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Krupp Law Firm - James Krupp and Ryan Krupp

Wrongful Death Attorneys in St. Louis, MO.

It is a difficult time in your life when a loved one passes away. It can be even more difficult to cope with when the cause was the fault of someone or something else and has an effect on the lives of your family, friends, and the community.

As trial lawyers doing wrongful death cases, we can help you. We’re here to fight hard for your legal rights and to get the best verdict or settlement for you while being compassionate and understanding to you and your loved ones.

Hiring an experienced attorney to handle a wrongful death case is essential. Wrongful death cases are highly complex and require experienced legal representation to ensure the best possible outcome for all parties involved.

An experienced St. Louis attorney can help you navigate the process of filing a claim for damages, and will be able to advise you on your rights as well as any potential defenses that may be used against you in court.

Additionally, wrongful death attorneys have access to resources such as expert witnesses and other evidence that could help build your case and make sure it is successful. Also, having an attorney by your side throughout this difficult time can provide invaluable emotional support during what is likely one of the most challenging moments in life.

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What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Wrongful death lawsuits are brought against a defendant who caused someone’s death through intention or negligence. A wrongful death claim may arise out of a number of circumstances, they may include:

The Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit.

In order to prove wrongful death, you must have facts to show certain legal elements. Surviving members filing a lawsuit must prove each element to win a case for financial recompense.

In a wrongful death case, you must have enough evidence to meet the required burden of proof. The burden of proof is enough evidence to determine whether it is "more likely than not" that Defendant caused the deceased's death. In a wrongful death case, you are not required to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" you will only need to prove it is at least 51% likely the death was wrongful.

The elements of wrongful death cases are:

  1. Negligence
  2. Breach of Duty
  3. Causation
  4. Damages

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Missouri has specific rules regarding who may bring a wrongful death lawsuit in the state's civil courts.

If there are none the court will proceed down the list. In order they are:

  1. spouse or children or the surviving lineal descendants of any deceased children, natural or adopted, legitimate or illegitimate, or by the father or mother of the deceased, natural or adoptive;
  2. the brother or sister of the deceased, or their descendants, who can establish his or her right to those damages;
  3. plaintiff ad litem shall be appointed by the court having jurisdiction over the action for damages provided in this section upon application of some person entitled to share in the proceeds of such action. Such plaintiff ad litem shall be some suitable person competent to prosecute such action and whose appointment is requested on behalf of those persons entitled to share in the proceeds of such action. Such court may, in its discretion, require that such plaintiff ad litem give bond for the faithful performance of his duties.

Only one action may be brought under this section against any one defendant for the death of one person.

Damages a Family May Seek in a Wrongful Death Action.

Actual or financial damages a family may seek in a wrongful death action.

  1. Medical expenses incurred by the deceased between the date of injury and death.
  2. Funeral, cremation, and/or burial expenses.
  3. Loss of the deceased future income.
  4. Loss of companionship, counsel, and guidance that the deceased would have provided to family members

Non-financial damages include the suffering the deceased would have endured between the date of the injury and the date of death.

Working With the Krupp Law Firm.

No amount of money will ease your pain or undo the terrible wrong that has been done to your family. However, the only civil recourse the justice system offers for wrongful death is a monetary award for the family. At the Krupp Law Firm, we have more than 30 years of experience serving St. Louis and St. Charles county residents. Schedule a consultation with our St. Louis wrongful death lawyers.

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