Minnesota Personal Injury, Business & Real Estate Attorneys

The Law Offices of Schroeder & Mandel, PA

4525 Allendale Drive
White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55127
USA

(651) 426-8740 or (877) 426-8740

(651) 426-9981

www.schroeder-mandel.com/

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Schroeder & Mandel, PA is a law firm dedicated to providing high-quality, legal services to clients throughout the Minnesota and Wisconsin area. Over thirteen years ago, Rick Schroeder and Kathy Mandel were concerned by the way many lawyers practiced law in that they appeared to pay little attention to their clients’ needs and issues. They noticed that many lawyers ignored the human side of people needing help, direction and understanding from their lawyers to solve legal problems and claims. Rick and Kathy decided it was time to break the mold and stereotypes that the public has of lawyers and law firms.

They formed a partnership that has flourished amidst continuous changes in the legal profession. Today, with an “Excellent” rating by over 95% of their clientele, the law firm of Schroeder & Mandel doesn’t just have clients--they forge lasting relationships with those who seek their advice, counsel, keen legal perspective and business viewpoint. At Schroeder & Mandel, we work as a team on your case. With over 40 years of combined legal, professional, business and real world experience, you will be glad you chose the team at Schroeder & Mandel.

Schroeder & Mandel focuses their practice on Personal Injury and Business Law matters. If you have been injured, it can be a difficult and confusing time. Rick Schroeder has the experience and tenacity to ensure that you get what you deserve on matters relating to: Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, No-Fault Insurance Claims, Workers' Compensation, Jet-Ski Injuries, Asbestos Exposure, Semi-Truck Accidents and more. We can help you understand your options with a free initial consultation. We do not charge attorneys fees until we have made a recovery on your behalf.

Year this Office was Established: 1996

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Personal Water Craft / Jet-Ski Injuries; Silica Sand Exposure; Propane Explosions; Auto No Fault Arbitrations; No-Fault Insurance Claims; ATV & 4-Wheeler Injuries

Practice Areas Description

Our practice areas include, but not limited to the following:

- Personal Injury

It is critical for anyone who has sustained an injury to understand they have options. The attorneys at Schroeder and Mandel help clients in the Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minneapolis) with cases related to:

* Motor Vehicle Accidents

The lawyers at Schroeder and Mandel, P.A. serve the Twin Cities area (St. Paul, Minneapolis, & surrounding) from our office located in White Bear Lake. We begin working on your behalf as soon we are contacted about an auto collision. We begin by trying to understand and re-construct the accident, and then build a strategy to gain the greatest advantage in recovering damages for your injuries and/or damaged property.

* Motorcycle Accidents

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is critical that you retain an attorney who is familiar with insurance claims related to motorcycle accidents. The attorneys at Schroeder and Mandel are well versed in the unique issues effecting motorcycle accidents and the pursuit of recovering damages from the negligent party.

* No-Fault Insurance Claims

Automobile injury claims in Minnesota are as unique as the more enjoyable qualities of the state itself. With every automobile accident, two potential claims may be brought: a no-fault claim and a liability claim. Claims involving "no-fault" injury insurance often involve complex terms that are difficult to understand. The injury attorneys at Schroeder and Mandel can make sense of them for you. We welcome the opportunity to represent your claim in the quality way that we have become known for by our clients for years.

* Workers' Compensation

Schroeder & Mandel, PA is proud to announce that Richard Schroeder was named one of the Top 40 Workers' Compensation lawyers in Minnesota for 2009 by Law & Politics magazine. While it is an honor to be recognized by other attorneys in Minnesota, our main motivator continues to be helping injured workers in Minnesota and Wisconsin secure the benefits they deserve.

* FELA / Railroad Injuries

In 1908, Congress passed the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) in response to the high number of railroad deaths in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Under FELA, railroad workers who are not covered by regular workers’ compensation laws are able to sue companies over their injury claims. FELA allows monetary payouts for pain and suffering decided by juries based on comparative negligence rather than a pre-determined benefits schedule under workers’ compensation.

* Personal Water Craft / Jet-Ski Injuries

Personal watercrafts (jet skis, Ski-Doos, etc.) have become increasingly popular over the past 10 years. In Minnesota and Wisconsin, thrill-seekers are able to savor the exhilarating fun on the area's many beautiful lakes. Unfortunately, the same qualities that make personal watercrafts enjoyable can also make them dangerous. Inexperienced riders on fast and maneuverable machines often end up with serious and sometimes fatal injuries. Although fewer than 10% of boats used in Minnesota and Wisconsin are personal watercrafts, they account for nearly half of all boat collision accidents. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, a jet skier is almost 10 times more likely to be injured than a passenger on a boat.

