Wrongful Death Lawyer Rosemount, MN
The grief and loss when someone close to you passes away is often magnified when you know that they died in an avoidable accident or due to the negligence or oversight of another person or entity (like the manufacturer of a consumer product your loved one may have used). If you lost someone close to you in this manner, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit, per Minnesota personal injury law. A skilled Rosemount, MN, wrongful death lawyer can explain your legal options and what you can do to realize a sense of justice and closure.
At Bennerotte & Associates, P.A., we take your loss seriously and want to help you and your family hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions. We have decades of combined experience handling even the most complex wrongful death cases and have the resources and determination to help you get justice. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Can A Rosemount Wrongful Death Lawyer Help My Family?
Wrongful death, legally speaking, is one in which the victim would not have passed away had another person or entity (like a healthcare facility, products manufacturer, etc.) taken proper care and due diligence in ensuring their safety.
Some common instances of a wrongful death include:
- Car collisions
- A traffic accident between your vehicle and a commercial semi-truck
- Workplace accidents or occupational disease (like mesothelioma or heart disease)
- Defective or contaminated consumer products, food, or drink
- Pedestrian or bicycle accidents
- Plane crash
- Amusement park or water park accident
- Swimming pool accidents or accidental drowning
- Dog mauling or bites
- Assault (battery or assault with a deadly weapon)
These aren’t the only wrongful death cases we handle; only some of the more common ones. The common denominator in all of these claims is that someone had responsibility for another’s safety and failed to that obligation, thus creating conditions in which your loved one passed away or leading directly to the death itself.
In some cases, the at-fault party may face criminal charges, such as in a case of assault. For example, in the OJ Simpson case, OJ was found liable for the deaths of his wife and friend in civil court, even though he was acquitted in criminal court. The burden of proof for civil cases is lower than that of criminal cases, so your family may achieve justice in civil court, even if you cannot in criminal court.
Compensation Available In A Wrongful Death Claim
Compensation in a wrongful death claim covers both your out-of-pocket losses (funeral and burial costs, for example) and intangible losses—the effect that your loved one’s death has had on your family.
Many plaintiffs in a wrongful death case feel uncomfortable putting a dollar value on the loss of their loved one and their grief. However, you have suffered losses, and you deserve to be compensated for the lack of financial contribution and support your loved one provided and your own grief and loss of companionship, consortium, and guidance. We compassionately value your claim and demand the maximum compensation available.
Do You Need Legal Advice After Losing Your Loved One?
If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, we can help you. Contact Bennerotte & Associates, P.A., today for a free consultation with a Rosemount wrongful death lawyer.