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Have you suffered the devastating loss of a family member because of a recent accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota? Call an experienced Minneapolis wrongful death lawyer at Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys to help you fight for accountability and work to maximize your recovery at (800) 292-1979.

Since our founding in 1979, our law firm has been a source of comfort, support, and strength for grieving families in Minneapolis. Our award-winning Minnesota trial attorneys have helped families tell their stories, demand justice, and recover millions of dollars in the process. We handle cases like Minneapolis catastrophic injuries, electrocution injuries, brain injuries, Minneapolis explosion injuries, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and more.

Benefit from a legal team with 40+ years of experience. Put yourself in the position to get the best results in your wrongful death case. Contact us at our Minneapolis office to schedule your free consultation today.

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How Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help After a Fatal Accident in Minneapolis, MN

You weren’t given the opportunity to say goodbye. Someone else was careless, and now you’ve lost someone you love forever. They must be held accountable – and you must be made whole in the process.

You have the right to pursue compensation, but you shouldn’t have to take on this challenge on your own. Not during this incredibly difficult season of your life. That’s where our Minneapolis personal injury lawyers can help.

We have the experience, in-depth knowledge of Minnesota law, and resources you’ll need to best even the most powerful adversaries. We have the drive and passion for securing results that make a genuine impact on and difference in your life.

You can take this time to grieve your unimaginable loss. We’ll handle everything else.

A thorough investigation of the accident that resulted in your family member’s fatal injuries
Careful assessments of the evidence, expert testimony, and witness statements
Aggressive negotiations with insurance companies and at-fault parties on your behalf
Guidance and advice as you’re asked to make important decisions about your case and financial future
Passionate representation at trial if you aren’t offered a fair settlement offer

At Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we know that this is your one opportunity for closure and financial justice. We’re here to help you make the most of it. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there’s no cost to hire our law firm unless we win your wrongful death case.

Get in touch with a member of our understanding team in Minneapolis, MN, to get started. Your initial case evaluation is free.

What Is Wrongful Death?

In Minnesota, wrongful death is defined in Minn. Stat. §573.02 as a death arising from the “wrongful act or omission of any person or corporation.”

At Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we represent families who have suffered the wrongful death of loved ones as a result of:

Car accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents
Boating accidents
Construction accidents
Workplace accidents
Occupational illness and disease
Medical malpractice
Nursing home abuse or neglect
Slip and fall accidents
Dog bites
Assaults
Swimming pool accidents
Other matters of premises liability
Accidents involving defective products
Catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burns

If your family member would have had the right to file a personal injury lawsuit if they’d survived, you may have the right to recover compensation from a wrongful death action.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit is reserved for the victim’s close family members.

Traditionally, this includes:

Surviving spouse
Children, and
Parents

If none of these beneficiaries survive the victim, other next of kin can bring a claim.

Surviving family members can also ask the court to appoint a trustee to initiate the action and oversee the claim.

Any damages awarded in a wrongful death claim are awarded proportionately to surviving beneficiaries.

What Damages Can I Recover in a Minneapolis Wrongful Death Action?

When it comes to damages, wrongful death lawsuits are different from other types of personal injury cases. Damages are not intended to compensate the victim who died in the accident (or their estate). They’re not intended to compensate for the pain and suffering they endured or the losses they suffered.

Instead, damages in a wrongful death case compensate the victim’s surviving family members.

As such, the types of damages that can be awarded are markedly different.

Typically, pecuniary damages – those related to verifiable or projected financial losses – are at the heart of these types of cases. However, the family can also be awarded for some non-pecuniary losses, as noted below.

Damages in a wrongful death action can include:

Medical expenses incurred prior to the victim’s death
The costs related to the victim’s funeral and burial
Lost financial support from the victim, including income, wages, retirement benefits
Loss of companionship, care, society, and guidance
Loss of services and protection
Mental anguish

Punitive damages can also be awarded when a victim’s death is the consequence of the defendant’s deliberate disregard for their rights or safety.

There’s no standard value for wrongful death cases in Minneapolis. Instead, several factors specific to each case will dictate value.

These include:

The victim’s age and life expectancy
The victim’s earning capacity
The degree to which the surviving family members relied on the victim financially and emotionally
Suffering and anguish experienced by surviving family members since the victim’s death

The best way to know what your wrongful death case might be worth is by speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney near you in Minneapolis, MN. Call Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys to set up a time for a free case assessment. We’re here to take your call 24 hours a day.

How Can Shared Fault Affect a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Minnesota?

When a victim contributes to an accident in which they’re injured, it affects their ability to recover compensation. Minnesota is a modified comparative negligence state. There’s a 51 percent bar to recovery. Damages in a lawsuit are reduced until the victim is assigned 51 percent or more fault. Once that happens, damages are disallowed.

That shared fault doesn’t disappear when a victim dies in an accident. Instead, it transfers to their family’s wrongful death claim.

When you file a wrongful death action, the other side – at-fault parties, insurance companies, hospitals, or corporations – may try to point fingers and shift blame. After all, your loved one isn’t around to tell their side of the story or defend themselves. These allegations are purely designed to prevent or limit a payout.

When you trust Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys with your case, you’ll have a team of attorneys ready to defend your family member (and your financial award) at every turn. We will fight vigorously to discredit allegations of shared fault and work hard to limit how much (if any) fault they’re assigned.

The less shared responsibility they have, the more money your family can potentially recover from those responsible for their wrongful death.

How Long Will I Have To File a Minnesota Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Loved One’s Death?

In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits is three years.

The clock begins to run on the date of the victim’s death – which may or may not be the same date as the act or accident that caused it.

It can be difficult to face the reality of your tragic and devastating loss. However, you cannot allow too much time to go by without taking legal action. Once the statute of limitations expires, you will forfeit your right to pursue compensation.

The person responsible for your loved one’s death won’t be held civilly responsible. You’ll be left to bear the burden of your loss on your own. You can avoid this by contacting Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys immediately after you’ve suffered your loss. Our compassionate team can begin to build a strategy and put a plan into action as soon as you ask for our help.

Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Minneapolis Wrongful Death Lawyer

Did you recently experience the devastating loss of a family member in an accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota? You are not alone, and you do not have to navigate these difficult times by yourself.

Call Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys, and discover how our Minneapolis wrongful death attorneys can be a source of compassion and strength for you and your family.

Our award-winning legal team can handle every aspect of your wrongful death case, giving you the time to grieve. We’re ready to put 40+ years of experience and a demonstrated track record of success behind your case.

To get started, simply call our law office in Minneapolis or reach out to us online. Your first case evaluation is free, so call now.

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Hall Law Personal Injury Attorneys – Minneapolis
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 615
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (800) 292-1979
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