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Wrongful Death Lawyers

Wrongful Death Lawyer. Halvorsen Klote serves injury victims and their families in the metro St. Louis and Southern Illinois areas. Losing a family member or spouse can be emotionally and financially devastating. Our firm helps survivors get the compensation they deserve. Contact one of Halvorsen Klote's wrongful death attorneys today if you want to settle a claim or case. We've recovered millions for clients and will fight for you to do the same.

Do I Have a Case?

If the unthinkable happens to a friend or family member, you may have a wrongful death case. This is not a selfish act. The key to a wrongful death claim is that there was a preventable accident, or negligence, caused by a 3rd party.

There are a few different parties that can sue for wrongful death. This includes the following:

  • Financial dependents of the victim
  • Immediate family members, partners
  • Extended family

Damages both general and special may come into play. For instance, any medical expenses, burial fees, pain and suffering, overall distress, and other financial problems brought on by the loss of a family member.

The wrongful death lawyers at Halvorsen Klote know the weight behind such a loss, and how that might have financial concerns for surviving friends and family. Never hesitate to contact HK Law if you think you have a wrongful death case.

Wrongful Death Claims

Nearly a quarter million people are killed by wrongful death accidents annually. Regarding wrongful death of a partner or family member, changes can be more dramatic than a typical injury. Below, we've listed a few of the more common types of wrongful death cases, whether by negligence or not:

  • Automotive Accidents: Fatalities are high in serious car and truck crashes. Leading causes include DUIs, road construction, distracted driving, and speeding.
  • Medical Malpractice: A large portion of wrongful death lawsuits near St. Louis, MO, involve medical malpractice. A patient may be misdiagnosed, equipment may fail, or there is an error during surgery.
  • Work Accidents: Company negligence may include unsafe work environments, faulty equipment, poor training, fires, explosions, and other incidents that can happen on the job.
  • Criminal Behavior: If a criminal act leads to a death, you may have a wrongful death case. It's essential to contact a wrongful death lawyer today if you've lost a family member due to criminal behavior.

Do You Need Legal Representation?

One question you might have is whether or not you need to contact a lawyer. The answer is: It depends. It's difficult for an attorney to help unless there are significant damages. This may include multiple hospital visits, lost time from work, loss of enjoyment, and others. Our attorneys will help you determine what kind of case you have and if it's worth pursuing.

Tips for Hiring a Wrongful Death Lawyer

There are a few things you should look for before you hire an attorney to represent your case. Below are a few questions to get you started:

  • What kind of clients do you typically represent? You need to know if you're contacting the right kind of firm (size, experience, etc.) to manage your case.
  • What kind of experience do you have? Many firms should be able to provide you with client reviews and testimonials.
  • How much does it cost for your services? Lawyer fees are an obvious concern. In tort law, most firms charge on a contingency basis (services are free and a percentage of any victory is awarded to the client). If we don't win, you don't pay.

The bottom line:, find a firm like Halvorsen Klote now to speak to an experienced wrongful death lawyer. It's our job to help you recover damages. You can reach out to one of our firms attorneys by contacting us today. Our wrongful death lawyers are here to help.

Our lawyers would be more than happy to speak with you. We've settled numerous cases and you can view our testimonials here.


Joel Halvorsen

Joel Halvorsen

Attorney at Law

Joel Halvorsen and his partner Greg Klote founded the Halvorsen Klote law firm on the principle that injured people and their families should have access to the same quality legal representation as large insurance companies.


Greg Klote

Greg Klote

Attorney at Law

Greg Klote is a partner and founder of Halvorsen Klote.

Greg has successfully fought for people who were injured through no fault of their own. He became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of those who have been wronged and treated unfairly.


Samantha Orlowski

Samantha Orlowski

Attorney at Law

Samantha Orlowski is a practicing attorney Halvorsen Klote.

Samantha joined Halvorsen Klote in 2018 as a law clerk and has since become a practicing attorney. Sam's number one priority is to provide individualized experiences for each client to achieve the best results.