Victims of the I-35W bridge collapse have not all been recovered and causes of the disaster remain under investigation, but issues surrounding liability and legal consequences are starting to emerge for local participants and nationwide observers.
“There is a hotline established by the state for claims,” says David C. Semerad, CEO of Associated General Contractors of Minnesota. “Lawyers are already advertising for claims. I’m repulsed.” With the National Transportation Safety Board just beginning its probe, it is too early to speculate on whether criminal charges will be filed.