CAR CRASH DEATH FAMILY’S RIGHTS
It is unthinkable that someone in your family could be killed in a car accident. However, our lawyers regularly handle these cases. Likewise where a semi-truck hit their car and killed them. Unfortunately, these terrible accidents do happen. Then, you are faced with a range of emotions from such a life-changing event. Worse still, are the financial fears that often come with the death of a family member. If it is a parent who is killed: ‘How are we going to pay for the funeral?’ ‘How will we survive without her income?’ ‘How can I raise my kids without him?’
When a family member – whether a spouse, a child, a parent – is killed in a car crash or is killed because of a semitruck accident, there are several resources for obtaining financial compensation.
COMPENSATION FOR FAMILY WHEN SOMEONE DIES IN A CAR ACCIDENT – MN LAWYER
If the family member was killed in a car accident because the other driver was at fault, the survivors can obtain money compensation. This is called a ‘wrongful death‘ claim. Minnesota law allows compensation for the loss of companionship, comfort and guidance of the family member who was killed. There is the loss of income caused by the death of a husband or wife or parent. Also, the loss of ‘services, protection, care and assistance’ which the family member provided. Of course, the medical care that was needed just before the family member died must be reimbursed, Also, there are funeral expenses because of the fatal car crash.
Many of these types of compensation are available if your husband or wife was killed in an auto accident. Compensation is also available if your child is killed in a car accident or other type of accident. There can also be compensation for your loss if your mother or father is killed in a car accident, even if the children are grown and out of the house. Likewise, you can be compensated if your brother or sister is killed in a car accident. Our MN attorneys will explain these claims to you during your initial call to our office.
Our car accident personal injury attorneys handle many MN wrongful death cases. This often includes someone who has died in a car accident or because of a semi truck. We understand that the loss of a family member is a tragedy that no amount of money will ever replace. We take these cases to heart and our lawyers work hard to at least obtain fair compensation for the family members who have suffered this terrible loss.
MINNESOTA NO FAULT LAW WHEN SOMEONE IS KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT
When a person is killed in a car accident in MN, the family has a right to basic compensation through their No Fault insurance coverage. This includes economic loss benefits compensation and replacement services loss for the first year after car crash. No-Fault benefits are paid by the decedent’s own automobile insurance company. Economic loss benefits are limited to $500.00 per week. They cover what would have been contributed in wages after the death of a family member.
Our top MN car accident lawyers have helped many people through the No-Fault system after a family member died in a car or truck accident. An attorney from our office will patiently explain your rights to you as you go through this terrible time.
Services rendered for the household or childcare are also compensation paid to survivors under Minnesota’s No-Fault laws if a family member is killed in an auto accident. This is limited to $200.00 per week. It is intended to reimburse the family for having to obtain help for those services the deceased family member would have performed. Again, our car accident lawyers can help you with this and explain your rights.
If a family member is killed in a car accident, Minnesota’s No-Fault laws also provides for $5,000.00 in funeral expenses. This coverage applies even if the person killed in the car accident is your son or daughter.
SOCIAL SECURITY SURVIVORS BENEFITS FOR FAMILY AFTER SOMEONE DIES IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT – MN LAWYER
If the family member who died has worked at least one and one-half years in the three years before her death, certain remaining family members will be entitled to social security survivor’s benefits. For more information on who is eligible for benefits and what amounts can be obtained, see http://www.ssa.gov/survivorplan/ifyou.htm.
If you have lost a family member in a fatal car or truck accident, please call us. A top attorney will more fully explain your rights to you. At a minimum you will have the right to MN No-Fault benefits. However, you may also be entitled to compensation from the insurance company of the car or truck that caused the crash.
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR MORE INFORMATION
Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin are Minnesota personal injury attorneys with more than 25 years’ experience. We have successfully handled hundreds of auto accident cases, including where a family member was killed in the car crash. Pam was a former partner at Meshbesher & Spence, and offers small firm attention to her clients. Our car accident lawyers can meet with you to discuss your wrongful death case at our offices in Edina, Woodbury and Minneapolis.
An attorney will also come to your home to discuss car accident wrongful death cases in St. Paul, Rogers MN, Elk River, and Maple Grove. Also, Brooklyn Park MN, Chanhassen, Chaska, Woodbury, Anoka, and other cities throughout Minnesota. We will always provide you with a free initial consultation. Further, we never charge anything unless you and your family are compensated for your loss.