HOW TO PAY FOR FUNERAL WHEN SOMEOENE IS KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT

Will auto insurance pay for the funeral when someone is killed in a car accident? For most cases, the answer is yes. In fact, it doesn’t even matter who was at fault in the crash. In most cases, it is the victim’s own auto insurance that pays for the funeral, even if the accident was someone else’s fault. That is part of Minnesota’s No-Fault law. Our car accident lawyers help the family with funeral expenses and other expences after someone is killed in a car crash.

A funeral is expensive. A casket is often the biggest expenses, However, even creamation with a small ceremony can cost thousand of dollars. The limit for for No Fault auto insurance is $5,000. In many cases, that is not enough to fully pay for the funeral. But it is helpful and a good start. Fortunately, additional reimbursement can be obtained from the other driver’s insurance if the other driver was at fault. Of course paying for the funeral is only the start of the loss to the family.

FUNERAL EXPENSE IS JUST THE START OF FATAL CAR ACCIDENT COMPENSATION

Paying for the funeral is an immediate concern. However, the loss of a family member has much larger consequences. The obvious example is when a working parent of young children dies in a car accident. The family relies on the income from that person. Therefore, lost income is an important part of the case. However, there is still much more.

The case when someone is killed in a car accident is called a wrongful death claim. First a trustee is appointed to sign all the paperwork and speak for the family. Usually, the trustee is a family member that everyone agree to. The wrongful death lawyer then works with the trustee to fully account for the entire loss of the family. This starts with the funeral and lost income, but is much more. Families rely on each other for many things: To care for each other as children or in old age, to be there to help celebrate happy times, and to provide support during difficult times. When someone is killed in a car accident, those things are taken away.

FATAL CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

If you lost a family member in a car accident, our lawyers can help. Pam Rochlin and her team have more than 25 years experience representing crash victims throughout Minnesota. We will start with guiding you through the No Fault system so that the funeral or burial expenses are paid. Then, our car accident lawyers will meet with the entire family to answer your questions and advise you of your rights. Our primary purpose is to make sure you get the compensation you need and are entitled to.

The initial consultation is free, and there is no charge if you don’t receive compensation.