Gilbert Alden Blog

Medical Malpractice: What to do when the doctor messed up


According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH),  “Medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.” Studies show that medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death… Read more »


I was just in a car accident, what do I do next?


During 2014, there were 78,396 accidents on Minnesota roadways resulting in more than 2,000 injuries. Victims of car accidents always wonder what do I do next? The answer to this is complicated; as it will depend on your physical condition immediately after the accident. However,  assuming you are not seriously injured, you’ll want to take… Read more »


Divorce & Dividing The Family Business


According to data from the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than 97% of the state’s employers were small business owners in the year 2011. Divorce statistics for that same year reflect that nearly 4 out of every 1,000 marriages ended in divorce, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is easy to conclude… Read more »


Three Reasons Minnesota Startup Businesses Need Attorneys


Laying the foundation is almost as important as the ground it’s placed on. In the case of starting a business in Minnesota, partnering with an experienced attorney (with expertise in business law) will ensure a quality foundation is built. Here are three reasons startup businesses need legal counsel in Minnesota: Avoiding Risk and Ensuring Compliance Guidance… Read more »


Seven Questions Answered about Wrongful Termination in Minnesota


Minnesota labor standards laws were created to protect employees. These laws include provisions regarding the responsibilities of an employer should they choose to terminate an employee. If you work for a company in or around the Burnsville, MN, area and have been recently terminated from your job, it’s important that you know your rights. Here… Read more »