Resource on bridge collapse claims

Last update: July 28, 2008 - 7:08 PM

A panel considering special compensation for victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse announced Monday that it has set up a website with information on the claims process: www.BridgeCollapseClaims.com.

Under a new state law, $38 million has been set aside to compensate survivors of the bridge collapse. The law established the panel that will consider claims, make settlement offers and enter settlement agreements with survivors.

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