* Dangerous & Defective Products

The laws in Minnesota and Wisconsin require safety standards for products and instruct a manufacturer to warn consumers of a product's potential dangers. Simply put, the manufacturer of a product has a fundamental obligation to design, manufacture, and give instruction on continued care of a product to keep it reasonably safe to use. A defective product can contribute to an already dangerous situation, or serve as the catalyst in accidents where the accident or related injury would not have been as severe had the product done what it was meant to do. In certain cases, auto manufacturers are held at least partially liable for auto accidents where the defect did not actually cause the accident, but rather did not function properly in the case of an accident. For example, a faulty seatbelt, carseat or airbag would be considered in the Defective Product Law, although the car accident is what initially caused the injury.

* ATV & 4-Wheeler Injuries

With thousands of miles of trails, commercial dirt-bike courses and off-roading locations, Minnesota and Wisconsin are a haven for those who enjoy All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). While traffic laws and ordinary "rules of the road" might not apply in these places, principles of negligence and a rider's duty to act responsibly still do.

* Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer typically caused by prolonged and repeated exposure to asbestos. Damaged cells are found around the mesothelium, a protective lining around most of the body's organs. If you have mesothelioma, the party responsible for your asbestos exposure (for example, your employer or the provider of sheet rock, insulation or other household materials containing asbestos) can be held liable. Industries potentially liable for causing asbestos exposure include factories, shipyards, power plants, oil refineries, steel manufacturing plants, and any company or job site involved with the removal of old building materials. Richard Schroeder, a personal injury lawyer in the Twin Cities, is currently accepting mesothelioma and asbestos-exposure claims.

* Silicosis and Silica Exposure Lawyer

Silicosis (also known as Potter's rot) is a type of lung disease caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust. Silica becomes dangerous through the cutting, breaking, crushing, drilling, grinding or abrasive blasting that leads unprotected workers to inhale the microscopic sand particles. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with silicosis, your mounting hospital bills, missed work time, and uncertainty about the future can make an already painful situation even more difficult. It is important to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible to give you a clear and immediate understanding of your options for recovering damages against the responsible party or parties.

* Dog Bite Claims

If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog in Minnesota, you can take comfort in the fact that Minnesota dog bite law is one of the most favorable to dog bite victims. It covers bites and other injuries, applies not only to the owner of the attacking dog but also the person who harbors or keeps the dog, and is not subject to the defense of comparative negligence. To learn more about these topics generally in the field of dog bite law, see Legal Rights of Dog Bite Victims in the USA.

* Propane Explosions

Natural gas and propane are highly flammable and therefore dangerous, which is why we rely on the professionals to properly install and maintain propane and natural gas equipment, such as lines, tanks, grills, furnaces, dryers, etc. When the work these professionals are entrusted to do is flawed, or the products they use are defective improperly installed, it is the consumer who pays the terrible price of catastrophic burns, related injuries and even death. The lawyers at Schroeder & Mandel, P.A. represent the Minnesota and Wisconsin victims of home and business gas explosion. Such explosions can be caused by several factors, including: Defective control valves; Improper, negligent, or ill-maintained valves, hoses and appliances; Overfilling of propane tanks; Leaking propane tanks or natural gas lines; Improper installation of lines, valves, connections and appliances; and Defective gas connectors.

* Semi-Truck Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents involving commercial vehicles and semi-trucks (also referred to as 18-wheelers, semi-trailers, or tractor trailers) are among the most dangerous and deadly accidents on the highways of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Semi-truck accidents typically result in catastrophic injuries that include significant pain and suffering and often require continued medical treatment and physical therapy. The injury attorneys at Schroeder & Mandel, P.A. are dedicated to getting you the compensation you deserve and recovering your quality of life prior to the accident.

* Wrongful Death

All death seems wrongful, especially when the deceased is a close friend or family member. In legal terms, however, a wrongful death claim refers to a claim to recover compensation for the losses (e.g., financial loss or damages) suffered because of a wrongful death caused by someone else's negligence. To recover compensation, you must prove that a person or company was responsible or at fault for causing the death. In most cases, the other party's fault must be at least equal to or greater than the fault of the deceased.

* Head & Spinal Cord Injuries

If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident resulting in a head or spinal cord injury, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries as well as your pain and suffering. If you live in Minnesota or Wisconsin, the personal injury attorneys at Schroeder & Mandel, P.A. can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

* Bicycle Accidents

As children, we all accepted falling off of a bicycle as something that might happen from time to time, and usually with little to no permanent damage. However, if you have been involved in a bicycle accident at the hands of a car or truck, the recovery process can be much more complex than simply brushing yourself off. Despite increased public awareness about the need for drivers to pay attention to the bicycles sharing the roadway with them, serious bicycle accidents continue to occur, and often leave the victim of the accident with a large financial burden. If your bicycle accident was caused by a driver, you may be able to hold their insurance policy responsible for your damages. These damages may include: Hospital & related healthcare costs; Time missed from work; Pain and suffering; and Bicycle repair costs.

- Business / Real Estate

The attorneys at The Law Offices of Schroeder & Mandel, PA handle the following issues relating to business & real estate: Insurance Disputes; HeathCare Directives & Wills; Consulting; Contracts.

- Alternative Dispute Resolution

Arbitrations; Mediations; Resolving Conflicts; Auto No Fault Arbitrations.