Maplewood Wrongful Death Lawyer
When someone’s negligence causes your loved one’s death, rely on the experience, skill, and compassion of the top wrongful death attorneys in Maplewood, MN.
If someone takes your loved one’s life due to negligence, you may not know where to turn for genuine, compassionate help. The emotional impact can have you reeling and not knowing where to turn to find justice for your loved one. Thankfully, Isaac Tyroler, Rachel Leonard, and their team can help you manage the financial fallout. However, we know that no monetary compensation will ever be enough to fill the void.
Let us fight on your behalf when you need legal assistance most.
How Do You Define Wrongful Death?
Understand the law to fight for justice
The most common wrongful death cases include situations like:
- Workplace accidents
- Defective products
- Slips and falls
- Car accidents.
No matter what the cause may be, our team works hard to find out whether or not negligence and recklessness caused your loved one’s death. We give you the compassion and support you need to receive reasonable compensation so that you can move on with your life.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Suit?
Only certain family members can legally file a wrongful death suit in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Our team has experience in both states, so we know who can and can’t win a case. Usually, children and a surviving spouse qualify. Exceptions exist, such as when another member of the family is the only remaining heir, but these exceptions are rare.
Generally, filing a wrongful death claim in Minnesota is similar to how it is done in other states, but with a couple of caveats. Minnesota statute § 573.02 states the requirements, and the process begins with the court assigning a trustee, usually a family member or spouse. If the lawsuit involves multiple parties, Minnesota law requires that all trustees be included in one judgment, meaning you can’t pursue numerous individual cases. Furthermore, if a member of the family doesn’t want to be part of the lawsuit, they must file paperwork to officially relinquish their rights. Wisconsin statute § 895.01 outlines the requirements for that state, which are similar but with a few nuances.
What Is the Legal Threshold for a Wrongful Death Case?
When a Maplewood wrongful death lawyer represents you, you can rest assured that we will fight to get justice for your loved one. The main difficulty is that the threshold for wrongful death cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin requires specific elements, so we make sure your case is iron clad before moving forward. We can help whether you’re filing a civil suit against a person or an insurance company, but the following factors need to be clear and evident to win a judgment.
Negligence
Negligence is the main component of wrongful death claims, regardless of how the incident actually occurs, including work injuries. To win a case, wrongful death attorneys in Maplewood, MN, must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that someone’s action – or inaction – led to your loved one’s death. Establishing negligence is the first step before going on to the financial losses.
Financial Losses
Financial losses can include the following:
- Wages and benefits
- Loss of companionship
- Medical
- Property damage.
But remember that these types of financial damages fall under civil statutes, not criminal statutes, which is a different area of the law. Still, you can win a judgment in a civil suit even if there is no criminal element. The difficulty lies in calculating what is fair compensation and what isn’t, and that’s where our wrongful death lawyers in Maplewood, MN, step in to fight on your side.
Who Can You Sue for a Loved One’s Wrongful Death?
Our wrongful death attorneys in Maplewood, MN, provide clear answers.
Determining the right party to sue should be easy, but are you going against an individual, a business entity, or an insurance company? You’ll need to be prepared well ahead of time in each case. Your unique situation may not fall neatly within the law.
For example, what happens if you’re a niece or nephew of the deceased? Can you still sue? The law in Minnesota and Wisconsin says you can, but within certain boundaries, so contact us today to see where you stand.
Another possible scenario is when multiple parties are at fault in the civil case. As a quick example, think about who is actually responsible for a drunk driving fatality. The drunk driver alone may not be the only offending party. There’s also the server of the alcohol and the business establishment who over-served the driver in the first place. It all depends on the unique circumstances surrounding the incident.
Another quick example is when a defective product is a cause. In this case, the top Maplewood wrongful death lawyers can help you navigate through troubled waters so that you can win your lawsuit – and finally receive justice for your loved one.
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What to Consider When Hiring Maplewood Wrongful Death Attorneys
When hiring wrongful death lawyers in Maplewood, MN, many factors come into play. Mainly, the attorneys need experience, resources, and dedication to win a judgment, whether it’s a final ruling or a settlement. You might have a right to punitive damages in addition to the wrongful death claim, yet you may need to sue an insurance company, not a person or multiple parties. Unless you’re familiar with the law, the landscape can get confusing, which is where we step in to help.
Choose the best Maplewood Wrongful Death Lawyers at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law
When someone’s negligence or recklessness takes your loved one’s life away, it can feel like your world has turned upside down, especially if the deceased was your primary means of financial support. Winning a wrongful death lawsuit on your own seems daunting, but we can support you with an experienced Maplewood wrongful death attorney with expertise in this type of civil case.
The team at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law has won over $30,000,000 in settlements and verdicts over the last ten years. Our team works entirely on a contingency basis, so you won’t need to pay unless we win the case. We’re here to help in any way we can, and that includes giving sound advice and legal support.
Reach out to us soon to talk about your situation. You can trust that we will be at your side every step of the way to find justice for your loved one. We’ll explain everything, keep you informed as needed, and always fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Attorney Rachel Sperling Leonard
A partner of Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, Ms. Sperling Leonard practices exclusively in personal injury and wrongful death claims. Specifically, she specializes in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, dog bites, dog attacks, slip and falls, trip and falls, sexual assaults/abuse and other assaults. Some representative cases of Ms. Sperling Leonard’s in the last few years include: a $1 million settlement for an individual injured in a car crash, a $750,000.00 for a man injured when he slipped and fell, a $455,000.00 settlement for an individual injured after falling, and multiple $250,000.00 settlements for individuals injured in motorcycle and auto accidents, among many others. She frequently turns insurance company denials into fair-value offers.
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