Wrongful Death Lawyers in St. Louis

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St. Louis Wrongful Death Lawyers

Missouri Wrongful Death Attorneys

The loss of a loved one is one of the most tragic events that can happen in one’s life. This loss can be even tougher to bear when it is at the fault of another person’s negligence. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another party call Halvorsen Klote Davis to help you hold the person responsible for their actions. Here are the basics of wrongful death lawsuits in Missouri and Illinois.

Statutes Authorizing Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In Missouri, Section 537.080 of the Missouri Revised Statutes defines wrongful death as, “the death of a person resulting from any act, conduct, occurrence, transaction, or circumstance which, if death had not ensued, would have entitled such person to recover damages in respect thereof.”

In Illinois, Section 740 ILCS 180 allows family members to recover for “pecuniary injuries” suffered by them when a spouse or next-of-kin’s death was caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim

In Missouri and Illinois typically the people closely related to the victim can file the claim. There are several factors that determine the exact member of the family that can bring the claim. However, usually any of the following can bring a claim for wrongful death:

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What Damages can you Recover in a Wrongful Death Action

In Missouri, you may be able to collect wrongful death damages (special and general) for the following:

Funeral and burial expenses
Medical bills
Pain and suffering of the deceased before they died
Loss of future income
Loss of future benefits
Loss of companionship (consortium)
Loss of support, guidance, training, consel, and instruction

For Illinois survivors, you may be able to recover “pecuniary injuries” such as:

Loss of earnings
Age of decedent
Sex of decedent
Health of decedent
Physical and mental characteristics of decedent
Grief, sorrow, and mental suffering of next-of-kin
The relationship between the lineal next-of-kin and the decedent

Time Limitations to Bring Wrongful Death Claim

In Missouri and Illinois, there is a limited amount of time you can bring a wrongful death claim or the claim will be barred. The wrongful death attorneys at Halvorsen Klote Davis understand the tragedy of losing a loved one. The loss of memories causes grief. We are here to fight for you and help you hold the at-fault parties responsible for their negligence.

If you or a loved one due to a wrongful death accident, it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. Call the St. Louis wrongful death attorneys at Halvorsen Klote Davis at (314) 451-1314 for your free consultation.