CAR INSURANCE SURVIVORS’ BENEFITS WHEN FAMILY MEMBER KILLED IN MN AUTO ACCIDENT
The safety features in cars are constantly improving. Nonetheless, we sadly continue to get cases every year where people are killed in a car accident. When our attorneys first meet with the family in this tragic situation, we explain the insurance issues.The family is often surprised to learn that all Minnesota automobile insurance policies come with a No-Fault survivors’ benefit.
This auto insurance benefit has several features that can be used when someone is killed in a car accident. The total benefit is at least $20,000.It can be used toward replacement of lost income up to $500 per week. There is also replacement of other services for the family of the person killed up to $200 per week. In addition, there is coverage for funeral expenses after a fatal car accident. However, this is separately limited to $5,000.
This car accident death benefit is part of No-Fault auto insurance coverage. Therefore, it is available even if the person killed was at fault. This coverage is also available even if the person killed in the car crash was not actually in a car, e.g. a pedestrian or a bicycle hit by a car.No one ever want to need this auto insurance coverage, but it is good know it is there.
HOW TO CONTACT AN ATTORNEY
If your family member has been killed in a MN car accident, you are welcome to call our office. You will speak directly with an attorney about your situation. You can also contact us by email through this website. A top lawyer will provide you with a free consultation.We take the time to patiently explain your rights and the different types of insurance coverage available to you and your family.Our car accident attorneys will look into your case against the other driver, as well as the auto insurance benefits from your own policy. We will make sure you get all of the compensation you are entitled to. For more information, see our wrongful death information page.