Aggressive advocacy with cost-effective results.
At Hansen Dordell 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 notable insurance carriers and their insureds we work with each day. These companies and their insureds have placed trust in our team to advocate for their best interests in a cost effective manner. Our legal team is well versed on all aspects of insurance defense litigation.
When we work with insurance companies on automobile cases, we apply a comprehensive approach that includes conducting a thorough investigation of the facts and obtaining medical documentation and other evidence. We develop legal strategies designed to limit the liability of our clients and provide favorable results.
Insurance Defense
We represent insurance companies on all aspects of defending no-fault claims including evaluating injuries, assessing liability, reviewing coverage for exceptions and exclusions, and handling uninsured or underinsured claims. Our attorneys have years of demonstrated experience representing insurance companies and litigating no-fault cases. Our attorneys also serve as respected No-Fault arbitrators through the state arbitration system.
The attorneys at Hansen Dordell have represented hundreds of insureds on matters involving premises liability in both state and federal courts. We have litigated cases, handled appeals and been successful in arbitration and mediation. Our premises liability expertise includes everything from slip and fall accidents to more complex areas including construction defects, fires, and other situations owners and managers of commercial property face.
Hansen Dordell attorneys have years of experience handling product liability cases. We work with clients to retain effective experts, develop strategy and effectuate a successful resolution.
Hansen Dordell represents clients in the area of insurance subrogation. From auto accidents, workers’ compensation to premises and products liability, we work with our insurance clients to secure high subrogation results.
Insurance Defense Attorneys
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...
Handling Claims with Out-of-State Injuries
Are injuries occurring to an employee, hired in Georgia, living in Georgia, while in Georgia, compensable if he or she receives work orders from Minnesota? Your gut instinct may be telling you, “no,...
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. ...
CDC Guidelines Complement Minnesota Opioid Treatment Parameters
In 2015, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) promulgated treatment parameters dealing with long-term opioid analgesic use in the workers’ compensation context. Recently, the Center...
Vacating a Stipulation for Settlement: Improper Diagnosis
Minnesota employees, and to a lesser extent employers/insurers, currently have several options for vacating a workers’ compensation Award on Stipulation for Settlement. I was recently asked whether ...
If a party fails to file their case within one year, do they have any recourse?
In Minnesota a lawsuit can be commenced by notifying the defendant. No immediate court filing is necessary. In Gams, the Minnesota Court of Appeals faced the question of whether the recent rule requir...
