Kansas City Wrongful Death Lawyers

Seek Justice for Your Loved One

The unexpected death of a family member can be one of the most difficult things a person can ever deal with. This is especially true if the death is a result of someone else’s negligent actions.

The Kansas City wrongful death lawyers at DM Injury Law can help you hold the negligent party accountable while you focus on healing. We can investigate your case and seek justice for your loved one as well as financial compensation for your pain and suffering and other damages.

If a spouse, child, or parent passed away because of someone else’s negligence, contact us today for a free consultation of your wrongful death case. You don’t pay a cent unless your case is won.

Call (816) 888-7500 or contact us online today for a free consultation.

How Can I Prove Wrongful Death?

To prove wrongful death in Missouri and Kansas, your attorney must clearly demonstrate these four factors:

1. Defendant’s Contribution to the Death: The actions or behavior of the defendant directly contributed to the untimely death of your loved one. This means that the defendant’s conduct, whether intentional or accidental, played a significant role in causing the fatal incident.
2. Negligence and Liability: The defendant’s actions were contributory and negligent. This means the defendant failed to exercise a reasonable standard of care and, as a result, can be held legally responsible (liable) for the victim’s death.
3. Impact on Surviving Relatives: The deceased individual has surviving family members or dependents who are emotionally and financially impacted by the loss. These relatives suffer not only from the emotional trauma of losing a loved one but may also face financial hardship due to the death.
4. Monetary Damages: The death of your loved one has led to specific financial damages that can be quantified. This might include medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of income, and other financial burdens that arise from the untimely death. The defendant may be required to compensate the surviving family for these losses.

Along with experienced wrongful death lawyers, DM Injury Law has investigators, case managers, and medical record specialists on staff so you can have a well-rounded case.

Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Missouri and Kansas

There are many accidents that can, unfortunately, cause a wrongful death. If a member of your family was involved in any of these situations, contact our Kansas City wrongful death attorney for guidance and advocacy:

• Motorcycle accident
• Medical malpractice
• Workplace accident
• Car accident
• Truck accident
• Slip-and-fall

No matter what incident your loved one was involved in, speak to our Kansas City attorneys today. We are a contingency-based law firm, which means you don’t pay a cent unless you win your case.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Missouri and Kansas?

You may have a wrongful death lawsuit on your hands if your family member was killed in a preventable accident due to the reckless behavior, oversight, or negligence of another person. This is true even if your loved one was severely injured in an accident or made ill and did not die right away.

In fact, cases where a person is injured or made ill but does not die immediately tend to be far more costly to that person’s family and typically result in a great deal more pain and suffering. However, not just anyone who experiences emotional harm in such cases can sue for wrongful death.

Missouri

You have 3 years to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Missouri.

Here are the following parties who can file a wrongful death suit in Missouri:

• First in Line to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit:
  • The deceased person’s surviving spouse
  • The deceased person’s parents
  • The deceased person’s children
  • If the children are deceased, then the children’s descendants (grandchildren)
• Second in Line (If the First Category Is Not Applicable):
  • A surviving sibling of the deceased
  • The sibling’s descendants (nieces and nephews)
• If Either Category is Not Applicable:
  • The court will appoint a “plaintiff ad litem” to handle the claim.
  • A plaintiff ad litem must be requested by a person “entitled to share in the proceeds” of a successful wrongful death claim.

Kansas

You have 2 years to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Kansas.

Here are the following parties who can file a wrongful death suit in Kansas:

• The deceased person’s surviving spouse
• The deceased person’s surviving children
• The deceased person’s surviving parents
• The deceased person’s surviving grandparents
• The deceased person’s surviving siblings

If you need a lawyer for wrongful death in Missouri or Kansas, contact DM Injury Law. Our team of compassionate attorneys can help you take legal action against the parties responsible for your loved one’s suffering and death.

What Damages Can Be Claimed in Wrongful Death Cases in Missouri and Kansas?

As the plaintiff in a wrongful death lawsuit in Missouri and Kansas, you can seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover financial losses that the deceased person’s family suffered from. Non-economic damages pay the victim or victims for the emotional losses that occurred.

Economic Damages

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical bills related to the death
• Lost wages, both past and future

Non-Economic Damages

These damages are applicable to the survivors of the deceased individual:

• Pain and suffering, including depression and anxiety
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of companionship

Speak to a Kansas City wrongful death lawyer today for guidance on how to seek the compensation you deserve.

Call DM Injury Law for a Free Consultation

At DM Injury Law, we treat your case as our own. We understand the sensitive nature of this case, and we assure you the utmost respect when working with you. We are ready to do everything in our power to ensure your comfort and recover compensation on your behalf.

Contact our Kansas City wrongful death law firm to discuss your case with our attorneys. We offer free consultations and do not get paid unless we win your case.

Call (816) 888-7500 or contact us online today for a free consultation.

Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results, and every case is different and must be judged based on its own merits.