We work with insurance companies to drive results.
Since 1946, Hansen Dordell has been known as one of the go-to law firms in the insurance defense industry.
Hansen Dordell represents insurance company clients on matters involving automobile accidents, no fault insurance, premises liability, products liability, insurance subrogation and workers’ compensation. Our skilled team of lawyers has developed a unique niche. Through direct litigation and mediation we advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they are represented by lawyers who know and understand the intricacies involved in their particular claims. The experience and integrity of the Hansen Dordell team allows us to reduce litigation expenditures and claim costs.
We work with regional and national insurance companies on matters requiring our solid litigation experience in state and federal courts. We take pride in the impressive roster of insurance carriers and third party administrators with whom we work.
With lawyers licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin and Federal Court, we service a wide range of legal practice areas.
Services for Insurance Companies
Services for Insurance Companies
Workers’ Compensation
We have extensive experience in workers’ compensation litigation. We take pride in working with the insurers, self-insured employers, and third-party administrators to bring about the most successful resolution of workers’ compensation matters.
Workers’ Compensation Mediation
Workers’ compensation mediation can save both sides’ litigation and discovery costs by working to resolve the issues prior to incurring the costs associated with expert depositions, hearing preparation, and possible appeals. Let us help.
Insurance Defense
At Hansen Dordell we work with large national insurance companies on matters requiring our solid litigation experience in state and federal courts. We take pride in the impressive roster of insurance carriers and their insureds we work with each day.
Minnesota Supreme Court Addresses Issue of “Double Recovery” of Short-Term Disability and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued a decision that impacts an employee’s claim for temporary total disability (TTD) benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act and whether thos...
Workers’ Compensation Update: Minnesota Supreme Court Addresses Idiopathic Injury Defense
In much anticipated decisions, the Minnesota Supreme Court recently addressed the idiopathic injury defense in Hohlt v. University of Minnesota and Kubis v. Community Memorial Hospital Association. ...
The Importance of Reviewing Vocational Rehabilitation Plans
A recent decision of the Minnesota Supreme Court underscores the importance of reviewing and challenging the scope of vocational rehabilitation plans recommended by the vocational experts assigned to ...
Medicare Advantage Recovers Double Damages in Federal Court
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, holding that the Medicare Secondary Player (MSP) permitted th...
Anticipating the Cost-Shift for Medical Marijuana
Dr. Tom Arneson, research manager at the MDH, was interviewed after recent survey results relating to the Minnesota medical marijuana program were released. He highlighted the fact that most users of ...
“Dual Purpose Trip” Rule Applies to Doctor Visits on Day Off
In this case, the employee suffered admitted right upper extremity injuries in May of 2014. On June 26, 2014, he was on his day off. He left his residence and headed approximately 10 miles south to hi...
