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Losing a loved one due to another's negligence creates immeasurable grief alongside devastating financial consequences. At MorenoLawKC, we provide compassionate yet aggressive representation for families pursuing wrongful death claims. Our Kansas City wrongful death attorneys understand no amount of money replaces your loss, but holding responsible parties accountable provides justice and financial security. We handle all legal burdens during your grieving period, investigating thoroughly, calculating full damages, and fighting for maximum compensation honoring your loved one's memory.
Historical overview
Wrongful death law emerged because common law provided no remedy when negligence killed victims, creating perverse incentives. Missouri's wrongful death statute allows recovery for economic losses and grief, recognizing both financial and emotional devastation. Kansas City courts have developed comprehensive damage calculations including lost earnings, services, companionship, and guidance. Modern wrongful death law emphasizes full compensation reflecting lives cut short.
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Our working process
Wrongful death representation begins with sensitive family consultation understanding your loved one's life and loss impact. We investigate all circumstances surrounding death, identifying every potentially liable party. Our economic experts calculate financial losses including earnings, benefits, and services. We document intangible losses—guidance, companionship, and consortium. Throughout proceedings, we shield families from insurance harassment while building cases that honor victims' lives through maximum compensation.
Through the ages
Initial response to wrongful death requires immediate preservation of evidence while respecting family grief. We handle all investigation aspects, coordinate with authorities, and begin building liability cases. This allows families to grieve without legal burdens.
Resolution through settlement or verdict provides closure and financial security for surviving families. We structure settlements addressing long-term needs while honoring victims' memory through accountability. Justice achieved helps families move forward.
Case development quantifies both economic and human losses through expert analysis and family testimony. We calculate decades of lost earnings, detail daily contributions, and document relationship depth. Comprehensive damage presentations maximize jury awards.
Culmination
No family should face financial devastation alongside tragic loss. At MorenoLawKC, we pursue wrongful death claims with compassion and determination, securing justice and compensation for grieving families. Our experienced representation handles all legal complexities while you focus on healing. If you've lost a loved one due to negligence, contact us for caring advocacy that honors their memory through accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Missouri and Kansas?
Typically, the deceased's spouse, children, parents, or personal representative of the estate can file a wrongful death claim, though specific rules vary by state.
What damages are available in wrongful death cases?
Damages may include funeral expenses, medical bills before death, lost income and benefits, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering of survivors.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim?
Missouri allows 3 years from the date of death, while Kansas allows 2 years. However, some circumstances may extend or shorten these deadlines.
What must be proven in a wrongful death case?
You must prove that the death was caused by another party's negligence, intentional act, or strict liability, and that the death resulted in measurable damages.
Can I file both criminal charges and a civil wrongful death lawsuit?
Yes, these are separate proceedings. Criminal cases are handled by prosecutors, while civil wrongful death cases are filed by family members or the estate.
How are wrongful death settlements distributed among family members?
Distribution depends on state law and family circumstances. Courts typically consider relationships to the deceased, financial dependency, and other factors.
