Minnesota Statute of Limitations; MN. Personal Injury Lawsuits

Minnesota Statute of Limitations
Every state has a different statute of limitations for the many types of fatal accidents. Do not wait until the last minute to file a lawsuit.  To miss this vital opportunity would be sad.

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Here are some important facts to know about Minnesota’s statute of limitations and time limits for filing a lawsuit:

• Negligence – 6 years
• Medical Malpractice–4 years from date of injury
• Product Liability – 4 years from date of injury
• Wrongful Death – negligence=3 yrs of (D.O.D); med mal=3 years of (D.O.D)
• Survival – 3 years

Caps on Lawyers Awards: Minnesota has no limitations on attorney awards
Minnesota Caps on Damage Awards

Medical Malpractice-Punitive damages are permitted only where the defendant is shown to have displayed a willful disregard for the plaintiff's safety. Awards of damages for loss of consortium, emotional distress, or embarrassment are limited to $400,000.00.

Product Liability–Same as medical malpractice
Pharmaceutical cases – Same as medical malpractice  

Minnesota Minors – Statute of Limitations/minors tolling - Except in cases of wrongful death, the statute of limitations begins to run on the minor's 18th birthday
No limitations of attorney caps.

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 Department of Minnesota State Police
444 Cedar Street, suite 130
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-201-7100
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/index.htm

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706 Second Avenue South 140 Baker Bldg
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-375-1707

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