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Minnesota Wrongful Death Damages Measure and Interest Rate

Under Minnesota law, the measure of damages in a wrongful death action includes the pecuniary loss suffered by the statutory beneficiaries, with interest accruing on the final award at a rate of 6 percent per year. This rule is codified in Minn. Stat. § 573.02, which governs both the types of recoverable losses and the applicable interest rate on the judgment. The statute sets out the categories of damages that may be awarded, such as loss of support and services, and provides for prejudgment and postjudgment interest at the verified rate. A worked example below demonstrates how the 6 percent figure is applied to a sample award. For an estimate tailored to a specific case, the DocketMath calculator can compute the total using the official statutory rate.

Governing authority

In Minnesota, the wrongful death damages rule is set by Minn. Stat. § 573.02. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 573.02 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/573.02).

Minnesota wrongful death damages: the verified value is 6% under Minn. Stat. § 573.02. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 573.02 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/573.02).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wrongful death damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.