Summary of Minnesota Wrongful Death Law

Minnesota law establishes that a cause of action arising out of an injury to the person dies with the person, except as provided by Minn. Stat. § 573.02 (1998), the wrongful death statute. Minn. Stat. § 573.01. Therefore, the only remedy available for claims resulting from decedent’s death would fall under the wrongful death statute, which provides that “recovery in the action * * *... [Read more]

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Introduction to Medical Malpractice, Why is a Long-term care or home care provider considered medical malpractice?

Why is a claim against a long-term care or home care provider considered medical malpractice? 1. Minnesota Law considers claims against any “medical professionals” to be medical malpractice claims. 2. Claims against a “Health Care Provider” include “a physician, surgeon, dentist, occupational therapist, other health care professionals as defined in section 145.61, hospital, or... [Read more]

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Coming to Terms With Your Loss

Coming To Terms with Your Loss When your spouse, parent or child dies because someone or some organization did not act  reasonably or carefully and death resulted, survivors are entitled to pursue legal claims under the theory of a Minnesota wrongful death claim, or death by wrongful act.  There are many ways that accidental death occurs – whether by car accident, hospital or medication error,... [Read more]

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