Wrongful Death Lawyers in Minnesota

Proven Results in Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Cases

What Counts as Wrongful Death in Minnesota?

Under Minnesota Statutes §573.02, a wrongful death occurs when someone’s life is taken because another person – or entity – acted negligently or wrongfully. Families can pursue a claim when preventable negligence leads to fatal injuries, including:

Motor vehicle crashes

Deadly collisions caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, failure to yield, unsafe passing, and especially crashes involving commercial trucks.

Slip and fall incidents

Fatal falls caused by wet floors, uneven surfaces, broken railings, unsafe stairs, or property owners who fail to correct or warn about dangerous conditions.

Workplace or industrial accidents

Construction and manufacturing workers are exposed to heavy machinery, heights, defective equipment, electrical hazards, and other risks that can lead to fatal injuries.

Motorcycle crashes

Lane-change collisions, tailgating, left-turn accidents, and road hazards often cause life-ending trauma to motorcyclists.

Medical malpractice

Misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failure to follow proper procedures can lead to preventable death.

If you believe your loved one’s death could have been avoided, TSR can evaluate whether negligence is present and explain the legal path available to your family.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Minnesota?

Minnesota law sets a strict hierarchy for who can bring a wrongful death action:

• The surviving spouse and children
• If no spouse/children, the parents or grandparents
• If none survives, siblings
• A court-appointed trustee may also file on behalf of the family

Determining the correct party can be complex. TSR handles this process for you and ensures the claim is filed correctly and on time.

What Your Family Must Prove

Wrongful death cases require the same elements of negligence found in personal injury cases:

1. Duty of care: The responsible party had a legal obligation to act safely.
2. Breach of duty: They failed to meet that obligation.
3. Causation: That failure directly caused the death.
4. Damages: The family suffered measurable losses.

These cases involve significant evidence, expert analysis, and legal nuance. TSR’s wrongful death team handles the investigation so your family doesn’t have to.

Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Case

Minnesota allows families to recover both economic and non-economic losses, such as:

• Medical care before death
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of income, wages, and future earning capacity
• Loss of household services, benefits, or inheritance
• Pain and suffering experienced by the deceased
• Loss of companionship, care, guidance, and emotional support

Courts consider factors such as the decedent’s age, health, life expectancy, occupation, earnings, habits, and contributions to the family.

TSR works with economists, medical professionals, and experts to determine full and fair compensation.

Minnesota’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

Most wrongful death claims in Minnesota must be filed within three years of the date of death, but exceptions can shorten or extend that timeline depending on the circumstances.

Missing the deadline means losing the ability to pursue compensation entirely.

TSR can confirm the deadline that applies to your case during a free consultation.

Talk to a Minnesota Wrongful Death Lawyer Today

Losing a loved one is overwhelming. You shouldn’t have to battle insurance companies, corporations, hospitals, or property owners while you’re grieving.

TSR Injury Law is here to help your family find answers, accountability, and the compensation Minnesota law provides.

We handle the legal burden so you can focus on grieving and rebuilding.

Free consultation. No obligation. No upfront fees.
We only get paid if we recover money for your family.

CALL 612-TSR-TIME (612) 877-8463