The death of a loved one under any circumstances is a deeply sorrowful time. But when that death was the fault of another person or entity, it can feel even more catastrophic. And if the deceased was an important provider to a spouse, children or other dependents, the loss — known as a wrongful death — can have a devastating economic effect.
Minnesota law enables survivors in wrongful death claims in Minneapolis, St. Paul and throughout the state to seek compensation for their loss. This is an important area of practice at Heuer Fischer, P.A.When there is a wrongful death, it is possible for minor children, spouses and adult dependents (such as a mentally challenged child or sibling, or an elderly parent living in the deceased's home) to collect for damages, including loss of income, loss of companionship, pain, suffering and emotional distress.
How can a wrongful death occur? It can happen any time a third party, by negligence or intent, is responsible for the death of another person. A wrongful death in Minneapolis can occur in any of the following ways:
The job of Minneapolis wrongful death attorneys representing survivors is to prove in court which party was responsible and what the impact of the victim's passing has on survivors. Our firm successfully proved how a poorly manufactured shoe led to the lead poisoning death of a five-year-old. The family received a sizeable award and the manufacturer now knows that flawed design or manufacture of a product can have an awful and costly consequence.
Wrongful death in Minneapolis calls for an experienced law firm
At Heuer Fischer, P.A. we work with families in Minnesota and Wisconsin to pursue fair compensation for wrongful deaths.
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