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The Minnesota law firm of Nelson Personal Injury was founded in 1995 by attorney Timothy W. Nelson. Since that time, the attorneys at Nelson Personal Injury have dedicated their careers to representing clients throughout Minnesota who have suffered a serious personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one. Tim was joined by his son, Matthew J. Nelson, in 2012, creating two generations of commitment to the excellence in personal injury law.

As a family business and law firm, Nelson Personal Injury strives to enhance the lives of its clients through outstanding personal service, professional integrity, innovation, and the application of decades of personal injury law.

Over the years, Matt and Tim have helped thousands of clients recover millions of dollars in compensation in the aftermath of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as dog bites, slip-and-falls, and other injury claims.

Read more about Tim and Matt below, and contact them today to set up a free, no obligation consultation.

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Meet Our Team

Matthew J. Nelson

Matthew J. Nelson

Originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, Matt graduated from Apollo High School in 2002 before attending Saint John’s University, earning a B.A. in psychology in 2006. While at St. John’s, Matt played football for the winningest coach in college football history, Read More
Timothy W. Nelson

Timothy W. Nelson

Timothy W. Nelson has been representing personal injury victims in Minnesota and South Dakota throughout the last five decades. Originally from the small southwest Minnesota town of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Tim graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1974. After college, Read More

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What Our Clients Say

  • I had a great experience working with Matt Nelson after my car accident. He was very thorough on explaining everything and helping us understand next... read more

    Kristi Rowe Avatar Kristi Rowe

    Matt and his team are professionals who are truly here for you and me!! Matt took my case on, and kept me updated throughout the... read more

    Sandreya Griffin Avatar Sandreya Griffin

    Matt Nelson, is the best out there. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I had a very difficult case and a very long one.... read more

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  • I gotten into an accident and im so happy that i chose nelson personal injury . The best lawyer and staff . Easy to contact... read more

    Mariya Ali Avatar Mariya Ali

    Nelson law, very professional, knowledgeable and great to work with. Our outcome was better then I expected. Very honest and straight forward. He made the... read more

    Rachel Holewa Avatar Rachel Holewa

    I contacted them for some advice. Although the weren't able to help me. They did direct me to someone who may be able to... read more

    Lynn Avatar Lynn
  • Matt reached back out to me after I reached out with a property damage case. Although it wasn’t a practice they handle, Matt listened to... read more

    Jordan Hougo Avatar Jordan Hougo

    Matt did excellent work! He kept me will informed and got the most he possibly could! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

    Leah Berglund Avatar Leah Berglund

    I reached out to Nelson Personal Injury after being in an automobile accident. Matt and Tammy were very professional and thorough with my case. I... read more

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Millions Recovered for Minnesota Injury Victims

For more than 40 years, the attorneys at Nelson Personal Injury have been fighting for the rights of our clients. We have taken on the large insurance companies and have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for accident victims.

Practice Areas

Car Accidents

Car Accidents

Car accident victims can sustain serious injuries that result in permanent disabilities, disfigurement, medical expenses
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Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents

Every time you drive on a major highway or interstate anywhere in the country, you are likely to pass by dozens or even
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Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

For some, riding a motorcycle is just an economical means of transportation. For others, it’s simply a recreational activity. But for many
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Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accidents

You have legal rights if you have sustained an injury while riding a bicycle due to someone else’s negligence or fault.
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Slip And Fall

Slip And Fall

The Minnesota Department of Administration reports that slips, trips, and falls are the second leading cause of accidents on
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Wrongful death

Wrongful death

Minnesota only allows surviving individuals with these relations to the deceased to file for a wrongful death claim
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Dog Bite

Dog Bite

If you or a loved one has recently been injured due to a dog bite, you may have the right to recover damages and compensation from the dog owner and their insurance company.
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Work Injury

Work Injury

When you’ve been injured on the job, the last thing you want to worry about is navigating the complicated legal process to get the compensation you deserve.
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Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury

It can lead to physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities lasting for months, years, or even a lifetime.
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Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyers FAQs

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Everyone who owns a vehicle in Minnesota is required to carry no-fault insurance. No-fault insurance is required to provide a minimum of $20,000 in medical coverage for your car accident related medical treatment. Sometimes, your no-fault insurance company will deny paying for your medical bills for any number of reasons. In that instance, your personal injury lawyer will have to try to force the no-fault insurance company to pay your bills through a no-fault arbitration. Once your no-fault medical benefits have been exhausted, the next priority to pay for your medical bills is your health insurance. Your health insurance will have to pay for any car accident related bills, but will then seek reimbursement from any settlement you receive from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

See our Important Information page for what steps you should take after being involved in a car accident. You should also consult with an experienced, trusted personal injury attorney as soon as possible to ensure you understand the process, so that your rights are protected, and an appropriate investigation can be undertaken as soon as possible.

Yes, Nelson Personal Injury offers free consultations for all potential personal injury and accident claims. You will not be charged anything to have your case reviewed by one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. If you hire Nelson Personal Injury, you also do not pay by the hour or have to pay an upfront retainer. Nelson Personal Injury works on a contingency fee, and if there is no recovery on your behalf, there are no attorney’s fees.

A contingency fee is a fee paid to a lawyer only if a recovery is obtained on behalf of the client. If you are represented by one of the attorneys at Nelson Personal Injury, you will never have to pay a fee unless a recovery or settlement is obtained on your behalf. Insurance companies have highly paid attorneys on their side at all times. Hiring a lawyer on a contingency fee allows you to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer to handle your case, without having to pay anything up front, or receiving monthly bills. This levels the playing field against the insurance company and their army of lawyers.

If your vehicle has been damaged or destroyed in an accident, you may seek reimbursement through your own insurance company if you carry collision coverage. Any reimbursement through your own insurance company may be subject to a deductible. However, if another party was at fault for causing the accident, your insurance company may seek to collect your deductible from the at fault driver’s insurance company, and if successful, you will be reimbursed for your deductible. If you did not carry collision coverage, you will have to go through the at fault driver’s insurance company to seek reimbursement for the damage to your car, or the fair market value of the vehicle, if totaled.

One of the most common questions we receive is how much is my case worth? Any lawyer who tells you what your case is worth is usually not being honest. An experienced and honest personal injury lawyer will tell you that how much your case is worth depends on a number of factors that typically are not known at that time. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: who was at fault for the accident, the nature and extent of the accident, the type and severity of injuries sustained in the accident, how much you have incurred in medical expenses, how much wage loss you have, whether your doctor is willing to state that your injuries are permanent, whether you are going to need future medical care, whether your injuries will affect your ability to work in the future, the amount of liability and/or uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage available. Only once these factors are known can a personal injury attorney give you an accurate assessment of the range of value of your case.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Minnesota, you may have two, and sometimes three potential insurance claims. These include no-fault claims, personal injury claims and “underinsured” or “uninsured” motorist claims, depending on the circumstances.

Call us today at  320-216-7651 or contact us online using our free and secure submission form. We are available 24/7 to assist you and offer FREE initial consultations.

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Call us today at  320-216-7651 or contact us online using our free and secure submission form. We are available 24/7 to assist you and offer FREE initial consultations.

See how we have built an established reputation as Minnesota’s trusted personal injury attorneys.

Call us today at  320-216-7651 or contact us online using our free and secure submission form. We are available 24/7 to assist you and offer FREE initial consultations.

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