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 essential that the family of the victim is aware special circumstances that need to be addressed. The following are five common issues to understand about wrongful death claims:
Statute of limitations. There are specific time frames designated by every state’s statute of limitations and these time deadlines vary from state to state. Statute of limitation provide time limits in which the plaintiff(s) must file their claim for recovery.
Recoverability. Another very important aspect of a wrongful death lawsuit is the likelihood of receiving the money won through a substantial judgment, jury award, or verdict. Sometimes, winning a large jury verdict is fruitless should the responsible party be unable to pay the judgment.
Building sufficient evidence. Investigating and gathering the necessary evidence is crucial for a successful wrongful death lawsuit. Your wrongful death attorney must collect the evidence, analyze, and prove certain facts under Missouri law to obtain a favorable recovery. Acquiring this information is difficult and restricted to the rules of evidence that govern civil actions in Missouri. An experienced wrongful death lawyer should have the experience and knowledge of the Missouri law, and possess the investigatory skills to find and collect sufficient evidence to build a strong case.
Cost of Action. The time and effort necessary to prosecute wrongful death claims can be costly. However, in the end, an experienced wrongful death attorney will have the resources to handle your case.Our attorneys forego any upfront legal fees until we have obtained compensation for our clients.
Governmental Immunity. In some wrongful death cases involving local, state, or federal government agencies, these agencies might be immune from civil suits. For example, a person who killed by a police car or fire truck speeding to an accident scene. In that circumstance, the victim could be barred from bringing a wrongful death lawsuit against the fire department or police who caused the fatal crash. However, the law governing these matters vary from state-to-state. ,
If you or a loved one is interested in filing a wrongful death suit, or you simply have questions on wrongful death law in the state of Missouri, call (816) 472-HOPE (4673) to contact our experienced Missouri wrongful death attorneys at the law offices of Hubbard & Kurtz today!