Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C. - Rochester, MN

Formidable Trial Advocacy for Injured Victims and Criminal Defendants in Rochester

When catastrophic injury strikes or criminal allegations threaten your future, choosing the right trial lawyer is essential. Located on the third floor at 300 3rd Avenue SE in downtown Rochester, Bird, Stevens and Borgen, P.C. has championed the rights of Minnesotans for more than three decades. The firm's attorneys have taken on corporate conglomerates like Black and Decker and pharmaceutical giants in product liability battles, securing life-changing recoveries. Whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer after a severe crash or find an attorney to defend against criminal charges, this battle-tested team delivers relentless advocacy and compassionate personal guidance.

Motor Vehicle, Truck, and Motorcycle Collision Claims

Highways across Southern Minnesota, including Highway 52 and Interstate 90, witness high rates of severe collisions. The firm's car accident lawyers and truck accident lawyers understand the devastating aftermath of tractor-trailer crashes, multi-vehicle pileups, and distracted driving wrecks. Working with accident reconstructionists, biomechanical engineers, and medical economists, the firm establishes liability and documents full economic damages. Areas of motor vehicle litigation include:

• Devastating passenger car crashes involving drunk, drugged, speeding, or distracted motorists.
• Commercial 18-wheeler collisions involving federal motor carrier safety violations and driver fatigue.
• Motorcycle accident injuries involving traumatic brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, and road rash.
• Bicycle and pedestrian injuries resulting from driver failure to yield in crosswalks and intersections.
• Catastrophic wrongful death claims seeking financial security and emotional justice for surviving families.

Minnesota Workers' Compensation and Workplace Injury Advocacy

Suffering a disabling job injury disrupts your livelihood and creates immense stress. Partner Danielle T. Bird and the firm's workers' compensation lawyers guide injured laborers, construction personnel, and healthcare workers through the complexities of Minnesota workers' compensation claims. From securing temporary total disability wage benefits and medical expense payments to litigating disputed claim denials before the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court, the firm fights tirelessly for injured employees.

Premises Liability, Defective Products, and Agricultural Claims

Property owners and manufacturers must maintain reasonable safety standards. The firm's slip and fall injury lawyers hold negligent businesses accountable for hazardous flooring, poorly maintained stairways, and inadequate winter ice removal. The practice also represents farmers and rural clients in agricultural litigation, including claims involving defective farm equipment, adulterated livestock feed, and stray voltage damage.

Tenacious Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI Representation

Confronting criminal prosecution in Minnesota state courts demands seasoned trial lawyers who understand prosecution tactics. Partner Grant Borgen and the criminal defense team defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony offenses, including DWI/DUI defense, traffic ticket violations, domestic assault, theft, and drug crimes. The firm challenges unlawful searches, contests breathalyzer calibrations, and vigorously defends clients' rights at trial.

The Contingency Fee Model and Free Initial Consultations

At Bird, Stevens and Borgen, P.C., injured clients never worry about upfront legal expenses. All personal injury and workers' compensation cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation for you. If you need a lawyer who will passionately stand up for your recovery, contact their Rochester office today to schedule your free initial consultation.