When a wrongful death occurs, those responsible should be held liable for the damage they have caused. Surviving loved ones should reach out to a University City personal injury lawyer from Drafahl Law Firm as soon as possible to get an advocate on their side who can help them pursue justice.
Give us a call today at (314) 300-6260 to schedule a free consultation with our University City wrongful death lawyers to find out more.
Our University City Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Help You
Every wrongful death is a tragedy. Unfortunately, many occur as a direct result of negligence or wrongdoing. Unintentional injuries are the top cause of fatalities among young people, as reported by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, and while auto accidents are the leading cause of these fatalities, other incidents such as slip-and-falls and defective products can also be fatal.
Wrongful death attorneys play a very important role in supporting those who have lost loved ones. When you have experienced a death and suffered tremendous loss, you need an attorney you can trust to maximize your chances of recovering full compensation.
There are many reasons you can count on Drafahl Law Firm when you need a University City wrongful death attorney, including the following:
- Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in damages in wrongful death claims, including in both courtroom trials and settlement negotiations. Our past successes earned us a membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum.
- Our clients have expressed strong satisfaction with our legal skills in wrongful death claims, indicating our firm went the extra mile, treated them like family, and didn’t make a deal until the insurance company made a fair offer.
- Our litigation and negotiation skills ensure we are able to represent you no matter what path your wrongful death claim takes so you can count on having an advocate who will do what’s best for you.
You can’t turn to just any firm in these high-stakes cases, so place your trust in the University City wrongful death firm with a proven track record of success.
Car accidents is one of the most frequent causes of wrongful death. Having a University City car accident lawyer by your side after an incident that claims the life of a loved one can help alleviate unnecessary stress during this difficult time.
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Drafahl Law Firm Lawyers Can Help Victims of Wrongful Death to Seek Justice
Drafahl Law Firm assists with every step of your wrongful death claim including:
- Determining who is allowed to pursue a case under Revisor of Missouri Section 537.080, which gives close family members the right to take action including spouses, children, direct descendants, parents, and siblings.
- Ensuring your claim is filed within the five-year deadline established by Revisor of Missouri section 516.120.
- Gathering evidence to prove a breach of duty was the direct cause of death, or that a defendant should be held strictly liable for your losses after releasing a dangerous product.
- Negotiating with the insurers of relevant defendants whose misconduct, wrongdoing, or carelessness was the direct cause of your loved one’s death.
- Going to court when no settlement agreement is reached so you are fully compensated for a lifetime of loss including the earnings the deceased would have brought into your household as well as the companionship they would have provided to you had the fatal accident never occurred.
Reach Out To A University City Wrongful Death Lawyer
Drafahl Law Firm fights hard to help those who have lost loved ones because we know that life will never be the same. You need to rebuild, and you deserve full compensation to do it.
To find out more, give us a call at (314) 300-6260 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation today.