Burnsville Wrongful Death Lawyer

Burnsville Wrongful Death Attorneys Win Compensation

Count on Our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Burnsville, MN, to Help

Our Burnsville wrongful death lawyers understand how devastating it can be to be faced with the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one -- especially if the death never would have happened except for someone else’s negligence or wrongful behavior. In addition to their overwhelming grief, survivors often must deal with the disruptions and financial problems from the loss of a family member’s income, anger at those whose negligence caused the death, and the desire to punish the responsible parties. While no amount of money can make up for the loss of your loved one, Minnesota provides a path to getting both justice and the compensation that will provide much-needed financial stability to help your family through this difficult period. This path is through filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Minnesota wrongful death cases are complicated, and at this difficult time, when dealing with your grief and so many other issues, a lawsuit is not something you want to deal with alone. Fortunately, there is help available from the Burnsville wrongful death lawyers at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law. Our lead attorneys, Isaac Tyroler and Rachel Leonard, and their team understand what you are going through and can relieve you of many of the burdens associated with a wrongful death situation. We have extensive experience helping families who have tragically suffered the wrongful death of a loved one, and we can handle all the legal hurdles involved with getting justice and compensation, so you can concentrate on your family’s needs and recovery.

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Why Choose Our Wrongful Death Attorneys in Burnsville?

There are many attorneys out there, and you want one you can trust and who can provide compassionate, experienced representation. At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, our Burnsville wrongful death lawyers know the ins and outs of the legal process and will help guide you through it. Our team will work around the clock to ensure you win full justice for your loss. Here are some reasons why we believe you should choose our Burnsville wrongful death lawyers:

• We focus on wrongful death and personal injury and will help guide you through the intricate legal processes involved.
• We are available 24/7.
• We win big -- our team has obtained more than $30,000,000 in settlements and verdicts for clients over the past decade.
• Our clients are happy when they choose us, and you can read their client testimonials to prove it. We have a trustworthy track record of winning multiple significant settlements for our wrongful death clients.
• You pay no fees unless we are able to recover money for you.
• We are happy to give advice to help you in any way we can.

When you choose us, we will get to work immediately to pursue justice for you. We will:

• Investigate how the death happened and determine who the at-fault parties may be
• Gather evidence such as from photos and videos, and police, accident and medical reports
• Interview witnesses and first responders
• Thoroughly assess all your damages to determine what your case may be worth and what type of settlement to go after
• Take care of all legal requirements in a timely manner, including filing all paperwork, making court appearances, and handling appeals
• Hire experts to reconstruct the accident and testify as to fault and experts to testify as to how the loss of your loved one negatively impacts your life
• Negotiate aggressively with insurance companies and other attorneys for maximum compensation
• If settlement through negotiation isn’t possible, we are fully prepared to take your case to court.

Damages Our Wrongful Death Lawyers in Burnsville, MN, May Recover

Your Family May Receive Compensation for Damages

In a successful wrongful death claim, you may receive compensation for both economic monetary costs and also your less tangible, noneconomic damages that negatively impact your life. These damages can include:

• Medical expenses related to the death
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost support and income
• Counsel, guidance, and aid that would have been given
• Loss of advice, comfort, assistance, companionship, and protection the person would have provided.

In some rare cases, you might also be able to recover punitive damages, which are meant to punish defendants for their actions. According to Minnesota law (Minnesota statute § 549.20), in order to win this judgment our wrongful death lawyers in Burnsville must show that the defendant exhibited intentional disregard for the decedent’s safety and rights. Wisconsin wrongful death law (Wisconsin statute § 895.043) places a $200,000 limit on the amount of punitive damages available.

Damage Amounts You May Receive

Damage awards tend to be high when a wrongful death is involved, ranging from the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. However, the amount you may receive depends on the individual circumstances of your case and factors that include:

• Actual costs of your losses and expenses
• The circumstances of the death and degree of fault involved
• The age, earning capacity, and family situation of the victim, and the projection of potential future earnings had the person not died
• The availability of insurance coverage and defendant assets
• Whether there is a negotiated settlement or the case goes to trial, and the individual jurisdiction, judge, and jury where the case is heard
• The skill and negotiating power of your attorney.

One crucial factor is the relationship between the plaintiff and the deceased. If they were close relatives, such as a spouse or child, who depended on the deceased financially or for emotional support, the damages are likely to be significant. Another consideration is the loss of future income the deceased could have earned. This includes wages and benefits and the value of services the deceased would have provided, such as childcare or household tasks. The plaintiff should also recover damages for funeral and burial expenses and the decedent’s pain and suffering caused by the fatal injuries. Consult with our wrongful death attorneys in Burnsville to receive a more accurate estimate of the damages that may be awarded in your case.

Wrongful Death Attorneys in Burnsville, MN, Prove Negligence

Negligence can be an essential component of a wrongful death claim. Proving negligence involves showing that the defendant owed a duty of care to the victim; that the defendant breached that duty, causing the victim’s death; and that the plaintiff suffered damages as a result. If you can establish these elements, you may be able to recover damages for the victim’s wrongful death. Economic damages are intended to compensate the victim’s family for the financial loss they have suffered due to the death. Financial damages obtained through a legal claim or a civil lawsuit are separate from any possible criminal charges that might also arise from the victim’s death. Sometimes, more than one entity or person may be responsible for creating the circumstances that led to your loved one’s death. Through our investigation of the case, we will determine all the parties that should be part of the claim. This may be important to ensure you receive the full amount you deserve, because one party’s insurance policy may have coverage limitations that don’t completely meet the judgment that we win for you. For example, if a defective product caused your loved one’s death, it is possible that the product manufacturer will be part of the claim, along with the party who sold your loved one the product and anyone who explained to your loved one how they should use the product.

When the Wrongful Death is Intentional

Intentional torts are another type of civil wrong that can be the basis for a wrongful death claim. An intentional tort means that the civil wrong was committed on purpose instead of being the result of negligence or carelessness. Common intentional torts that can lead to wrongful death claims include assault, battery, and false imprisonment. For an intentional tort to be the basis of a wrongful death claim, the person who committed the tort must have intended to injure the victim. For example, if someone assaults another person and the victim dies due to the injuries sustained in the assault, the assailant can be held liable for wrongful death. When our Burnsville wrongful death lawyers are representing you, we address only the civil aspect of the case and pursue a financial award against the defendant and their insurance company. Rather than attempting to seek jail time for the defendant, we seek a financial award that helps you and your family with the expenses and financial setbacks related to losing your loved one.

FAQs about Wrongful Death Cases

Our Burnsville Wrongful Death Attorneys Answer Common Questions

At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, we know that the time after a wrongful death is very difficult for families. We try to ease the process by answering each and every question our clients have. Here, we have listed some of the most common questions we receive, so you can have an understanding of how we handle these types of cases.