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Statute of Limitations
Minnesota: 3 years from date of death
3 years from date of death
Filing Venue
Where to File in Minnesota
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.
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Exposure in Minnesota
Source: Minn. Stat. § 573.02
Source: Minn. Stat. § 573.02