St. Louis Wrongful Death Lawyer

"death caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another."

For example, if an individual is undergoing a routine surgery, but died while in surgery, the doctor and/or hospital can be held liable for funeral expenses, medical bills, and other expenses if it is proven the doctor and/or hospital could have done something to prevent the death.

• An immediate family member or close relative to the deceased, such as parents or siblings of the deceased individual.
• Surviving widow, life partner, or legally financial, most often children, dependent of the deceased.
• You have suffered financial loss or financial burden as a direct result of the individual's death.
• A plaintiff appointed by the court if none of the above decide to file a lawsuit.

Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Missouri

TorHoerman Law

1. The plaintiff suffered the loss of life of a loved one or peer due to the incident.
2. This loss was directly caused by the accused's negligence or intent to do harm.
3. The plaintiff suffered economic loss or strain as a direct result of their loss.
4. There was an appointment of a personal representative for the deceased's estate.

Economic Damages

The total value of financial contributions the victim would have made to the estate-holders if he or she had not have died, such as an income contribution. Also, any costs associated with death, such as funeral expenses.

Non-economic Damages

Non-tangible losses suffered by estate holders, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of care, loss of companionship, loss of instruction to children.

Punitive Damages

Additional damages awarded to the plaintiff and meant to punish the defendant for their negligent or aggravated actions.