Category: Wrongful Death
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How Much Time Do I Have to File a Missouri Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
It’s extremely difficult to cope with a family member’s death. If the sudden loss of a loved one is due to the negligence of another or a corporation, it can be very painful for the loved ones left behind. Moreover, the emotional damage and financial hardship is very difficult. Wrongful death lawsuits are a way to provide grieving families with monetary compensation. Filing…
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Understanding How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
What is a wrongful death lawsuit? After a loved one passes away due to an accident or medical negligence, the survivors are left with deep emotional trauma and loss, medical bills, and funeral expenses. If someone’s action (or inaction) caused the death of a loved one, you deserve compensation. A wrongful death lawsuit can help…
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Legal Issues That Can Arise In Missouri Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death cases are complicated cases that our law firm has prove experience in handling. When our experienced wrongful death attorneys represent families and the decedent in wrongful death actions, we navigate through the legal challenges to resolve the legal matter in a way that your loved one deserves. When filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Missouri, it is…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Tragic Drunk Driving Accident
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Sequoyah County District Court on March 10, 2022. The lawsuit name several individuals and the Sallisaw VFW as Defendants. The complaint alleges the Defendants’ negligence caused the death of a woman on August 6, 2021. The petition filed on March 10, 2022, was brought by a personal representative…
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Bureau Veritas Faces Chemical Exposure Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A Kansas federal district court ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit may proceed against Bureau Veritas North America Incorporated. The wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the company failed to perform air quality tests accurately at their plant, and an Eli Lilly worker was regularly exposed to hazardous chemicals. The lawsuit asserts that these hazardous chemicals…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges Fatal Truck Accident Caused by a FedEx Truck Driver Wearing Noise-canceling Headphones While Driving
According to a news report posted on kansascity.com, the victims and the families of the victims of a severe truck accident filed a lawsuit alleging the at-fault driver was wearing noise-canceling headphones at the time of the crash. The accident tragically killed five people and severely injured dozens of bus passengers. The wrongful death and…
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Kansas City Attorneys Explains the “Ws” of Wrongful Death Actions
If you ask the average adult if they are familiar with lawsuits pertaining to a divorce or car accident, the answer is almost a universal “yes.” Litigation involving these two areas are so prevalent they have become part of our culture. Everyone knows someone who is in the process of or has recently been divorced.…
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Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death Claims in Kansas City, Missouri
Nursing home abuse is one of the most distressing crimes imaginable, especially when it results in the death of the victim. There is more than one way to seek justice when something shocking like this happens — in addition to pursuing criminal charges such as manslaughter or elder abuse, a close relative can file a…
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Intoxicated Teenager Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Killing Kansas Man
Teenage drinking and driving is more than a just a problem; it is a real cause for concern. It is estimated that while teen drivers make up approximately 10 percent of licensed motorists, they are the cause of more than 15 percent of all alcohol-related crashes. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in…
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Landlord Negligence: An All Too Common Cause of Wrongful Deaths Lawsuits
One of the most common reasons why a family member may file a wrongful death lawsuit is after a loved one is killed in an accident caused by landlord negligence. While specific landlord-tenant laws can vary greatly from state to state, all states share the same basic require that a landlord needs to maintain a…