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Wrongful Death

Posted by: euser
January 31, 2007
Topic: Minnesota Personal Injury

There are few things more tragic that the death of a family member or loved one. That tragedy is compounded when that person died because of the negligent actions of another. Unfortunately, negligent actions sometimes do result in another’s death, leaving the family to carry substantial emotional and financial burdens.

There are several circumstances under which a wrongful death could occur, including:

Medical malpractice/error, resulting in a patient’s death

Workplace injuries, from falling objects to exposure to dangerous chemicals

Vehicle accidents

Deaths occurring under the supervision of others

Death as the result of a defective product

Typically, surviving family members are entitled to financial damages, known as pecuniary damages, for loss of support, medical and funeral expenses, future earnings, and pain and suffering. Minnesota also allows the recovery of punitive damages in limited situations. Further, there are important time considerations in regards to statutory periods of limitation.

If you or someone who know believes that have a wrongful death claim, contact the experienced attorneys of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. to work for you. With over 40 years of experience in the personal injury, our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving justice for our clients. It is imperative that you act quickly if you have been injured, as your claim may be barred by a period of limitations if legal representation is not contacted.

If you would like more information on wrongful death claims, please contact our offices at (952) 920-7777 or toll-free at 1-800-365-6666. The personal injury attorneys at Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. also represent clients in other accidents, such as automobile, semi-trailer, and motorcycle accidents, as well as medical malpractice and other personal injury claims.