Missouri Wrongful Death Attorney
A Tragic
Wrongful Death Accident Requires an Aggressive Lawyer. Choose Duckworth Injury Law, Missouri’s Injury Law Firm
In Wrongful Death Cases, Duckworth Injury Law Stands by Families With Compassion & Pursues Justice With Unwavering Determination in the Courtroom
Our Missouri lawyer will seek the compensation & justice your family deserves after you lose a loved one in a tragic accident on the road, at the lake, or anywhere across the state
The sudden loss of a loved one is absolutely devastating for Missouri families. Not only have you just lost a partner, parent, or child, but you are now forced to try and navigate the civil legal system in pursuit of financial justice on their behalf. When dealing with the jarring nature of these accidents and the emotional trauma and scars they bring, no family should be left to advocate against the at-fault party and their powerful insurance carriers alone. That is why Duckworth Injury Law works so diligently for families affected by tragic wrongful death accidents in Missouri. We have seen firsthand how deeply a sudden death can affect a family, and our attorney is proud to stand up for those families in seeking the compensation and justice they deserve.
Following a tragic accident, pursuing a wrongful death claim is often the furthest thing from your mind. You are focused on funeral arrangements, grieving your loved one, and ensuring the financial and mental well-being of your family. That is why contacting an experienced wrongful death lawyer to lift the legal burden from your shoulders early on is so important. While you are processing the death of your loved one, the negligent party and its insurance carrier are planning how to minimize any exposure they may face.
At Duckworth Injury Law, attorney EC Duckworth will take on that burden in your time of need. While you focus on what’s most important – your family – Duckworth Injury Law will begin preserving evidence, establishing liability, and ensuring the at-fault party does not get a leg up on your wrongful death claim. If you’ve experienced the
wrongful death of a loved one in Missouri, book your free case review with our firm today and begin reclaiming your peace.
Turn to Duckworth Injury Law for the experienced representation your family deserves in pursuing a wrongful death claim
Unlike a personal injury case, where a victim can often advocate on their own behalf, a wrongful death case requires the family members of the decedent to pursue any such claim. Specifically, Missouri law (RSMo. § 537.080) states that a wrongful death action should be brought by the spouse, children, and parents of the decedent. If none exist, the wrongful death claim can then be brought by the siblings of the decedent.
In the weeks and months following the death of a loved one, a decedent’s family is often left in the terrible wake of their loss. Between paying for funeral and burial expenses and learning how to navigate life without their loved one, a wrongful death accident can cripple a family. While Duckworth Injury Law cannot turn back the clock to prevent the loss of your loved one, our firm can take action today to seek the compensation your family needs to move forward.
The unfortunate reality in many wrongful death accidents in Missouri is that the insurance company of the negligent party will often have the upper hand. The insurance company has near-endless resources to conduct comprehensive accident reconstructions, hire expert witnesses to testify to what they want, and retain powerful attorneys from prestigious firms. In doing so, the insurance company hopes to scare and pressure Missouri families into accepting unreasonable settlements for the wrongful death claims of their loved ones. When it comes to a wrongful death claim in Missouri, you need a firm that can and will fight back. You need a wrongful death lawyer with the experience and resources to stand up to the tactics of large insurance companies. You need Duckworth Injury Law – consult with our attorney today to discuss your family’s options.
Common accidents that may lead to wrongful death in Missouri
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries That Lead to Death
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Premises Liability Accidents
- Serious Dog Attacks
- & More
As an experienced wrongful death lawyer, EC Duckworth knows the tactics insurance companies and big businesses will use to avoid paying a victim’s family. Rather than agreeing to a minimal payout, Duckworth Injury Law will fight tirelessly for the maximum compensation your family needs. If we feel a reasonable settlement cannot be reached, our firm is not afraid to take the case to court, where we will seek a verdict from a judge or jury.
Protecting Missouri families is in our firm’s DNA, and we would welcome the opportunity to act as your wrongful death law firm. Get in touch with us today and learn why Duckworth Injury Law is the right choice for your family.
