When someone dies because of the negligence of an individual or company, a claim for wrongful death may be available. Claims for wrongful death in Minnesota, however, are somewhat different from other negligence claims in a couple of important ways. One, the law requires that a trustee be appointed by court Order following a petition in order to prosecute the claim for wrongful death. The trustee must be a spouse or next of kin of the deceased person. Second, claims for wrongful death must be commenced within three years after the wrongful death. This means a lawsuit must be started by the trustee against the negligent party who caused the wrongful death. This is a critical timeframe to be preserved by timely investigating the claim in advance so that the claim can be preserved and timely brought on a lawsuit.
I am experienced in handling wrongful death claims. If you have questions about your situation, call me at (952) 746-5171 or email me at fieblaw@earthlink.net. This blog includes general information and is not intended to cover all situations or provide individual legal advice.
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