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Welcome to Pritzker | Ruohonen
Wrongful Death Damages
ATTORNEY RECOVERS WRONGFUL DEATH DAMAGES: Wrongful death attorney Fred Pritzker has recently settled a wrongful death case for $3,500,000. The case involved twins who died from a neonatal infection. Due to this and other cases, Fred Pritzker has gained a national reputation for excellence and has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, ABC, CBS and others. In recognition of his achievements, he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. To contact Fred Pritzker or another wrongful death attorney at Pritzker | Ruohonen, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form.
Wrongful Death Damages/Compensation
Minnesota Statutes, section 573, governs wrongful death cases in Minnesota. Under the statute, a decedent's spouse and next of kin can sue for wrongful death, but damages are limited to financial loss resulting from the death, including:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical expenses
- Potential earnings
- Loss of advice, comfort, assistance, protection, counsel and society
- Punitive damages upon clear and convincing evidence that the acts of the defendant show deliberate disregard for the rights or safety of others.
Minnesota courts have interpreted the act as barring recovery for pain and suffering experienced prior to death and emotional distress experienced by the spouse and next of kin after the death.
Even without damages for pain and suffering and emotional distress, Minnesota courts have awarded significant amounts of monetary compensation to families of wrongful death victims. To contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding wrongful death in Minnesota, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail Fred Pritzker, e-mail Rich Ruohonen or fill out the firm's online-consultation form. Learn more about Minnesota wrongful death.
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Firm News
Pritzker Named Super Lawyer
In recognition of their achievements, Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. Fred Pritzker was also named a "Top 40 Super Lawyer."
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker is listed in the current issue of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar. They represent brain injury survivors in personal injury cases throughout the nation.
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
Fentanyl Lawsuit and Fentanyl Recall
There have been a number of recalls regarding fentanyl due to the risk of a fatal fentanyl overdose.
Pharmacy Error Settlement
Our law firm recently negotiated a settlement for the family of a woman who was given ten times the prescribed dose of cochicine.
NuvaRing Death
Lawsuits have been filed alleging death and serious injury associated with NuvaRing, a contraceptive product make by Organon. Contact us about NuvaRing stroke, NuvaRing pulmonary embolism, NuvaRing heart attack, and an Organon NuvaRing lawsuit.