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Injury claims in Saint Paul: what to know first

If you live in or near Saint Paul (population about 285,068) and you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, this page is the starting point. It explains Minnesota's personal injury rules as they apply to Ramsey County residents: the six years filing deadline, the modified comparative negligence (51% bar) rule, how auto insurance works here, where cases are filed and what injured people can recover. It also explains how to request a free claim review.

Our role is simple: you describe what happened in Saint Paul using the free claim review form, and your request may be shared with participating attorneys or legal services partners who handle that type of matter in Minnesota. Submitting a request does not hire an attorney, and everything below is general legal information to help you make a decision, not legal advice about your specific situation.

Injury claims in Saint Paul: key facts

Injury lawsuit deadline: six years from the injury date (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(5))
Medical malpractice deadline: four years (Minn. Stat. § 541.076)
Fault rule: modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Auto insurance system: No-fault (PIP pays first)
Minimum auto liability: 30/60/10 (thousands: per person / per accident / property)
Where lawsuits are filed: Ramsey County District Court
Tell your employer: Within 14 days, in writing, unless your employer already knows (Minn. Stat. § 176.141)
Workers' comp claim: three years — Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Fatal crashes, 2020-2024: 83 in Saint Paul, 88 people killed (NHTSA FARS)
Attorney fees: Injury attorneys commonly work on contingency; confirm fee terms before hiring

Which roads in Saint Paul have the most fatal crashes?

From 2020 through 2024, federal crash records list 83 fatal crashes inside Saint Paul, in which 88 people died. The roads with the most were US-61 with 6 fatal crashes, I-94 with 4 and N Rice St with 4.

Roads with the most fatal crashes in Saint Paul, 2020-2024
Road	Fatal crashes, 2020-2024	Deaths	Latest year
US-61	6	7	2024
I-94	4	4	2024
N Rice St	4	4	2023
7th St (State Route 5)	3	4	2024
US-52	3	3	2024
N White Bear Ave	3	3	2023
I-35	3	3	2022
E Wilson Ave	2	2	2024
I-35E	2	2	2024
W Ford Pkwy	2	2	2024

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2023 Final File and 2024 Annual Report File (ARF), national data files downloaded from NHTSA on November 3, 2026. A crash counts for a road under the trafficway the reporting agency recorded; the same street with and without a route number is one row, and a route recorded without a street name keeps its own row; roads with fewer than two fatal crashes are not listed. The 2024 figures are NHTSA's first release for that year and may change in its Final File.

How to cite these figures: Ask Legal Matters, "Fatal crashes in Saint Paul, MN, 2020-2024," compiled from NHTSA FARS (2020-2023 Final File and 2024 Annual Report File (ARF)), https://asklegalmatters.com/injury-guides/minnesota/saint-paul/, checked November 3, 2026. Downloads and method: https://asklegalmatters.com/injury-guides/data/.

The yearly count was 13 in 2020, 21 in 2021, 19 in 2022, 12 in 2023 and 18 in 2024; 67% of the crashes happened after dark. 25 involved a pedestrian, cyclist or other person outside a vehicle, and 31 happened at or near an intersection.

Across Ramsey County, the same records show 129 fatal crashes and 136 people killed over those five years.

A high share of the fatal crashes in Saint Paul involve pedestrians or cyclists. Those claims often turn on where the person was crossing or riding, the lighting and whether the driver should have seen them, so photos taken at the same time of day and any nearby camera footage matter.

Reporting the crash in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the driver in a crash that injures or kills another person must notify the police by the quickest means: the local police in a city, a State Patrol officer on a trunk highway, or the county sheriff (Minn. Stat. § 169.09, subd. 6). Drivers no longer file a written crash report; the investigating officer files it with the Department of Public Safety.

Who must report: The driver of a vehicle in a crash that injures or kills another person
Report to: The local police in a city, a State Patrol officer on a trunk highway, or the county sheriff's office
Deadline: By the quickest means of communication, after stopping and helping
At the scene: If the crash damaged an unattended vehicle, notify its driver or owner, report the same information to a peace officer, or leave a written note on it with your name and address and the registered owner's (subd. 4)
Driver's form: None: the driver's written report was repealed effective July 1, 2021; the investigating officer reports to the Department of Public Safety within 10 days
Copy of the crash report: Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services: request a crash report (form PS2503)

Sources: Minnesota Revisor of Statutes: § 169.09; Minnesota DPS: request a crash report. Checked November 3, 2026. General information, not legal advice; local rules and police practice can add steps.

