Minnesota No-Fault Insurance
A person injured in the use or maintenance of a motor vehicle is entitled to No Fault Insurance coverage for those injuries (with many exceptions, that should be reviewed with a qualified attorney). This coverage pays for out of pocket expenses such as medical care (traditional and non-traditional), lost wages, and household assistance.
Use or maintenance of a motor vehicle might involve any number of situations, including:
- Driving
- Getting into or out of the vehicle
- Loading or unloading the vehicle
- Gassing up
- Changing the oil
- Filling the tires
- And more
Who Pays?
For this coverage, it doesn’t matter who caused the accident; whether it was you, another driver, or if it was purely accidental such as an impact with a deer, this coverage applies. Which insurance company pays for the coverage is sometimes a complicated question. It is often your own insurer even if someone else is at fault. If you have no automobile insurance, some other insurer will likely be responsible for providing you benefits. If you have injuries from a situation involving a motor vehicle, consult with a qualified attorney to determine who provides this coverage for you.
What’s covered?
Minnesota requires a minimum of:
- $20,000 per person in medical expense benefits
- A separate $20,000 per person in work loss and replacement service benefits
- Death benefits are also available
Following a motor vehicle incident, you should seek immediate medical attention to have your injuries evaluated and treated. The expense should be submitted to the appropriate no-fault insurance provider. That insurer should cover ongoing treatment expenses until you no longer require care or until the benefits are exhausted, whichever comes first.
Independent Medical Examination
Frequently, the insurer will challenge the ongoing care, requiring you to submit to an “Independent/Insurance Medical Examination (IME).” The insurer can then utilize the IME report to discontinue payments. If you have been managing the claim on your own until this point, delay no longer and immediately consult with Fullerton Law, P.A. to determine your rights and receive counsel on the future of your claim. This is a critical time in your no-fault claim, and care should be taken to avoid unnecessary financial burdens.
Working with Denise Fullerton of Fullerton Law, P.A. will provide you with the comfort of personalized, compassionate, and aggressive legal representation. Having a highly qualified Minnesota personal injury attorney like Denise eliminates the uncertainty and stress of handling the claim either alone or with under-qualified counsel. Contact Denise now, for a free consultation and some peace of mind.
