Semi Truck Wrongful Death Attorney MN
Pritzker Olsen semi truck accident attorneys have won millions for families who lost a loved one in a semi accident, including a recent wrongful death settlement for $2,850,000 for the family of a man who was killed when his vehicle was struck by debris from a truck. If your loved one was killed by a semi truck, contact a lawyer for a free consultation. If you choose to retain us, we will come to you.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit
When someone dies due to the negligence of another, the law allows the heirs and next of kin of the decedent a claim for money damages. This is called a “wrongful death claim.”
Under Minnesota wrongful death law, most wrongful death cases require the court to appoint a trustee, who will act on behalf of the family to bring a wrongful death claim. The wrongful death trustee is usually a family member. Once the trustee has been appointed, fault of the defendant (the person or company being sued) must be proved to be greater than the fault of the deceased person.
Wrongful Death Compensation
A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action. The sole reason for a wrongful death claim is to compensate the heirs of the decedent for their loss. In the state of Minnesota, the family cannot recover damages for survivor grief or pain and suffering experienced prior to death for the deceased. However, it is possible to recover damages for:
- Loss of advice
- Loss of care
- Loss of comfort
- Loss of companionship
Under Minnesota Statute 573, heirs are also allowed to make a claim for reimbursement for:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses
- Lost potential earnings
Punitive damages can be recovered if it is clear that the defendant showed a clear disregard for the safety and rights of the deceased, as in a drunk driving accident.
Pritzker Olsen semi truck accident attorneys have obtained many multi-million-dollar awards for families in wrongful death lawsuits. Senior Partner Fred Pritzker has been named a “Top 100 Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics and is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) for a free consultation or submit our contact form.
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