Many unintentional injuries are the direct result of negligence or a failure to live up to a legal obligation to follow best practices for safety. When individuals, businesses, or other entities fail in their obligations and fatalities result, Missouri law protects the surviving loved ones of those victims and entitles them to receive monetary compensation for damages.
Close family members or the estate of the deceased must take legal action, though– and they’ll need a dedicated advocate to help. The Florissant personal injury attorneys at Drafahl Law Firm will provide compassionate representation in wrongful death cases to help those who have been left behind to get the compensation that they deserve.
To find out more, you can give us a call at (314) 300-6260 or contact us online to schedule a free no-obligation consultation and learn more.
Finding a Florissant Wrongful Death Attorney to Help You
According to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, unintentional injuries were the leading cause of death among Missourians ages one to 44. A total of 1,755 fatalities happened during a single year, with motor vehicle accidents the most common cause of fatalities among younger people.
Wrongful death cases can be very complicated because a lot of money is at stake as surviving family members should be entitled to a lifetime of lost earnings the deceased would have earned, as well as to damages for lost companionship. Proving both the cause of the death and the extent of the damage requires a skilled legal advocate. Drafahl Law Firm wants to be that advocate.
You should place your trust in our firm to represent you in your wrongful death claim because:
- We have a history of recovering multi-million dollar verdicts in wrongful death cases, which is how we earned the honor of being named “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers and how we received the “Up and Coming” award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
- We have a proven track record of exceeding client expectations, with past reviews describing us as going above and beyond, receiving settlements that were larger than expected, and fighting tirelessly to help clients get more compensation than they expected.
- We can represent you in court as we are skilled trial lawyers who have won large verdicts in recent cases, but we are also skilled negotiators who will do everything possible to settle your claim outside of court so you can recover compensation quickly with a minimum of stress
You can rest assured we are on your side as we charge legal fees only if we win your case and our payment equals a percentage of the compensation we recover for you.
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Why A Lawyer To Fight for Your Rights After a Wrongful Death?
Revisor of Missouri Section 537.080 established the rules for wrongful death actions, making clear that a claim can be brought by spouses, children, surviving lineal descendants, siblings, and plaintiffs ad litem if no family members are available.
Drafahl Law Firm will help you to identify who has the right to bring a claim and will work hard to gather the necessary evidence to prove your case. We will:
- Pursue claims against all parties responsible for your losses
- Gather evidence, identify appropriate legal strategies, and put together a strong case that maximizes the chances of a settlement or favorable verdict
- Negotiate an out-of-court settlement or fight on your behalf in court against the defendants who caused the death
Truck collisions often result in fatalities due to the sheer weight of a commercial vehicle versus a common passenger car or motorcycle — a truck accident lawyer in Florissant will fight for the compensation you deserve.
Reach Out To A Florissant Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
To learn more and to get personalized advice on your claim, give us a call at (314) 300-6260 or contact us online today.