Motor Vehicle Fatalities Decreased in North Dakota in 2018
In 2018, 104 people lost their lives as a result of motor vehicle accidents in North Dakota. This number represents a decrease of 10 percent according to the information provided by the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol. While state authorities are encouraged by this decrease, they explain that even…
Minnesota Records 300th Traffic Fatality of 2018
How Can You Stay Safe on Minnesota Roads? Unsafe driving behaviors often lead to tragic outcomes. To promote road safety and prevent death and injury, it’s helpful to face the facts about traffic fatalities and their causes. In Minnesota, over 300 people have already died in traffic accidents this year. Last year, Minnesota reached the…
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Attorney Cole J. Dixon Recognized as Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association
Minneapolis, MN – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce attorney Cole J. Dixon has been recognized as a Certified Civil Trial Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Cole joins a qualified group of less than 3% of all registered attorneys in Minnesota that are certified as…
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Eight Attorneys from Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben are Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Edition
Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce eight attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 edition. The attorneys, who were nominated by their peers for the listing, include Jim Schwebel, John Goetz, Bill Sieben, Paul Godlewski, Peter Riley, Bob Schmitz, Richard Tousignant and James Weinmeyer. Additionally, Bill…
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Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Supports Low-Income Minnesotans in the Courts
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is a proud supporter of Volunteer Lawyers Network Ltd., which builds a better Minnesota by protecting the rights of people living in poverty. A housing shortage, ever-changing immigration laws, increasing healthcare costs and a biased criminal justice system leave many Minnesotans in desperate need of affordable legal help. Schwebel, Goetz &…
Motorcycle Season: Staying Safe on The Road
With a warm sun and blue skies, it’s motorcycle season across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Most motorcycle enthusiasts will tell you few things come close to the feeling of freedom that comes with riding down the open road and the roar of the engine. That is not the only thing bikers…
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Twelve Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Selected to the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
Minneapolis, MN, July 5, 2018 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been named to the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. An additional three attorneys from the firm have been named to the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for a total…
Father’s Day Weekend Was the Deadliest on Minnesota Roads Since 2016
Father’s Day is meant to be a day of fun on which people show appreciation to their fathers, but this day became deadly for too many people this year. In fact, Father’s Day weekend of 2018 was the deadliest on Minnesota roads since 2016. Between Friday and Saturday, 11 motorists lost their lives in fatal…
Attorney Matthew J. Barber Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine – Minnesota Edition
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben would like to congratulate attorney Matthew J. Barber on his featured profile article in "Attorney at Law Magazine – Minnesota Edition." Barber was recognized in the article for continuing a tradition of legal excellence and passionate advocacy for his clients. He has won significant victories at the Minnesota Court of Appeals…
Fatal Car Accidents in South Dakota Experience a 60 Percent Increase
The highways in South Dakota have become more deadly this year, according to a report from the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety. During the first five months of 2018, there was a 60 percent increase in the number of fatal accidents in South Dakota over the number that happened during the same time period…
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SG&S Marketing Director Tammy Diepenbrock Named to the Board of the Minneapolis Mounted Police Foundation
Schwebel Goetz & Sieben Marketing Director Tammy Diepenbrock was recently named to the Board of the Minneapolis Mounted Police Foundation. "I was asked to become a volunteer, which quickly turned into becoming a Board Member, said Diepenbrock. Having horses most of my life, this was a perfect organization to get behind. The Foundation was established to…
Staying Safe After a Crash on the Highway
The moments after a car accident can be confusing and scary. The high speeds and heavy traffic that come with highway driving make the situation even more overwhelming. Follow these tips to stay safe and protect yourself after a highway crash. 1. Stay at the scene. Leaving the scene of an accident can result in…
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Dr. Mudspringer 2018 Open House
Congratulations to Nancy Burdick and Rob Gormanson, winners of a $250 gift certificate to Dr. Mudspringer motorcycle accessories. For over 40 years, Dr. Mudspringer has been supplying Minnesotans with high quality motorcycle accessories. Paul Godlewski and Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben donate gift certificates each year that can be used towards the purchase of a motorcycle…
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William R. Sieben, Esq. Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
William R. Sieben, Esq. of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at their Annual Meeting held March 21-25, 2018. The International Academy of Trial Lawyers limits membership to 500 Fellows from the United States. The Academy seeks out, identifies, acknowledges and honors…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Although many people feel like technology is making them safer on the road, it could be putting their lives at risk. Infotainment dashboards, cell phones and hands-free technology are making driving more dangerous. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Use this time to educate yourself and others about the importance of focusing on the road….
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Wiggle Your Toes Has Their Most Successful Winter Event to Date Raising Over $49K
The Wiggle Your Toes Winter Event had a record setting night raising over $49,000 to help individuals who have suffered limb loss. Fox 9’s Courtney Godfrey who tragically lost her foot in a boating accident last fall emceed the event, and Paralympic athlete and world record holder Blake Leeper was the guest speaker. Courtney has…
Courtney Lawrence, Jessica Servais and Alicia Sieben Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine – Minnesota Edition
2017 Women in Law: Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben – Thriving as People and Professionals Haley Freeman (Source) Meet the ladies of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A., Minnesota’s largest, most experienced personal injury firm – Courtney Lawrence, Jessica Servais and Alicia Sieben. As legal contemporaries who graduated from law schools in Minnesota in 2008, 2007 and…
2,656 Holiday DWI Arrests in Minnesota Highlight the Dangers of Drinking and Driving
Minnesota law enforcement agencies worked with the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) during the 2017 winter holidays to crack down on impaired driving. In an effort to decrease the number of deaths and create a safe environment for all on the state’s roads, agencies boosted enforcement efforts during the period of…
Traffic Fatalities Declining Across Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota
2017 was one of the safest years in recent memory on the roads of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota as drivers appear to have implemented safer-driving methods while traversing the roads. The figures in Minnesota were especially encouraging as the number of fatalities in 2017 (348) was the lowest since 1943 (274) and…
Winter Driving – Tips for Staying Safe on the Road
Minnesotans know that winter driving presents its own unique set of challenges and safety hazards. Prudent motorists that value their personal and financial well-being can take precautions to manage risk. Here are a few tips that will help keep you safe behind the wheel this winter. Keep an Emergency Kit in the Trunk If a…