Evidence for Wrongful Death Action

Evidence in a Wrongful Death Action is necessary to establish the following criteria:

• a person has died
• the death was due to a wrongful act or omission by any person or corporation
• there was a resultant financial or emotional loss suffered by the beneficiaries

Evidence is defined as a form of proof with fair preponderance (compelling, more than 50% fault). The evidence is presented through witnesses, medical records, police reports, documents, concrete objects, etc., for the purpose of swaying the minds of the court or the jury to rule favorably.

Evidence can be tampered with or destroyed. Witnesses need to be interviewed while details of the incident are fresh. Also, the issue of statute of limitations can come into play. In Minnesota, the statute of limitations on wrongful death is 3 years. If that time has passed, you will not be allowed to make a claim. All of these possibilities makes it vital to pursue a wrongful death action as quickly as possible.

Minneapolis Evidence for Wrongful Death Action Attorney

Wrongful Death cases are complex, requiring an experienced attorney to obtain a favorable outcome. Contact a Minneapolis Wrongful Death Attorney at 612-362-0000. Our Wrongful Death Attorneys are aggressive, ethical lawyers with a reputation for being effective litigators. We will gather evidence, interview witnesses, handle all of the paperwork, and file your wrongful death action.