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Death claim: who can ask for help?

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Filing deadline3 years from date of death (and within 6 years of the act)Minn. Stat. § 573.02

Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.

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01 · Your filing deadline

What is the deadline in Minnesota?

Minnesota: 3 years from date of death, and within 6 years of the act or omission (Minn. Stat. § 573.02) A lawyer can confirm yours.

3 years from date of death (and within 6 years of the act)

Source: Minn. Stat. § 573.02

Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Minnesota allows 3 years to file a wrongful death claim under Minn. Stat. § 573.02 and imposes no cap on wrongful death damages. Hennepin County (Minneapolis) handles the state's highest wrongful death case volume. Minnesota's harsh winters contribute to vehicle accident wrongful death filings.

Minnesota Statutes § 573.02 governs wrongful death claims and establishes a 3-year statute of limitations. Minnesota imposes no cap on wrongful death damages — full economic and non-economic recovery is available. Hennepin County District Court (Minneapolis) handles the state's largest wrongful death docket. Minnesota's healthcare sector, agricultural industry, and construction activity generate significant wrongful death case volume.

How this works nationally

For the overall process and updates, read the Death claim: who can ask for help? overview. This page covers the local information available for Minnesota.

What happens when I check?

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Sources

  1. Minn. Stat. § 573.02