Losing a loved one unexpectedly in an accident is one of the most devastating events you can experience. If someone else’s careless or reckless conduct contributed to the incident, you may have feelings of deep anger toward the people responsible.
Bringing a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties could help you channel your feelings productively while protecting your family’s financial security. Talk to one of our wrongful death attorneys about determining negligence in Mankato wrongful death claims. We work diligently to support you and your family and get justice for the death of your loved one.
A wrongful death happens when someone’s conduct or failure to act leads to another person’s death. Wrongful death claims can arise in many types of circumstances.
Car accidents caused by another driver are often the basis of wrongful death claims. Manufacturers may be responsible for a wrongful death if they produce a defective product that causes a fatal incident, or property owners may be liable if a fatal accident occurs because of a hazard on their property.
Our attorneys can investigate whether negligence caused a fatal accident in Mankato and can determine if there are grounds for a wrongful death claim. If they find evidence that the careless actions of a person, company, organization, or unit of government were responsible for the incident, the deceased person’s family can bring an insurance claim or file suit.
In most injury cases, negligence triggers liability. If someone brings a claim seeking accountability and compensation, they must prove that the responsible party was negligent.
Negligence is the failure to use appropriate care to prevent harm to other people. To prove negligence in a wrongful death claim, a Mankato attorney must demonstrate that the responsible party did not use reasonable care and that this failure was a direct cause of a loved one’s death.
The proof required depends on the context. If someone dies in a car accident, a law enforcement citation is evidence of negligence, but any proof of careless or reckless conduct by the other driver could indicate negligence. If a botched surgery caused a death, a claim must prove that the surgeon did not meet an acceptable standard of care.
Minnesota Statutes § 573.02 governs wrongful death claims. If another party’s negligent, reckless, or criminal actions lead to fatal injuries, a court-appointed trustee may bring a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased person’s surviving family (also known as the next of kin).
A wrongful death claim may seek payment for a variety of damages, including:
Our wrongful death attorneys can help a family in Mankato identify and document their damages, as well as demonstrate how negligence contributed to their loved one’s death, so that they can claim total compensation.
If your family is struggling due to the accidental death of a loved one, you need a compassionate advocate to guide you. Our attorneys are skilled in determining negligence in Mankato wrongful death claims, and they can help you hold the responsible party accountable.
We offer free consultations to discuss your case, and there is never any obligation to move forward. Contact us as soon as you feel ready to discuss your loved one’s death with a legal professional.
