Under Minnesota law, the surviving spouse and children of the decedent are allowed to make claims for their losses, as are the parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters of the person killed due to another's negligence. The sudden death of an innocent loved one causes both emotional and financial shock. P.A. There is perhaps no case that is more personally fulfilling than the wrongful death case which allows the lawyer to obtain fair compensation for the loved ones and family of someone killed through the fault of another. These recoveries assure the ability of a wife, husband, children and other family members to continue with their lives. Wrongful death cases can be complex and time-consuming, requiring the investment of substantial resources.
Pecuniary loss means the loss of money or things that have monetary value.
Proving wrongful death damages requires an experienced attorney to maximize recovery for the family of a person killed by another's negligence or fault.