Beginning August 1, 2013 same-sex married couples will have equal protection under law in Minnesota, including the right to claim workers' compensation dependency benefits if a spouse dies in the workplace, and the right to sue for the wrongful death of a spouse ( and related civil claims). Project 515 has provided a helpful synopsis of these and other changes in Minnesota law for same-sex married couples.

Jake Jagdfeld is an attorney who exclusively represents plaintiffs/claimants with cases involving Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Truck/Car Accidents; Workplace and Construction Injuries; Workers' Compensation; Veterans Disability (VA); SSDI/SSI; Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.