After getting hurt in a car accident or other incident where another person or party caused it, you can work with your Minneapolis injury lawyer to get financially compensated. One of the most common types of payments that people receive in these cases is for compensatory damages. This means that the court will award you the monetary amount needed to make you whole once again, or as much as possible. To   […]   Read More »

By Melissa Heinlein, Esq.

Drug overdose is currently the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, deaths from opioid overdose (this includes deaths from prescription painkillers and heroin) have more than quadrupled over the last 15 years. In 2015, 572 deaths due to drug overdose were recorded in Minnesota alone. As a nurse attorney that represents nurses and other licensed professionals before   […]   Read More »

Managing Stress During a Professional License Defense Investigation in Minnesota

By Melissa Heinlein, Esq.

As a professional license defense attorney, I understand the immense stress that comes with being investigated by your Minnesota professional licensing board. It can feel as if your entire career is hanging in the balance. However, there are ways to manage this stress and navigate the process of a professional license   […]   Read More »

By Melissa Heinlein, Esq.

Did you know that approximately 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the U.S.? Although dogs are often viewed as mans best friend, they can also be dangerous animals. If you or a loved one has   […]   Read More »

By Melissa Heinlein, Esq.

As a license defense attorney, I understand that being investigated by your professional licensing board is a stressful and sometimes overwhelming experience. It may feel like your entire career and livelihood are on the line. However, there are steps you can take to manage the stress and uncertainty that comes with this process. In this blog post, I offer some tips on how   […]   Read More »

By Melissa Heinlein, Esq.

I am amazed at how few licensed nurses, social workers, and other licensed professionals obtain and carry a personal professional liability insurance policy. If you are wondering about whether obtaining your own professional liability insurance is worth it, the answer is always a resounding YES! Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions I hear as a professional license defense attorney.

Doesn't my employer   […]   Read More »

Three Things to Know if your Medical Practice is Under Investigation

As a Minnesota nurse license lawyer, my clients often ask me why they are being investigated by their licensing board. Many people don't realize that Minnesota licensing boards are complaint-driven. In other words, your licensing board does not go out looking for improper behavior on its own. Rather, your board relies on others   […]   Read More »

Three Things to Know About a Personal Injury from Dog Bites

By Melissa Heinlein, Esq.

When temps rise above freezing, Minnesotans and their pups love to get outside for some much-needed fresh air. Our beloved dog parks will soon be a furry frenzy. With the joy of the changing seasons, however, there comes a spike in dog attacks.

A dog bite is probably the first thing that comes to your mind,   […]   Read More »