Every year, avoidable deaths are caused in the United States by the negligence or misconduct of others. If you lost a loved one and you have questions about filing a wrongful death claim, legal counsel from our wrongful death attorneys will protect your family’s rights and future.
McCloskey Law Center employees have 75 years of success in personal injury and wrongful death claims in St. Louis, MO. We take on a only small number of cases at once to ensure a more personalized and detailed focus on each case.
To get a free case evaluation and move forward with confidence, call our personal injury law firm in St. Louis today at 314-721-4000.
What Our Wrongful Death Attorneys Want You to Know
If you are considering filing a wrongful death claim, it is common to have a lot of questions. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from plaintiffs pursuing wrongful death lawsuits.
Who Can Make a Wrongful Death Claim?
Those who can make a wrongful death claim include:
- Surviving spouses
- Children or parents, or if none
- Other immediate family members
Who Can Be Sued for Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought against the following entities:
- Drivers at fault for motor vehicle collisions
- Companies that design or manufacture defective products
- Medical professionals who committed malpractice
- Employers or third party contractors whose negligent or intentional actions caused the death
Most wrongful death suits are paid by insurance companies. If your loved one died due to a hazardous condition in a building, the building’s property insurer pays. If a car crash caused it, the other driver’s auto insurance company pays.
How Long Does A Wrongful Death Settlement Take?
Each case is unique. Some cases settle within months while others take several years. As it takes time to thoroughly purse a case, wrongful death attorneys should step in quickly to provide legal expertise and secure evidence quickly.
In Missouri, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is three years. There is no limit to how much compensation can be recovered except in medical malpractice cases and in cases involving government or municipal defendants.
Why McCloskey Law Center?
Through our years of experience, our personal injury law firm, has handled a variety of wrongful death cases, including but not limited to:
- Motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and truck accidents
- Workplace accidents including construction accidents
- Medical malpractice including birth injuries, anesthesia errors, surgical errors, and nursing home negligence
- Railroad accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Product liability including defective machinery, car parts, and children’s products
- Premises liability cases including animal attacks, slip and fall accidents, and assaults due to negligent security
- FELA and Jones Act cases
Learn more about the types of cases our wrongful death lawyers can handle.
Between our attorneys, we are able to give our clients the value of over 75 years of experience in the legal industry. Our wrongful death attorneys are known for providing sophisticated, nuanced, and effective representation for our clients. We are AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and passionate about protecting the rights and interests of our clients.
Schedule Your Free Consultation with Our Wrongful Death Attorneys
Wrongful death cases are often complicated and it is important that you proceed properly with your claim. Get the facts and possibilities straight with a free case evaluation with our personal injury law firm in St. Louis. We will never charge you for your first consultation, and we will never charge you unless we win your case! To schedule your consultation, please call us at 314-721-4000 or contact us online.
