer all of your questions as they arise

·         Receive 100% of the compensation you deserve

Contact us at Champion Law today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919 for a free consult. Or visit our website at www.champion-law.com to request our free booklet, The 5 Traps That Can Kill Your Personal Injury Case

Injured in an Accident?

MN and WI Personal Injury Attornies Can Help

Have you or your loved ones been seriously injured in a car accident, in a slip and fall incident, or by a dangerous product? Are you frustrated with large corporations and insurance companies that refuse to take responsibility for their actions? Finding yourself in a life- changing situation is a daunting experience. You may have financial, emotional and personal losses. Having the support of your friends and family is only part of it. We can help by listening to you and your individual needs. You will also need a strong attorney to help you through every stage of the process.                                                                                                                                     

It is important to know who your lawyers are. In our free booklet The 5 Traps, it will explain the steps to take when looking for an attorney and why you need this information.

The Minnesota personal injury attorneys at Champion Law are here for you. As experienced lawyers and as dedicated family men and women, we believe in your rights to seek justice for your injuries. Call us today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919 for a free consultation.

At Champion Law, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our practice. We take our job seriously because we know you do. The very meaning of the word Champion speaks to our integrity.

1. One that wins first place or first prize in a competition 2. One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner 3. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person 4. One who fights; a warrior 5. To fight for, defend, or support as a champion 6. To defy or challenge 7. Holding first place or prize 8. Superior to all others 9.to support: he unceasingly championed equal rights and opportunities 10.excellent   Let us be your Champion! Call today at 651-766-5886 or 866-778-2919

MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEYS SPEAK OUT ON TORT REFORM

Tort Reform – Medical Insurance Companies – MN and WI Malpractice Attorneys

 

We’ve all heard a lot about the medical profession’s “crisis” related to lawsuits.  Insurance companies have been behind the vast majority of these messages in their quest for “tort reform” – often in the form of placing “caps” on damages a person injured by medical negligence can receive.  But new data from the American Medical Association rejects the myth that tort reform attracts more doctors, adding to a growing body of research that proves physicians are not fleeing the profession because of medical liability.

The AMA statistics show the number of doctors continues to rise nationwide and in every state. There are now twice as many doctors per capita than when the AMA began tracking physician numbers in the 1960s.

The number of doctors has risen over the last five years in all states. Only Alaska, Georgia, Montana and Utah – all with medical malpractice caps – did not outpace population growth.  If medical malpractice cases and higher insurance premiums were truly causing doctors to quit practicing medicine or move to states with damages caps, would this really be the trend?  Of course not. 

The analysis also found the number of physicians per capita (100,000 population) was 13 percent higher in states without caps. This finding echoes research from the Commonwealth Fund and the American College of Emergency Physicians, which found health care quality and patient safety are far worse in states that have eliminated accountability through tort reform measures.

Additionally, specialties saw significant increases in the number of doctors. Neurosurgeons, OB/GYNS and emergency room doctors all increased over the last five years nationally, again debunking the noise from the insurance industry saying medical malpractice cases are driving doctors from these specialties and hurting Americans’ ability to receive specialized treatment. 

If you have questions about medical malpractice law, visit our web-site at www.Champion-Law.com or call 651.766.5886 to speak to one of our medical malpractice attorneys.

 

 

 

 

 

Nate Bjerke

Champion Law LLC

3252 Rice Street

St. Paul, MN 55126

(t)651.766.5886

(f)651.766.5235

www.champion-law.com

 

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