Losing a loved one due to another person's negligence is an unimaginable tragedy. While nothing can undo that loss, a wrongful death claim can provide financial security for surviving family members and deliver a measure of accountability for the responsible party. GroverLawKC handles wrongful death cases throughout Kansas City with the compassion and tenacity these cases demand.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Under Missouri's wrongful death statute, claims may be brought by a surviving spouse, children, or parents of the deceased. In Kansas, the personal representative of the estate files the claim on behalf of the surviving heirs. The specific rules about who can file and what damages are available vary between states and depend on the circumstances of the family.
Our attorneys will explain exactly who is entitled to file a wrongful death claim in your situation and what damages may be recovered. We handle this process with sensitivity and professionalism, recognizing the tremendous grief you are experiencing.
Damages Available in Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death damages may include funeral and burial expenses, the deceased's medical expenses from the injury that caused death, loss of the financial support the deceased would have provided, loss of services (childcare, household contributions), loss of companionship and consortium, and the pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before death.
Calculating the full economic value of a life — lost wages over decades, benefits, household contributions — requires careful expert analysis. We work with economists and life care planners to ensure the full extent of your family's loss is documented and pursued.
GroverLawKC: Compassionate Advocacy for Grieving Families
We understand that no amount of money can replace your loved one. But financial stability for your family matters, and justice for the person whose negligence caused this tragedy matters. We pursue both on your behalf with everything we have.
Call GroverLawKC at (816) 533-3969 at any time, day or night. We will come to you. No fees unless we win.
Ready to Discuss Your Case?
If you or a loved one was injured in Kansas City or Overland Park, contact GroverLawKC today. The consultation is free, and there are no fees unless we win.