Or if a person was injured as a result of the bridge collapse can they sue the state? Just curious.
2007-08-04 14:10:08 · 7 answers · asked by Chad S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It will probably be done as a joint action for all parties (or families of deceased parties). It will probably take some time.
For now, let the dead get buried, and the injured healed.
2007-08-04 14:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the recent collapse in MN, the bridge was on a federal highway.
Have fun suing the federal government.
Actually, the government is likely to offer some type of compensation, but the settlement will be tied up with Political issues and such settlements vary considerably.
Example: Over $1 million each for families of those killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center. That wasn't the responsibility of the Federal Government, but they gave it anyway.
In less publicized matters, you may be limited to benefits issued under Social Security regulations.
The Govt. thinks you should buy your own life insurance.
2007-08-04 14:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by Philip H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can. This is a world where an overweight person can try to sue McDonald's for making them overweight!!!
That being said, this is an actual very serious and traumatic case. The bridge is supposed to be kept safe for everyone and it is the state's fault that it did not happen. They will sue as a group, and they will win.
2007-08-04 14:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by C B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Minneapolis and will tell you that the next day law firms from many other states had already begun to contact the families of the deceased to represent them. This is viewed around here as the worst form of ambulance chasing. In answer, yes the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation can be sued if found at fault but due to laws $100,000.00 is the limit.
Amazing isn't it?
2007-08-08 09:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. States and the federal government are pretty much immune from lawsuits of this kind, unless they specifically pass a law saying it is allowed.
Amazing how many people answer things like this without knowing the answer.
2007-08-04 14:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relatives of those who died in the collapse of the bridge can file for indemnification for the death of their relatives and damages caused to them.
2007-08-04 14:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases yes. You can sue for negligence if you lose a family member to an accident that due negligent actions. best to as a lawyer though.
2007-08-04 14:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by Robin L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