What Is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally 3 years under Minn. Stat. § 573.02.
Wrongful death Deadlines in Minnesota
How long do you have to file a wrongful death claim in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally 3 years under Minn. Stat. § 573.02.
When does the clock start for wrongful death in Minnesota?
Three years from the date of death — shorter than the six years a surviving injury claimant would get.
Can the Minnesota deadline for wrongful death be extended?
Where the death resulted from professional negligence by a doctor, dentist or hospital, the claim must also fall within the four-year § 541.076 window. Where the death resulted from an intentional killing, there is no time limit at all.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Minnesota?
Often, yes. Notice to a municipality within 180 days under Minn. Stat. §§ 466.05, 3.736. Section 466.05 requires notice to a municipality within 180 days after the alleged loss or injury is discovered. Claims against the State run under § 3.736, which requires notice within 180 days and suit within two years. Both sit on top of the ordinary limita…
How does Minnesota compare to other states for wrongful death?
Minnesota's 3 years is among the longest in the country. Across the 50 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for wrongful death ranges from 1 year to 3 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Wrongful Death Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the wrongful death deadline in Minnesota:
