When an victim of and accident or severe injury from the negligence of another dies the law provides for the ability of their family members to file a lawsuit if the death was caused by an intentional or negligent of another. person or entity.  Common examples are death from a truck accident and injury, car accident and injury, drunk driving accident, defective or dangerous products, the unsound structure or building, or in the medical field, failing to diagnose or properly treat complications or conditions may trigger wrongful death claims.

Damages: Money recoverable in a wrongful death lawsuit are as follows:

• Loss of  future earnings the decedent would have provided;
  
• Lost benefits, i.e. pension or other retirement benefits;
• Expenses related to the death, i.e., medical bills and funeral cost;
  
• Pain, suffering or mental anguish suffered by the survivors;
• Loss of companionship;
• Punitive damages if the wrongdoers actions were intentional or grossly negligent, also known as wanton and willful conduct.
  

Specific Missouri and Illinois wrongful death statutes apply to wrongful death cases case that affects the amount the survivors are entitled to.  Tort action damage caps also apply to restrict the amount of non-economic damages that are recoverable.

We are experienced in representing the families of a loved one who passed away due to the negligence of another, and have recovered millions for the families.  to get the best result possible you need experienced, qualified, and proven wrongful death injury lawyers.

If have suffered the loss of a family member contact us online or call us at (314) 266-8323 to to talk with wrongful death and injury lawyer Benjamin Sansone to discuss your case.