What should I do if my loved one is hurt in an accident & later passes away as a result?
From time to time, what starts as a personal injury claim will ultimately result in a wrongful death claim. Because the complications from catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries or paralysis can take time to fully manifest, occasionally, these injuries will result in death following a personal injury accident. In these situations, when a victim is not instantly killed in an accident but does later pass away, it is your wrongful death attorney’s responsibility to prove that the death was a result of the accident that caused the original injury.
Similar to a personal injury claim, this process involves your attorney proving there was a duty of care owed by the defendant, that the defendant breached that duty, that the breach caused the accident, and that the victim suffered injuries that led to their death. In these situations, the crux of establishing a wrongful death claim from an existing personal injury claim is proving that the victim died due to injuries sustained in the accident. Notably, the victim’s injuries, pain and suffering prior to death will be merged into the wrongful death claim as well.
Due to the delicate nature of catastrophic injury cases, a resulting death can be especially devastating for a family. Fortunately, Duckworth Injury Law will be there to support you and your family through this difficult time. Contact our attorney to begin building a case today.
The wrongful death of a loved one involves unique damages. Duckworth Injury Law will fight for all damages owed to your family under Missouri law
When someone loses their life due to the negligence of another, the victim’s family deserves to be compensated for all damages they are entitled to. In Missouri, the damages available to the family in a wrongful death case are outlined by statute. Missouri law states that the family members entitled to bring the claim may recover damages for funeral expenses and medical bills as well as the reasonable value of “consortium, companionship, comfort, instruction, guidance, counsel, training, and support” that was provided by the decedent to the family members. See RSMo. § 537.090. In other words, the family can recover funeral expenses, medical bills, the lost financial support provided by the decedent, and payment for the lost relationship with their loved one. While it’s often difficult for a jury to separate when awarding compensation, damages for a family’s grief and bereavement are technically not recoverable.
In cases where the decedent does not pass away immediately after the accident, the family may also recover any damages the decedent suffered from the time of the accident until their death (this often includes medical bills and pain and suffering experienced by the decedent).
To begin the process of filing a wrongful death claim in Missouri, contact Duckworth Injury Law. While not every accidental death may result in our attorney taking on your case, we are proud to offer free case reviews to help you understand your options. Even if we are not the firm for you, Duckworth Injury Law can connect you with an alternative attorney who will be willing to fight your claim. Learn what Duckworth Injury Law can do for your family.
What kind of compensation can the family of a victim of wrongful death receive?
- Medical Expenses Incurred Prior to Death
- Pain & Suffering of the Decedent Prior to Death
- Funeral & Burial Costs
- Lost Income & Benefits (Loss of Support)
- Loss of Companionship
- Loss of Guidance
- Loss of Consortium
- Loss of Comfort
- Loss of Instruction
- Loss of Counsel
- Loss of Training
- & More
EC Duckworth’s case results for wrongful death claims in Missouri
$973K
Wrongful Death Jury Verdict
$300K
Wrongful Death Settlement
Gentle with families. Steadfast in the courtroom. Duckworth Injury Law is your advocate in Missouri unlawful death claims
In addition to attorney EC Duckworth’s courtroom experience and winning record, he is a compassionate advocate for families facing the impossible. At Duckworth Injury Law, while we cannot fully understand your grief following the loss of a loved one, our firm can help ease your burden and provide much-needed compensation. Duckworth Injury Law will be your trusted partner in fighting a wrongful death claim, and attorney EC Duckworth would be honored to represent you and your family. Fight for your loved one with Duckworth Injury Law, Missouri’s wrongful death law firm.
Missouri’s wrongful death law firm
From Missouri’s largest cities to its most rural communities, Duckworth Injury Law is dedicated to taking on wrongful death claims and fighting for justice. Centrally located in Columbia, MO, we proudly represent families across the Show-Me State, ensuring they receive the legal support they deserve. When you need a skilled and compassionate attorney to be your advocate, trust Duckworth Injury Law to stand by your side every step of the way.
