Category: Wrongful Death
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Wrongful Death of Missouri Firefighter
In February 2014, a Columbia, Missouri firefighter was called to the scene of a collapsed building at the University Village Apartments, which are part of the University of Missouri. The building served as housing for graduate students, as well as undergraduates who were married or had children. While looking for trapped residents on the second…
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Wrongful Death Litigation in Missouri
Wrongful death arises when a person dies suddenly due to another person’s negligence or recklessness. Customarily by law, only surviving family members of the deceased are given standing to file a wrongful death suit. Typically, in order to file a wrongful death claim, the elements that must first be established include, the death of a…
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Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Missouri: The Basics
Unfortunately, accidents and negligent actions causing serious injuries or death can take place in a variety of ways. Oftentimes, these situations can be incredibly traumatic and unexpected, especially when it involves the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another person or entity. Under such circumstances, survivors of the deceased may be…
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Drug and Alcohol Related Wrongful Death Accidents in Missouri
Although we are all aware of the potentially devastating consequences of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, many Americans continue to do so with complete disregard. Repeated studies by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration show that over half of drivers killed in the United States from car accidents had alcohol or…
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Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim: The Legal Process
When pursuing a wrongful death claim, there are several steps to consider when taking action. A general summary of the appropriate and recommended legal procedure when addressing a potential wrongful death claim, includes the following: Investigation. Investigating all aspects surrounding the circumstances of your case is the first step in pursing a claim. This process…
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Common Issues that Arise In Wrongful Death Claims in Missouri
Generally, wrongful death claims can be time consuming and involve highly complicated and unique subject matter. It is not uncommon to encounter unexpected issues and obstacles along the way. However, an experienced wrongful death attorney should be able to navigate through such challenges to successfully resolve the matter in a way that you and your…
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Overview of Wrongful Death Claims in Missouri
In a wrongful death claim, a person may be held liable for the death of another. Such lawsuits, brought by a surviving dependant or beneficiary, claims that a loved one’s death was caused as a result of a willful or wrongful act, or the negligence of the defendant. Generally, the purpose of a wrongful death…