Personal Injury
If you've been injured in an accident, we can help. Patton, Hoversten & Berg, P.A., has helped many people in your situation. It can be one of the most trying times in your life. Not only do you have to worry about getting the best treatment for your injuries, many questions having to do with insurance coverage, the legal system, etc. come up very quickly. In addition, the investigation of your case, for example, talking with witnesses, taking photographs, and so on, needs to be done as soon as possible, before the scene changes, witnesses move, etc. You can be sure that the insurance companies have investigators on the scene very quickly after you have been injured. We have provided information about several of the most immediate questions below. We would be happy to talk with you without cost to discuss the investigation of your case, what you can expect, and how we can help. We will meet you at your home, in the hospital, or at our offices in Waseca, Owatonna or Janesville. Just call 1-888-835-5244 to arrange an appointment.
Do I need an attorney?
One of the services you can expect from Patton, Hoversten & Berg, P.A. is a prompt assessment of the merits of your case. In some cases, if your injuries are minor (no lasting pain or disability, no disfigurement or scarring, and medical expenses under $4,000.00), you may not need an attorney. On the other hand, in virtually all cases involving serious injury or death, an attorney should be consulted. These cases tend to involve complicated factual and legal issues. Another reason to have an attorney is that, in cases involving serious injury or death, experience shows that a claimant not represented by an attorney recovers far less on their claim than a similarly injured person who has an attorney. Whether your case is large or small, we would be happy to talk with you without cost. After talking with you, we will give you our opinion as to whether legal representation is advisable.
Who pays for my medical expenses and wage loss?
The laws in Minnesota state that every automobile must be covered by a policy of insurance that provides up to $20,000.00 in coverage for medical expenses and up to $20,000.00 in coverage for wage loss, replacement services, and certain other expenses. This insurance, at least initially, pays for your medical expenses and part of your wage loss (wage loss is subject to a maximum per week). When this insurance coverage is exhausted, you will have to rely upon your private health and income replacement insurance to cover your losses. We will provide you with more complete information on these issues at your request.
How do I pay you for your services?
We are not paid any legal fees, unless we win your case. Our fee arrangement is called a contingency fee, which means we are paid a portion of the recovery. If there is no recovery, there will be no fee for our services.
Why should I come to Patton, Hoversten & Berg, P.A.?
- Patton, Hoversten & Berg, P.A., has been representing injured people for over fifty years.
- Our focus is to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and make sure you receive all the compensation you deserve from the at-fault party's insurance company.
- Our firm has earned the highest rating from the premier legal rating organization.
- Our attorneys have been recognized by their peers and by state-wide, legal publications. The awards include: "Leading Personal Injury Attorney," "Rising Star," and "Super Lawyer," given by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine; and "Up and Coming Attorney" given by Minnesota Lawyer.
- Many of our clients are referred to us by former clients.
Personal Injury Attorneys
William L. Hoversten
Perry A. Berg
Keith L. Deike
Daryl D. Bail
Blaine T. Johnson
Erin Lindhart Felten
You may have an attorney review your case by clicking on the Submit Case link and filling out the online form or you may schedule an appointment by calling our Waseca office at 507-835-5240, our Owatonna office at 507-451-9000, our Janesville office at 507-234-5106, or toll-free at 1-888-835-5244.
