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Wrongful Death Claims

The attorneys at the Brown Law Offices have helped families though the loss of a loved one many times, and in many circumstances.

Wrongful death lawsuits become necessary when a person dies as a result of a wrongful act or the negligence of another. Actions are pursued on behalf of family members who have lost the companionship and support of the decedent.

Accordingly, children are often entitled to special forms of compensation for the personal loss of a parent, in addition to the amount of financial support the child would have received throughout the life of the decedent. A spouse, too, can recover damages for loss of their spouse's love, companionship, and financial support. Parents' damages, however, are typically limited to monetary recovery for loss of companionship only.

Nearly every state has enacted a legislation that permits a wrongful death action to be brought by the relatives of a decedent. Minnesota is no exception. In Minnesota, a wrongful death action is filed by a trustee who is court approved and appointed to represent the interests of the decedents' heirs.

Wrongful death actions arise in a wide range of contexts and circumstances. Any of the other areas of personal injury law that are discussed throughout this site may be invoked.

Some of the more common causes of wrongful death involve:
 

> Motor vehicle collisions;
> Defective motor vehicles;
> An intentional act, such as murder;
> Death during the commission of a crime;
> Faulty equipment, machinery, or tools;
> Hazards in the workplace;
> Defective drugs or medication;
> Medical negligence; or
> Dangerous property conditions.
 

Losing a loved one, especially in wrongful death situations, is one of the most traumatic events that can ever happen. Frustratingly, this is because the circumstances of death could have been easily avoided in most cases.

We recognize that the last thing you and your family members want to do during a time of grief is fight with insurance companies. But, you should realize that it is vitally important to preserve your rights to ensure that the long-term needs of your family are protected.

Attorneys are best suited to assist you, either directly, or through various experts, with the initial investigation of events surrounding the incident that you believe may constitute a wrongful death.
 

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