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Minnesota Wrongful Death

MINNESOTA WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER SETTLES CASE: Minnesota wrongful death lawyer Fred Pritzker of the law firm of Pritzker | Ruohonen and Associates has recently settled a case involving the wrongful death of twin babies from a neonatal infection.  Minnesota wrongful death lawyer Fred Pritzker argued that the infection was caused by food contaminated with a lethal pathogen and recovered $3,500,000 for the parents of the twins.  Minnesota wrongful death lawyer Fred Pritzker has gained a national reputation for excellence and has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications.  In recognition of his achievements, he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and named a "Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine. To contact Fred Pritzker or another wrongful death attorney at Pritzker | Ruohonen, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form.

Minnesota Wrongful Death Statute

In Minnesota, wrongful death claims are governed by Minnesota Statutes, section 573.02.  According to the statute, “When death is caused by the wrongful act or omission of any person or corporation, the trustee appointed as provided in subdivision 3 [the trustee represents the surviving spouse and the next of kin] may maintain an action therefor if the decedent might have maintained an action, had the decedent lived, for an injury caused by the wrongful act or omission.”

In Minnesota wrongful death cases, a lawyer represents the trustee who is acting on behalf of the surviving spouse and next of kin.  The Minnesota wrongful death lawyer will need to prove the following to recovery compensation:

  1. The death of a human being
  2. Caused by the wrongful act or omission (negligence) of a person or corporation
  3. Financial loss (damages) suffered by the surviving spouse or next of kin as a result of the Minnesota wrongful death

Child mourning deathAny family member of the deceased person can contact a Minnesota wrongful death lawyer.  Fred Pritzker or another Minnesota wrongful death lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen is available for a free consultation regarding a Minnesota wrongful death lawsuit and the appointment of a wrongful death trustee.

Minnesota Wrongful Death Trustee
The person who brings a wrongful death lawsuit is called a "trustee." He or she is appointed by a judge to bring the wrongful death claim on behalf of the spouse and next of kin.  The wrongful death trustee is usually a family member.  A wrongful death trustee is not required for a dram shop claim, i.e., a claim against a business that sells liquor. 

At the end of the Minnesota wrongful death case, the wrongful death trustee divides the proceeds among the spouse and next of kin.

Minnesota Wrongful Death Lawyer—Experience, Excellence, and a Record of Success
At Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., our experience and resources allow us to take on complex wrongful death cases.  In a recent case, we gathered extensive scientific evidence and developed ground-breaking legal arguments that allowed us to negotiate a $6,425,000 settlement.

Minnesota wrongful death lawyer Fred Pritzker has over 30 years of Minnesota wrongful death experience and was selected by other lawyers for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen have all been named Minnesota Super Lawyers by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.  If you need to talk to a Minnesota wrongful death attorney, please contact us for a free consultation.  To reach a lawyer at the firm, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the online-consultation form.

Our Minnesota wrongful death lawyers handle Minnesota wrongful death cases throughout Minnesota, including the cities of Bloomington, Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Cloud and St. Paul.  Pritzker | Ruohonen is a national law firm and, in addition to handling Minnesota wrongful death cases, also represents families of Minnesota wrongful death victims throughout the United States.

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Pritzker Named Super Lawyer

In recognition of their achievements, Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. Fred Pritzker was also named a "Top 40 Super Lawyer."

Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Fred Pritzker is listed in the current issue of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

 

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