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(314) 500-HURTChances of Winning a Wrongful Death Suit. Nothing can truly compensate you for the loss of a loved one, but receiving compensation in a wrongful death suit can alleviate the financial burden of losing them, and provide a sense of justice for you and your family. Your chances of winning a wrongful death suit depend on a lot of factors, one of the most important ones being the dedication, skill and experience of your attorney. If a loved one was taken too soon because of someone else’s negligence, call Burger Law at (314) 500-HURT or fill out our online form.
The amount of deaths caused by someone else’s negligence in the United States is staggering. Drunk driving kills 28 people per day, and an estimated 90,000 people die per year because of medical errors. Those numbers don’t even include other motor vehicle accidents, product liability cases, occupational exposure to hazardous substances or even deck collapses.
Your chances of winning your suit will depend on what you and your wrongful death attorney can prove in court. The
following four elements must be present:
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Your chances of winning depend on a lot of factors, one of which being how obvious the negligence was. If your loved one was killed by a drunk truck driver, you may even be able to get a settlement without going to court. In contrast, medical malpractice cases are notoriously difficult to win. The abilities of your wrongful death lawyer will also greatly increase your odds of winning a wrongful death suit. Burger Law has the experience and tenacity necessary to hold negligent people and corporations accountable and get you and your family the financial recovery
you deserve in this trying time.
A Burger Law wrongful death attorney will:
Wrongful death suits can also be brought in criminal cases. In 2020, Burger Law helped secure a $3 million judgment for the mother of a man murdered by Pam Hupp. In cases where the defendant is found not guilty in criminal court, a wrongful death lawyer may still be able to hold them financially responsible in civil court.
Burger Law is based in Chicago and St. Louis and serves bereaving families throughout Missouri and Illinois. We have dedicated our lives to seeking justice in the form of financial compensation for the injured and for families who lost a loved one. We review every case for free, and you don’t owe us anything until we get you the recovery you deserve. Call us today at (314) 500-HURT or contact us online.
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Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
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