We handle Polaris RZR Fire Cases Nationwide
Brian Wojtalewicz
Polaris RZR Fire Attorney | Product Liability Trial Lawyer
Brian Wojtalewicz has spent more than four decades representing people who never expected to find themselves injured, disabled, or grieving the loss of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence. For more than nine of those years, he has been directly involved in litigation against Polaris Industries related to RZR fire injuries and deaths, representing families from across the United States.
Over the course of his career, Brian’s advocacy has led to notable verdicts and substantial settlements in cases involving life-altering injuries and wrongful death, with settlements achieved in more than 90 percent of his cases. While professional recognition and leadership roles matter, Brian believes the most meaningful part of his work is helping clients reach a place of understanding, resolution, and justice after profound loss.
Awards & Professional Recognition
RZR fire victims commonly suffer second-degree and third-degree burns covering large percentages of their bodies. These are not minor injuries.
They are devastating wounds that require immediate hospitalization, multiple surgeries, and years of ongoing medical treatment.
AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. The highest peer rating for legal ability, integrity, and ethical standards.
Past President, Minnesota Association for Justice. Awarded 2002 Member of the Year by Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, and a Minnesota Lawyer magazine Attorney-Of-The-Year in 2001.
Awards & Professional Recognition
RZR fire victims commonly suffer second-degree and third-degree burns covering large percentages of their bodies. These are not minor injuries.
They are devastating wounds that require immediate hospitalization, multiple surgeries, and years of ongoing medical treatment.
AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell The highest peer rating for legal ability, integrity, and ethical standards.
Past President, Minnesota Association for Justice Recognized for leadership and trial experience representing injured individuals and families.
Focused on Polaris
RZR Fire Cases
Since 2016, Brian has worked on Polaris RZR fire cases involving catastrophic burn injuries and wrongful death, helping families seek answers after sudden and devastating incidents. These cases often require careful investigation into vehicle design, internal company knowledge, and regulatory reporting, as well as litigation against a well-resourced corporate defendant.
Brian has represented RZR fire victims from across the country, working with families during some of the most difficult moments they will face.
Experience That Matters
Brian brings decades of courtroom experience to his work representing injured individuals and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases. His peers have recognized his legal ability and integrity with the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
He has also served as President of the Minnesota Association for Justice, an organization focused on protecting the rights of people harmed by negligence and defective products.
Approach to Representation
Brian approaches RZR fire cases with the understanding that these incidents are often traumatic and life-altering. Clients come to him seeking clear answers and steady guidance during an uncertain time.
In every case, Brian’s role is to:
•..Listen carefully to what happened
•..Explain the legal process in plain, understandable language
•..Evaluate whether a case may be pursued
•..Advocate for clients through litigation when appropriate
Education & Professional Background
•..Saint John’s University, Bachelor of Science (BS)
•..Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Doctor of Law (JD)
Brian has spent his career representing injured people and their families, with a focus on cases involving serious harm and long-term consequences.
Representative Results
$10,500,000 Verdict
Represented a young lady against the man who sexually abused her as a child.
$9,566,600 Verdict
Perseke v. Ortonville Area Health Services for a baby boy who was born with cerebral palsy as a result of negligent birthing care by rural doctor and attending nurses.
Multi-Million Dollar Settlements
Representing car passengers who were hit by negligent truck drivers.
$22 Million Settlement
Achieved for two pharmacist whistleblowers – with the Texas Attorney General Office against CVS – alleging fraudulent billing of Medicaid for drugs.
$17.5 and $9.9 Million Settlements
Represented two pharmacist whistleblowers – with the U.S. Attorney and Department of Justice offices against CVS and Walgreen respectively – alleging fraudulent billing of Medicaid for drugs.
Confidential Settlement
Reisenauer v. Honda alleging defective Honda ATV caused a rollover in a farm pasture.
Substantial Confidential Settlement
For a teenage client from Montana against Ford Motor Company, alleging defectively weak design of roof on a Ford sedan.
Speak with a RZR
Fire Attorney
If you or a loved one were injured in a Polaris RZR fire, you may wish to speak directly with an attorney experienced in these cases.
A free, confidential case review can help determine whether legal options may be available.
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ATV Fire Lawyers
The legal muscle of Three Law Firms and Highly-Respected Lawyers, Fighting for Burned Riders Nationwide
NOTE on ATV Fire Lawyers:
The ATV Fire Lawyers is a collaboration of Wojtalewicz Law Firm Ltd., Hazelton Law Group, and SiebenCarey Personal Injury Law, independent Minnesota law firms. The ATV Fire Lawyers is not a separate law firm or partnership. Legal services are provided by the participating firms, each of which is licensed to practice law in Minnesota. For questions, contact Brian Wojtalewicz, Wojtalewicz Law Firm Ltd., 139 N Miles St, Appleton, MN 56208, (320) 289-2363.
