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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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Pain and Suffering
Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Rich uses his knowledge, experience, and reputation to maximize recoveries for clients.
Pritzker Named Super Lawyer
In recognition of their achievements, Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen 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 Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen has written a ground-breaking article on traumatic brain injury entitled "Debunking the Top 10 Myths of Traumatic Brain Injury: Effective Cross Examination of the Defense Neuropsychologist."
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pritzker | Ruohonen attorneys Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen 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.