NEW LAW ALLOWS FAMILY TO RECOVER PAIN COMPENSATION AFTER FATAL INJURY

The Rochlin Law Firm lawyers handle many death cases. These are actually called “wrongful death” cases in Minnesota. When someone is killed in an accident, their surviving family has the right to compensation. Of course, a wrongful death settlement won’t bring your loved one back. But it can be very important to family in the healing process as a recognition of what they have lost.

Compensation for wrongful death has always been limited in two ways. First, there is no claim for what the deceased person has lost. The family get compensation for the family’s loss, but there is no recognition of when the deceased person has lost. Particularly if it was a young person killed, they are deprived of living the rest of their life. What would they have accomplished? Their opportunity to live their life is stolen from them. Unfortunately, there is no compensation for those losses.

Until recently, compensation was entirely limited to what the survivor’s lost. For example, if the person killed was a parent of young children, they would have provided financial support for the children. Of course, the surviving spouse also loses the financial support. There is also emotional support. In most families, the family members are going through life together. They are there to support each other in hard times and share the joy of good times. That is something lost when a family member is killed in a fatal accident. It is therefore an important part of a wrongful death claim pursued by our lawyers.

COMPENSATION FOR PAIN BEFORE DEATH – LAWYERS MN

However, until a recent change in the law, there was no compensation for the victim’s pain before their death. Not only that, but if a person injured in an accident died for unrelated reasons, there was mostly no claim at all. Fortunately, the Minnesota Legislature has made some changes to that law. Now, if a injured person dies, their surviving family’s claim includes the deceased person’s pain suffered prior to their death.

If you have lost a family member in a fatal accident, call the Rochlin Law Firm to learn your rights and get top level representation. Pam Rochlin is widely recognized as being a Minnesota Super Lawyer for wrongful death  cases. Our experienced injury lawyers will answer your questions and explain your rights. The initial consultation is free. Further, we will never charge anything unless you receive compensation for your loss. Our attorneys handle cases throughout Minnesota.