Wrongful Death Law in Minnesota
This page covers wrongful death law as it applies in Minnesota — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Minnesota
Minnesota state law
- CHAPTER 573. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS; ACTIONSMN 573 § 573.02
Cited in 156 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CHAPTER 541. LIMITATION OF TIME, COMMENCING ACTIONSMN 541 § 541.051
Cited in 153 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CHAPTER 176. WORKERS' COMPENSATION › GENERAL APPLICATION AND LIABILITYMN 176 § 176.061
Cited in 149 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CHAPTER 3. LEGISLATURE › SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMSMN 3 § 3.736
Cited in 124 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CHAPTER 550. EXECUTIONS, REDEMPTION, EXEMPTIONSMN 550 § 550.37
Cited in 115 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CHAPTER 466. TORT LIABILITY, POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONSMN 466 § 466.04
Cited in 40 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death in Minnesota.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.