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Free claim review for injuries in Saint Paul

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Types of injury claims in Saint Paul

Different attorneys handle different claims, so identify the type of accident early. Saint Paul shares its court and its Minnesota rules with the rest of Ramsey County; the detailed guides below, apply equally to accidents in Saint Paul.

Minnesota's six years statute of limitations

Minnesota generally gives an injured person six years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(5)); medical malpractice is different (four years (Minn. Stat. § 541.076)). Wrongful death claims follow their own deadline, which can differ from the one above. Claims against a city, county, school district or state agency follow separate and often much shorter deadlines. Once the deadline passes, the Ramsey County District Court will dismiss the case regardless of how clear the fault was, so the practical rule in Saint Paul is to get legal advice early.

How fault works: modified comparative negligence (51% bar)

Minnesota follows modified comparative negligence (51% bar). In plain terms, you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of fault. Insurance adjusters apply this rule from the first phone call, which is why the way an accident is described and documented in the days after it happens in Ramsey County has a direct effect on what a claim is worth.

Minnesota is a no-fault auto insurance state

After a car accident in Saint Paul, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays initial medical bills and a portion of lost wages regardless of who caused the crash. A lawsuit against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering is available only when injuries meet Minnesota's serious-injury threshold or costs exceed PIP limits. Minimum required coverage in Minnesota is 30/60/10.

Where Saint Paul injury cases are filed

Lawsuits arising from accidents in Saint Paul are typically filed in the Ramsey County District Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Ramsey County, although cases can sometimes be filed where the defendant resides or does business, and claims against out-of-state trucking companies or manufacturers may end up in federal court. Most claims settle before trial, but the credible ability to try a case in Ramsey County is what moves insurers to pay fair value.

Workplace injuries: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Employees injured on the job in Saint Paul are generally covered by Minnesota workers' compensation, administered through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Report the injury to your employer within 14 days, in writing, unless your employer already knows (Minn. Stat. § 176.141) — a late report can delay or put the claim at risk, and the exceptions vary by state — then file the formal claim within three years. Workers' compensation does not pay for pain and suffering, so when a third party such as a subcontractor, driver or equipment manufacturer caused the injury, a separate personal injury claim is often worth pursuing alongside it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there 2025 fatal crash data for Saint Paul?

Not yet from the federal census of fatal crashes. The newest national file is NHTSA's 2024 Annual Report File, the first release for 2024, used here with the 2020-2023 Final Files; NHTSA had not published 2025 FARS data when this page was updated on November 3, 2026. FARS counts every crash on a public road in which someone died within 30 days, and a crash counts for Saint Paul when the reporting agency coded it there. Some cities and states post newer counts on their own crash dashboards, which use their own definitions.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Saint Paul, MN?

Generally six years from the date of injury under Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. § 541.05, subd. 1(5)). Medical malpractice is different: four years (Minn. Stat. § 541.076). Exceptions apply, so confirm your deadline with an attorney.

What is my Saint Paul injury case worth?

Value depends on medical expenses, lost income, the severity and permanence of injuries, how clearly fault can be proven under Minnesota's modified comparative negligence (51% bar) rule, and the insurance available. A free claim review request is a no-cost first step toward a realistic assessment from a participating attorney.

Do I need a lawyer for a minor accident in Ramsey County?

Not always, but getting a case reviewed costs nothing, and injured people who are represented often recover more net of fees than those who are not, especially once injuries require ongoing treatment.

Is Ask Legal Matters a law firm?

No. Ask Legal Matters is a lead-generation service, not a law firm. Requests may be shared with independent attorneys and legal services partners who handle inquiries in Minnesota, and submitting a request does not hire an attorney.

Where would my case be filed?

Most injury lawsuits from Saint Paul are filed in the Ramsey County District Court; some cases belong in other venues or federal court. An attorney will determine the right court.