Wrongful Death

Helping You Deal With the Wrongful Death of a Loved One

Nothing can ever compensate you for the untimely death of a loved one. There is nothing that can replace their love and affection. When a family member dies in a tragic accident, you will want answers. At the McCallister Law Firm, located in Kansas City, Missouri, our attorneys counsel families dealing with a wrongful death lawsuit and the sudden loss of a loved one.

One of the most important things that one of our attorneys can do is to determine what caused the death of your family member or loved one. In a wrongful death lawsuit, you need to figure out what happened and who caused it. Not only does this help prove your case, it also helps bring closure to a traumatic accident.

Types of Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Varieties of accidents kill people and are both tragic and unexpected. An accident victim may have first suffered a catastrophic injury, then died later on. Our attorneys have represented families in wrongful death lawsuits throughout Kansas and Missouri involving:

• Car and truck accidents caused by reckless drivers, defective automobiles, improperly maintained tractor-trailers, and negligent trucking companies
• Dangerous products that were defectively designed or manufactured and still sold to consumers
• Medical malpractice caused by careless and incompetent doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers
• Industrial equipment that causes burns, electrocutions, or other serious injuries
• Accidents on property that has been negligently maintained
• Intentional acts by a criminal

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Damages

Monetary damages attempt to provide some level of justice in a wrongful death lawsuit. It does not serve to replace your loved one. Monetary settlements are common in these types of cases. Most lawsuits are settled before they go to trial. Damages paid by the responsible party often include pain and suffering of the victim, punitive damages for intentional or reckless conduct, losses in future earning capacity, and losses of consortium.

To learn more about the loss of your loved one and your wrongful death lawsuit, visit our wrongful death practice center. If you have questions, contact or call the McCallister Law Firm today.