Wrongful Death of Child Killed in a Car Accident in Minnesota
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Wrongful Death Claim for Family of Child Killed in a Car Accident
When a child is killed in a car accident, the family can sue the at-fault driver and possibly others (for example, a trucking company) for compensation. This is called a wrongful death claim. It is wrongful because the child’s death was caused by another person’s negligence or intentional act of wrongdoing, for example drinking and driving.
In some cases, more than one party can be sued for the wrongful death:
What typically happens in these wrongful death cases after a settlement is that notice is given to all of the next of kin:
- parents
- surviving siblings
- grandparents
- aunts and uncles
- other family members as outlined in the state’s wrongful death statutes.
In the end, what usually happens is that the bulk of the money goes to the parents and surviving siblings.
What we see parents doing for their surviving children is using the money in such a way that it benefits their children when they get older. In many cases, I work with a financial planner to help the parents establish a good plan for themselves and for their children. The one thing that can come out of this is that a parent can see the money used to honor the memory of their child and to see it used for something that is really positive.
The definition of parent includes:
- the birth mother
- legally acknowledged father
- adoptive parents
- legal guardians
Pritzker Olsen is a Minnesota personal injury law firm with a national reputation. Our lawyers have been interviewed and quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and other publications. Fred Pritzker is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. We have the skill and resources available to conduct our own investigation into the accident with no upfront cost to you. We recently settled a case for $3,500,000 on behalf of a child who suffered significant brain damage in a multi-vehicle crash. To contact a Minnesota car accident lawyer for a free case evaluation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online-consultation form.
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