Losing a family member is a devastating experience, and the pain is often compounded when the loss was preventable. When a death is caused by the careless or wrongful actions of another, Minnesota law provides a way for survivors to seek justice. However, the legal...
Are Wrongful Death Settlements Taxable? What Minnesota Families Ask — and What You Actually Need to Know
When families come to us after losing someone to another person's negligence, they're carrying grief, financial uncertainty, and a list of questions they never expected to have. One that comes up more often than you might think: will we have to pay taxes on whatever...
When Insurance Companies Fight Back: Protecting Your Family After a Wrongful Death in Minnesota
When Insurance Companies Fight Back: Protecting Your Family After a Wrongful Death in Minnesota Losing someone you love is one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. In the midst of grief, having to fight with an insurance company over a wrongful...
Financial Recovery After a Wrongful Death: What Families Can and Cannot Recover
Losing a loved one in a sudden accident is devastating. Alongside grief, many families are left facing unexpected financial strain, unanswered questions, and uncertainty about what comes next. In these moments, it can be difficult to even think about legal claims, let...
How to Evaluate a Wrongful Death Attorney’s Track Record
Choosing a wrongful death attorney is not a decision most families ever expect to make. When a loved one has died because of someone else’s negligence, the process of finding the right legal help can feel daunting and overwhelming—especially while you are still...
How to Prove Emotional Distress in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the most painful experiences a family can endure. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence, the grief is often compounded by shock, anger, confusion, and unanswered questions. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the law...
7 Legal Steps Families Should Take Immediately After Fatal Car Crash
7 Legal Steps After a Fatal Car Crash You Should Follow Losing a loved one in a crash is devastating. In the middle of shock and grief, families still face urgent decisions that can affect financial stability and their ability to hold the at-fault party accountable....
Wrongful Death After a Minnesota Car Accident: What Families Should Know
Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. In addition to the emotional pain, families are often left facing unexpected financial hardships, from funeral costs to the loss of household income. While nothing can replace the person you’ve lost, Minnesota law...
Fatal Teen Driving Accidents in Minnesota: What Parents Should Know
For many Minnesota families, the day a teenager gets their driver’s license is filled with pride and excitement. But it can also be a source of worry. Teen drivers are among the most vulnerable on the road, and the statistics are sobering: motor vehicle crashes are...
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Wrongful Death Attorney
Losing a loved one due to another party’s negligence is one of the most difficult experiences any family can face. Beyond the emotional toll, families often face financial challenges such as funeral costs, medical bills, and the loss of income. Pursuing a wrongful...
Wrongful Death Claims in Minnesota: What You Need to Know
Understanding Wrongful Death Claims Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences anyone can face. The pain, grief, anger, and uncertainty about the future can feel particularly overwhelming when that loss occurs due to someone else's negligence or...
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Minnesota – A Complete Legal Guide
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Minnesota? At Sieben Edmunds Miller, we understand that losing a loved one is an indescribably painful experience. When that loss is caused by someone else's negligence or wrongful actions, the emotional burden is compounded by...
How to Prove Negligence in Wrongful Death Cases
What It Takes to Prove Negligence in a Wrongful Death Claim Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and when that loss is due to another party's negligence, the emotional toll can be compounded. In such cases, families may consider...
What Evidence Is Crucial in a Wrongful Death Claim After a Car or Truck Accident?
Evidence Needed to Prove a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Fatal Car or Truck Accident Losing a loved one in a fatal car or truck accident is devastating. Families are left grieving while also trying to understand what happened and whether the loss could have been...
Steps to Take If a Loved One Suffers a Wrongful Death
What to Expect During the Wrongful Death Claim Process Losing a loved one is always a devastating experience, but when the death occurs due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, the pain can be even more overwhelming. A wrongful death occurs when a person loses...
What Is Classified as a Wrongful Death Auto Accident Case?
Losing a loved one in a car accident is an unimaginable tragedy. When the accident results from another party's negligence, the loss becomes even more devastating, knowing it could have been prevented. In legal terms, this type of incident may be classified as a...
Maximizing Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases: What You Need to Know
A Guide to Maximizing Your Wrongful Death Compensation Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences, especially when the death results from someone else's negligence or wrongful actions. In such cases, surviving family members have the right to seek...
Minnesota’s Survivorship Law Adds New Protections for Injured People and Their Families
What Minnesota’s Survivorship Law Means for Injury Victims and Families? In a landmark move, Minnesota has enacted the Survivorship Law, a significant piece of legislation aimed at enhancing protections for injured people and their families. This law addresses several...
















