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Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a loved one. This grief is only made worse when they were stolen from you through someone's carelessness or recklessness. Minnesota law provides a path to hold responsible parties accountable and secure the financial resources your family needs to rebuild.
At SiebenCarey, our Minneapolis wrongful death lawyers have guided hundreds of families through this painful process over the past 70 years. We take on the legal battles so you can grieve, heal, and support your family during this impossibly difficult time.
Our Minneapolis wrongful death attorneys are available 24/7 to discuss your case. No fees unless we win.
Under Minnesota statutes, a wrongful death occurs when someone dies because another person or company acted negligently or committed a wrongful act. The law covers deaths caused by everything from drunk driving crashes to medical errors to defective products.
The fundamental test is straightforward: could the victim have filed a personal injury lawsuit if they had survived? If the answer is yes, the death likely qualifies for a wrongful death claim.
In 2023, Minnesota made history by becoming the final state in America to allow families to seek damages for their loved one's pain and suffering before death. Before this change, the law only permitted economic damages. Now, families can pursue full compensation for what their loved one endured.
Minnesota law limits recovery to specific relatives:
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Most states allow family members to file wrongful death lawsuits directly. Minnesota doesn't work that way. State law requires appointing a trustee through the court system before any lawsuit can proceed. There is a three-step process for this:
At SiebenCarey, we help families navigate this court appointment process efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
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Minnesota law recognizes both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are concrete financial losses, while non-economic damages cover the intangible personal losses resulting from a wrongful death.
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Minnesota law imposes firm time limits on wrongful death lawsuits. Missing these deadlines typically means losing your right to any compensation.
The standard deadline is three years from your loved one's death. However, there's a second deadline: six years from the negligent act or injury that caused death. Either deadline can end your right to seek compensation. For example, if someone was injured in 2020 and passed away in 2025, their deadline would be 2026, even though it is not yet three years from the date of death.
The real deadline is always “sooner is better.” Evidence degrades over time. Witnesses' memories fade, or they become unreachable. Documents get destroyed or lost. Starting early maximizes your chances of building a strong case.
Four elements must be established for successful wrongful death claims.
We must show the defendant owed your loved one a duty to act with reasonable care. Drivers owe this duty to other road users. Doctors owe it to patients. Product makers owe it to consumers. Property owners owe it to visitors.
Next, we demonstrate how the defendant breached that duty through careless, reckless, or intentional conduct. Maybe they were speeding. Maybe they prescribed the wrong medication. Maybe they knew about a safety defect but hid it.
We must prove a direct causal link between the defendant's breach and your loved one's death. This requires showing that proper conduct would have prevented the death.
Finally, we must prove and quantify the harm suffered by surviving family members, both financial and emotional.
Our attorneys build comprehensive cases with expert testimony, detailed investigations, and compelling evidence addressing each element.
SiebenCarey has recovered millions for Minneapolis families. Call 612-333-4500.
Over 70 years, we've recovered millions of dollars for Minnesota families who lost loved ones to preventable deaths. We've taken on and beaten major corporations, large hospital systems, well-funded insurance companies, and other powerful defendants who thought they were untouchable.
We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you won't pay any legal fees upfront or during the case. Our fees come only from the compensation we recover for your family. If we don't win, you don't owe us anything.
Winning wrongful death cases requires extensive investigation and expert testimony. We bring in the specialists needed to prove your case: medical experts who can explain what happened, economists who calculate financial losses, accident reconstructionists who demonstrate how the death occurred, and other professionals who strengthen your claim.
Minnesota handles wrongful death cases differently from other states, with unique trustee requirements and specific damage rules. Our attorneys know these laws inside and out. We understand local court procedures, how Minneapolis judges handle these cases, and what it takes to win in Minnesota courtrooms.
We know you're dealing with grief, anger, and uncertainty. You'll work directly with experienced attorneys who treat you with compassion and respect. We take time to explain things clearly, answer your questions, and keep you informed. You're not just a case number to us.
We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you're unable to travel to our office, we'll come to your home or hospital. We meet you where you are, both physically and emotionally, and provide the support you need throughout this process.
Our track record demonstrates our commitment to Minneapolis families. Call 1-800-4-RIGHTS today.
Your case begins with a free, confidential consultation. We'll sit down together so you can tell us what happened in your own words and at your own pace. We listen carefully, ask questions to understand the full picture, and review all the circumstances surrounding your loved one's death. Before you leave, we'll explain how Minnesota wrongful death law applies to your specific situation and what options are available to your family.
Our legal team launches a comprehensive investigation into your loved one's death. We gather police reports, medical records, and other documentation. We locate and interview witnesses who saw what happened. We consult with medical experts, engineers, safety specialists, and other professionals who can help prove what went wrong.
We handle all the legal paperwork and court filings. This includes petitioning the court to appoint a trustee, preparing and filing the wrongful death lawsuit, and ensuring everything gets done before strict deadlines expire. You won’t need to worry about navigating court procedures or completing complex legal documents. We manage every detail.
During the discovery phase, both sides exchange information and evidence. We take depositions, which are sworn statements from witnesses and the defendants. We submit written questions that must be answered under oath. We work with expert witnesses to analyze the evidence and strengthen your case. Throughout this process, we're building the strongest possible foundation for either settlement or trial.
Most wrongful death cases settle without going to trial. We enter negotiations armed with strong evidence and a clear understanding of what your case is worth. Our goal is to secure fair compensation that accounts for all your losses without putting you through the uncertainty and stress of a trial. However, we never recommend accepting a settlement unless it truly serves your family's best interests.
If the defendants won't offer fair compensation, we're fully prepared to take your case to trial. Our experienced trial attorneys will present your story to a jury, call expert witnesses to testify, cross-examine the defense's witnesses, and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. We've won millions in verdicts for Minnesota families, and we're not afraid to go to court when that's what it takes.
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2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008.
5 of our attorneys have been recognized as Attorneys of the Year
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7 Certified Civil Trial Law Specialists, Minnesota Bar Association
3 Board Certified Trial Advocates, National Board of Trial Advocacy.
